The SpaghettiOs Pearl Harbor Tweet refers to a controversial social media post from December 7, 2013, where the brand's mascot—a smiling noodle—was depicted holding an American flag to commemorate the anniversary of the attack. The post was immediately met with backlash and ridicule for its perceived insensitivity and bizarre juxtaposition of a cartoon food mascot with a national tragedy. It has since become a legendary example of corporate tone-deafness and 'Brand Twitter' gone wrong. Users often reference the image to mock brands that try too hard to be relevant during somber events or to highlight the absurdity of modern social media marketing.