Google Scientist Slams United Airlines Meal: "Bowl of Sadness" Goes Viral

• Peyman Milanfar, a Google scientist, criticized a first-class meal on a United Airlines flight via a viral X post.
• He described the meal as a "bowl of sadness," featuring "3D-printed mystery meat," "cafeteria cheese cubes," and a whole tomato needing a "chainsaw to cut."
• The post, shared on January 4, 2026, garnered over 13 million views, sparking widespread debate on airline food quality.
• United Airlines publicly apologized to Milanfar, stating the experience did not meet their standards.
• Milanfar proposed United refund his ticket to donate to @WCKitchen, involving @chefjoseandres, turning the "culinary disaster into a humanitarian win."

Why It Matters: Google scientist's viral post on X exposes poor airline food, prompting United's apology and a unique humanitarian proposal.