Here's why people are freaking out over that garlic bread meme

Here's why garlic bread memes are taking over the internet.

A meme posted on Facebook in early June has kicked off a firestorm of controversy, with many calling the meme, which features garlic bread, transphobic.

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Those offended have responded with their own meme, featuring banana bread.

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