Someone Posted Their Supposed $78 Meal At Newark Airport, And Just Like That, A Meme Was Born
Yeah, airports are expensive but not *that* expensive.
Another day, another meme.
This one was started by moderate/conservative columnist David Brooks, who posted a supposed $78 meal at Newark Airport with the caption, "This is why Americans think the economy is terrible."
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
People on X quickly pointed out that the burger and fries cost about $17...not $78, therefore kinda ruining the whole "This is why Americans think the economy is terrible" thing.
One can assume, it cost that much because alcohol at the airport is notoriously expensive.
Still, a meme was born.
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. https://t.co/lmscJwNpaZ pic.twitter.com/PM4q9dzmyL
— Jess Piper (@piper4missouri) September 21, 2023
People were jokingly posting their own "airport meals."
This cost me $22 at Reagan airport. THANKS JOE BIDEN! pic.twitter.com/i5ibEdU4cZ
— 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖_𝔻𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕖 (@SundaeDivine) September 21, 2023
And here are some of the most memorable...
This meal just cost me $78 at the Newark airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/bQVURUDYRD
— tubby (@cigsaremedicine) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/f3eYCaqR7o
— Max Granger (@_maxgranger) September 21, 2023
“This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible.” pic.twitter.com/nTydm7pYrT
— Just Peachy (@PeachyInNJ) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/difCa6GTdU
— Rebecca Rincon would rather see you on BlueSky (@RebeccaARincon) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/t5tZbbcHB5
— 𖡷 Tu𝕏🏴🚩𓈝 @tux@hachyderm.io (@NuclearTux) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/Rbb5Ev2Wtq
— 2tacopequeño🌮🌮 (@2tacopequeno) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at the Newark Airport and this is why the Americsn people think Biden sucks pic.twitter.com/iwf4utXHUl
— The Beloved Debs (@McDebida) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/69Au7WKweC
— Liam Fennessy (@LiamFennessy_) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/7QXECYGAbY
— Hebrew Nonsense (@hebrewnonsense) September 21, 2023
This meal cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. https://t.co/AqAUSShg5Q
— JP (@jpbrammer) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/meadK5bO8K
— Brian Kosh (@BrianKosh) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/alFJ1CYtTh
— Fetter-Man: The Real Clone Saga (@RageofBaltimore) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/zAYaPVCgzR
— nick ✩ (@cuttothefeelin) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/aG4QACMN9l
— Nude Eel #fella #NAFO ☮️🇺🇦 🟦 (@NewddeE) September 21, 2023
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/VYi1lWU96e
— loser (@meaghannn) September 21, 2023
this meal just cost me 78 dollars at the newark airport. this is why americans think the economy is terrible. #thanksbrandon
— Travis is @travis.social on Bluesky (@NotTravisNewman) September 21, 2023
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And last but not least...
This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/LiQsWoGcCu
— helle woods (@cudawudapica) September 21, 2023