This is a perfect example of what makes Italian gatekeeping so infuriating
https://www.reddit.com/r/ItalianFood/s/vwJhZaZZQo
In short, op is called out for not using the “correct” Italian word for his breakfast. He use “donut” and “croissant” instead of the Italian words for those exact things. “If you’re going to teach about Italian culture, do it correctly.”
To an extent I agree. Part of spreading a new culture is teaching about it “correctly.” I can’t just bring naan bread and sliced hot dogs to a remote aboriginal tribe and show them the makings of a burrito. HOWEVER, calling something that is clearly an Italian donut a “donut” is just that person making their culture relevant and understandable to more people.