Online debate grows over what a bread roll should be called

Opinionated social media users are debating as to whether a bread roll should be called a barm, bun, cob, butty, or even muffin with some people even going as far as bullying others or losing their friends over the name of a bread roll despite the packaging saying bread rolls.

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Most people, even the most opinionated, are having a sensible and calm discussion about what they think bread rolls should be called; however, some social media users are facing harassment, cyberbullying, and serious threats over the name of a bread roll. The bullying has been criticised by even the most opinionated arguers as "childish".

People's opinions on what bread rolls should be called vary depending on which part of the country you live in; for example, northerners tend to prefer the term "cobs", while Londoners tend to prefer the term bread rolls, according to the Coulton's Bread Limited website.

Regardless of social media users' opinions, bread rolls are officially called bread rolls, and many people don't understand why people argue and fight over the name of a bread roll.

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