Star Pulse reported that Will Ferrell Nearly Killed Campaign co-Star Zach Galfianakis with Nut Prank while on the set of the movie Campaign. Apparently, Zach is allergic to walnuts and as a joke Will had walnut placed in his food?!? It wasn’t so funny and thankfully EMTs were on site and all ended well.
I am a huge Will Ferrell fan and it is clear to me that he lacked valid information about food allergies. Killing a colleague is usually low on one’s list of things to do that day.
Even more interesting was that catering personnel assisted Will and also lacked knowledge. Clearly, the food industry nationwide is addressing how to manage customers with food allergies, but I wonder about how we can reach private catering businesses? The National Restaurant Association offers many educational resources including this slide show entitled, Food Allergies are Nothing to Sneeze At.
Also, check out my Travel and Eating Out with Food Allergy Page..at the bottom of the page I have links for food Service Professionals to training videos, programs and consultation. Maybe the answer is a simple grassroots solutions of individuals offering resources and information to restaurants and caterers?
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One of the hardest things I find about managing both life threatening food allergies and asthma is talking to others. I hate to be the one that might be perceived as demanding, pushing or for asking too much. What I now know, fourteen years later, is that honest, clear information presented with kindness works!..
apparently, Ferrell made the comment about the nut prank while touting his new show on a media tour. i agree that this sets a dangerous & bad precedent -especially after the incidents in schools during the last school year. can FAAN & AAPE meet with Ferrell and/or his reps? having a PSA or viral video about the dangers of this type of prank might help resolve any damage that has taken place.
Great suggestion Judie! Next step..how to find his publicist?
He was supposedly joking, and it didn’t really happen. People who saw the Jon Stewart interview are saying no one who watched it would think he was serious. Still in very poor taste to joke about though, and gives other idiots stupid ideas.
you may find luck contacting Ferrell’s agent or studio rep at the numbers below:
Gary Sanchez Productions
729 Seward St.
Los Angeles , CA 90038
Phone: (323) 465-4600
Wow, so even if it was a joke, news agencies picked it up as reality?? What a crazy world. Nevertheless, education still remains king.
Charlene posted this on Facebook to help clear up the joke..http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Jon-Stewart-Gets-Called-Out-By-Zach-Galifianakis-Ferrell-Jon-Hamm-Daily-Show-45095.html
Thanks Charlene!!!