The internet is having none of this ice cream-cotton candy 'burrito'

But what really is a burrito anyway?
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It's an objective fact that burritos are insanely delicious.

There are many delectable variations of the burrito and Canadian restaurant Sugar Sugar has put a sweet spin on the savory Mexican meal by turning it into a magical dessert.

Although ice cream and cotton candy are enjoyable treats in their own right, many are skeptical about joining the two together.

Despite the "ick" factor from some, the ice cream burrito does have its fans. As the Insider video demonstrated, people come from all over to get a taste.

The colorful ice cream wrapped in a soft cotton candy blanket is pretty nice to look at.

But in the end, the real problem with this "burrito" is the name itself. A Twitter user had to ask if ice cream wrapped in cotton candy is even a burrito and people have strong opinions about it.

The philosophical discussion about what truly makes a burrito is quickly cut short as Merriam-Webster defines the word very specifically.

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Though that doesn't mean this cotton candy ice cream mash-up couldn't be considered burrito-inspired.

The dessert is like the Lisa Frank of food; colorful, cute, and disturbing all at the same time.

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