NYT Columnist Apologizes for Viral Tweet Complaining About $78 Airport Meal

NYT columnist David Brooks says he shared the Newark Airport bill tweet as a joke and was "stupid" to post it.
Brooks' tweet complaining about a $78 airport meal sparked backlash, with many calling him out of touch.
The tweet received over 36 million views and inspired mocking memes and versions.
Author Joyce Carol Oates was among those piling on, with jokes about her cat's food costing too much.
The restaurant owner said Brooks would've had to drink two doubles to reach the $78 bill he claimed.

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