This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3
— David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023
The only problem is that this meal only costs $17, and the restaurant fired back by pointing out the pricey booze that Brooks ordered, which was "two doubles" of whiskey, costing between $28 and $29.
From Fox News:
However, the restaurant 1911 Smoke House Barbeque pushed back on Brooks' post on Facebook Thursday.
"Looks like someone was knocking back some serious drinks - Bar tab was almost 80% and he's complaining about the cost of his meal," it wrote. "Keep drinking buddy - we get paid off everything."
Brook's post went viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, receiving more than 20 million views in under 24 hours. Many who commented on the post mocked the New York Times columnist.
Co-host of "Breaking Points" Saagar Enjeti said, "Brooks inadvertently proving an important point. If you stop drinking alcohol you can save yourself a lot money!"
Conservative author Carmine Sabia asked, "Alexa, what is an elitist?"
"You voted for Biden. Chow down," conservative actor Nick Searcy wrote.
Author Joyce Carol Oates also mocked Brooks, posting, "(bar bill: $66. food bill: $12. tip: $0 N Y Times expense account)."
Restaurant owner Maukrice Hallett told the New York Post they will probably name a special after Brooks.
"It’ll be a cheeseburger and a double whiskey," Hallett said.
Seriously, Brooks, put down the pricey whiskey and sober up for a second before you try to post junk like this online.
You are by no means an "everyman," and people like you pretending to do so are just cringeworthy.
