NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport

A tweet by David Brooks, a conservative commentator who writes for the New York Times, complaining about the price of a meal at Newark Airport has gone viral, with some questioning its authenticity.

David Brooks went viral for complaining about his alleged $78 meal at Newark Airport.
Photo Credit: *Jay Godwin/Wikimedia Commons*

Sam Barron

09/21/2023 1:50 p.m.

Brooks lamented that his burger, fries and alcohol combo cost $78 in a post on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) that has been viewed almost 15 million times.

"This is why Americans think the economy is terrible," Brooks wrote in the post with a photo of the food.

But did it really cost $78? According to internet sleuths, a burger and fries at Smokehouse in Terminal A, where Brooks dined, tops out at $18.00.

Brooks' post was quickly ratioed with X platform users mocking the context (do people really eat out at airports?), and wondering why Brooks presumably spent so much on whiskey.

Brooks has not tweeted since (hopefully) enjoying his (possibly) expensive meal.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights and receive free news updates.