"Health code violations are IMMENSE!": Internet reacts as Mariah Carey's unbound hair and diamond ring steal attention in Thanksgiving cooking video

Mariah Carey's short Thanksgiving cooking clip is generating notable reactions from fans and enthusiasts online as netizens talk about a few unexpected details they could not ignore. The All I Want For Christmas Is You singer shared a behind-the-scenes video on her official Instagram page, captioning:

"My annual anointed greens!!! Happy Thanksgiving! 💕"

The reel showed the preparation of her annual homemade "anointed greens." This dish has become a Thanksgiving tradition in her home. The video showed Carey adding greens, seasonings, and more as she talked to the camera. Almost immediately after the video went live, netizens began pouring in their comments about her hairstyle and jewelry.

Viewers reacted to the singer's appearance while cooking as they pointed out her loose hair and butterfly diamond ring, which she wore over her gloves. One X user commented:

"The lack of a hair net and the lack of ingredient disclosure? Oh HENNY the health code violations are IMMENSE!!!"

Netizens' reactions to Mariah Carey's Thanksgiving cooking video

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share the viral clip, captioning:

"Mariah Carey shares video cooking for #Thanksgiving."

In the video, Mariah Carey was heard saying:

"Okay, we are making some green and I'm very excited about it because it's Thanksgiving. Woo! Can you put a little bit more? Well, I think we need to put a little bit more. All of it. Guess what's going on. Yes, I'm wearing gloves, okay? That's what I like. This is great, this thing. This is great. The next step is to have some shaved garlic and we're going to bronze it."

Mariah Carey continued:

"I am going to call it bronzing it. Almost done. Do you like my ring? Wait a second. On top of the rubber glove? This is going to go in the anointed greens package. I have hot pepper. What is that? Pepper flake. I hope nobody's watching this and taking my notes. I'm taking notes. Hot pepper. Pepper flake."

Netizens did not wait long before jumping into the comment section of the X post as they penned their thoughts about the video. Below are some of their reactions:

"This woman is like a Christmas vampire, stay is quiet throughout the year and then wakes up for Christmas season.", joked an X user.

"Cooking for Thanksgiving? Hope she’s not trying to hit those high notes while basting the turkey! That gobble better be good.", commented another.

"She is probably always the richest person around this time of the year every year 😂😂 she has a lot to be thankful for", stated a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Chefriah! Cookriah! Charitariah! But Queen, take that ring off, defeats the whole purpose of the gloves.", noted a netizen.

"She gave us diva moment, haute cuisine and elegance. Oh, Mariah the Thanksgiving Queen that you are.", praised another.

"putting all kinda ticks and lice in those greens with her hair but talking abt wearing gloves", commented a third.

Amid the Thanksgiving buzz, Mariah Carey is also set to return to the stage with her Christmastime in Las Vegas run. This will be followed by an international performance in 2026. The confirmed live dates and stops are as follows: