US EditionNYT Columnist David Brooks on His ‘Insensitive’ Airport Food Tweet: ‘I Screwed Up’
- David Brooks expressed frustration with the high cost of a meal at Newark Airport, stating that it reflects a negative perception of the American economy.
- Twitter users mocked Brooks' tweet, questioning the relevance of dining out at airports and criticizing his presumed expenditure on whiskey. This led to a ratio in comments on the tweet.
- The backlash against Brooks' tweet highlights the divide between perceptions of economy and personal spending choices, as well as the volatile nature of social media discussions.
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A NYT columnist was mocked by a Newark airport restaurant after complaining about his $78 meal
Columnist David Brooks was roasted by a Newark Airport restaurant for complaining about his $78 bill.William Plowman/NBC, Julio Cortez/AP A New York Times columnist went viral for complaining about his $78 bill at a Newark airport restaurant. The restaurant clapped back by saying the cost of David Brooks' meal was "80%" due to his bar tab. It has since introduced a special of burger, fries, and a double shot of whiskey, poking fun at Brooks. A…
‘I Screwed Up’: David Brooks Addresses Airport Tweet That Got Him Roasted Into Oblivion
New York Times columnist David Brooks finally addressed the now-infamous tweet that made him the main character on Twitter/X for a couple of days this week. On Wednesday night, Brooks tweeted a photo of his meal at Newark Liberty International Airport. It showed a burger, fries, and a glass of what appeared to be brown liquor. “This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport,” he wrote. “This is why Americans think the economy is terrible.” Brooks,…
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