Pasquale Sciarappa, beloved internet chef known for his iconic catchphrase “Oh Yeah Baby!”, has entered the art world with a spicy twist—literally. Inspired by the infamous $6.2 million sale of a banana duct-taped to a canvas at Sotheby’s, Sciarappa crafted his own culinary masterpiece: a long hot Italian pepper taped to a white canvas.
The piece, aptly titled Oh Yeah Baby, features one of the show-stopping stars of his cooking videos, a long hot pepper, and is now up for auction on eBay. Starting with a tongue-in-cheek Facebook post earlier today, Sciarappa introduced his “masterpiece” to his audience, humorously captioned, “My Oh Yeah Baby masterpiece! Starting BID on eBay is $0.99 💰”
Within hours, the post went viral, garnering over 6,000 likes and hundreds of comments on Facebook, with fans celebrating the humor and creativity of the idea. Sciarappa’s son, Jeremy, later shared on X.com the backstory of how the artwork came to be:
“My dad called this morning and said he had an idea. He’s like, you see that banana that sold for $6 million? I’m like yeah. Then he says, okay mama (Italian pronunciation) is going to text you a picture. She sent me this picture, and me and my fiancée started dying of laughter.”
My dad called this morning and said he had an idea. He's like, you see that banana that sold for $6 million. I'm like yeah. Then he says, okay mama (Italian pronunciation) is going to text you a picture. She sent me this picture and me and my fiancée started dying of laughter. pic.twitter.com/HYg3D318Wt
— Jeremy (@jeremysciarappa) November 24, 2024
The Oh Yeah Baby canvas is currently attracting serious interest on eBay, with 28 bids and a top bid of $56 at the time of writing. The listing describes the art piece as follows:
You are bidding on Pasquale Sciarappa’s Oh Yeah Baby pepper on white canvas, secured by duct tape.
Pepper not edible. It should dry over time and remain intact. Feature this lovely art piece in your home and always remember the phrase Oh Yeah Baby!
Pasquale can sign the canvas upon request!
The Oh Yeah Baby canvas isn’t just a clever play on modern art—it features an actual Italian long hot pepper, a signature ingredient in many of Pasquale’s beloved recipes. While the eBay listing explicitly states that the pepper is not edible, enthusiasts with a green thumb might note that the seeds inside could technically be planted to grow your very own crop of spicy Italian peppers. Of course, removing the pepper would mean dismantling the art piece, but hey, art is subjective!
Additional details from the listing include a lighthearted note that the pepper is expected to dry over time, making it a lasting keepsake. For fans who want a personal touch, Pasquale is even offering to sign the canvas upon request. Whether as a statement art piece, a memento of humor, or a potential source of future pepper plants, Oh Yeah Baby has something for everyone.
Fans of Sciarappa’s humorous and heartfelt approach to cooking are rallying behind this unconventional entry into the art world. The auction is live, and the excitement is growing as bids climb higher.
Could this pepper be the next $6 million sensation? Only time—and the eBay bidding wars—will tell.
About Pasquale Sciarappa
Pasquale Sciarappa is an internet chef celebrated for his passion for Italian cuisine and vibrant personality. His cooking videos and recipes have earned him a loyal following, with fans drawn to his authenticity, humor, and love for family. His catchphrase “Oh Yeah Baby!” has become synonymous with his signature long hot peppers.
eBay Auction Link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/267074729984