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NBC News trolled for headline about ‘historically affordable’ Thanksgiving costs: ‘That’s bullshit—-‘


NBC News trolled for headline about ‘historically affordable’ Thanksgiving costs: ‘That’s bullshit—-‘

An NBC News article pointing out that the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is historically low, allowing a 10-person gathering to feed themselves for less than $60, was criticized this week by conservatives in deleted from social media.

“You may not know it by looking at sticker prices on grocery shelves, but Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper than it has been in years.” NBC News wrote citing data from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

“The cost of this year’s holiday feast – an estimated $58.08 for a 10-person gathering, or $5.81 per person – has fallen 5% since last year, the lowest level since 2021.”

The headline of the article read, “Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year.”

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Family holding hands at Thanksgiving dinner table

Family holding hands at Thanksgiving dinner table. (iStock)

Conservatives on social media were quick to criticize the reporting and the suggestion that Americans will see relief from inflation at Thanksgiving dinner this year.

“I just bought a single turkey for $85,” said Grabien founder Tom Elliot Posted on X

“It costs $60 for a family of four to eat at McDonalds,” says author John LeFevre Posted on X. “But NBC News would have you believe that Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is $58 — the cheapest in 40 years.”

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Above shot of a festive table setting with roast turkey and meal with family celebrating Thanksgiving.

Festive table setting with roasted turkey and side dishes for family celebrating Thanksgiving. (iStock)

“Nobody who buys groceries believes that,” says conservative radio host and commentator Dana Loesch Posted on X

“If anyone can pay $58.08 for everything needed for Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people, I want to see a photo of all your food,” said journalist Jennifer Van Laar Posted on X

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Family member serves Thanksgiving cake to her family at the dinner table.

A family member serves Thanksgiving pie at dinner. (iStock)

“This is of course nonsense,” said lawyer Harmeet Dhillon Posted on X. “Keep going.”

“What do they eat?” Breitbart News reporter Elizabeth Weibel posted on

The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.2% in October and 2.3% year-on-year, and inflation rose slightly in October as prices remained stubbornly high for consumers.

Food prices rose 0.2% on a monthly basis in October and 2.1% year-on-year. Eating out grew 3.8% annually, while eating at home only increased 1.1%. The largest food price increase was for eggs: in October prices rose 30.4% year-on-year, although they fell 6.5% from September.

Eric Revell of Fox News Digital contributed to this report

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