The iconic "Clueless" star, Alicia Silverstone, has sparked a wave of concern among her avid fans on social media platforms, as her latest video left them worried about her wellbeing. In the clip, the actress shares a moment where she encounters a mysterious fruit or vegetable during a leisurely stroll in England, captioning her discovery with a quizzical "What the heck is this!? I’m in England and can’t figure it out."
Silverstone, with a touch of playfulness, addresses her TikTok audience, saying, "OK, I've stumbled upon something that's got me stumped, and I need your detective skills. I took a bite out of pure curiosity since it was just lying there on the pavement. We were debating if it was a tomato, but clearly, it's not – just look at those leaves!" She pans the camera to showcase the plant, her curiosity turning to caution as she takes another tentative bite, remarking, "I don't think you're meant to indulge in this," the inside reminiscent of a pepper, leaving her audience intrigued and alarmed.
Her followers, both on Instagram and TikTok, sprang into action, swiftly identifying the potential danger. "Alert! That's a Jerusalem Cherry, and it's toxic! I hope you're okay, considering it's night in England now, but this video is from daylight hours," a concerned TikTok user exclaimed. Others,焦急万分， begged for reassurance: "Alicia, please give us an update! Are you safe and sound??" Another chimed in, "With dawn breaking in England, could we please have a quick 'I'm fine' message?"
While some expressed genuine concern for Silverstone's health, others couldn't help but ponder the audacity of consuming an unidentified plant from the wild. "Chowing down on random bush fare without a clue? That's a level of fearlessness I can only dream of," a TikTok user commented. Another added, "More importantly, why would you snack on something random from someone's garden?"
According to experts at the Queensland Poisons Information Centre, the Jerusalem Cherry poses a serious threat, with all parts being toxic, particularly the unripe fruits. Symptoms like fever, profuse sweating, vomiting, abdominal pain, headaches, and an elevated heart rate can manifest, often delayed for hours and lingering for days.
The Northern New England Poison Center describes the plant with its glossy blue-green foliage and cherry tomato-like fruits, further fueling the urgency for Silverstone's well-being. As the hours ticked by since the video's upload, with over 24 hours passing, fans anxiously awaited any sign of the actress's condition, but Silverstone remained tight-lipped, leaving her devoted following to speculate and pray for her safety.
