Anyone who’s watched Seinfeld knows about the knife-and-fork controversy vis-à-vis candy bars, but what about pizza?

Though traditionally eaten with your hands, the universally beloved food is indeed a bit messy. For some, that’s part of the fun, but at times it can be a bit much — when the slice is especially big and/or greasy, for instance. Even if you’re inclined to go with utensils, however, you may find yourself holding back for fear of being mocked. Perhaps it’s time for the knife-and-fork faithful to rise out of the shadows and declare their enthusiasm not with meekness but with pride.