A North Carolina mother-of-three, known on TikTok as @boymomx3_b, faced significant backlash after sharing a video of her massive grocery haul, which included an overwhelming quantity of processed foods and very little fresh produce. The 37-year-old, who works full-time, explained that the substantial food purchase was intended to feed her three sons and her parents, who have recently moved in with her.

The viral video showcased a staggering array of items, highlighting a diet heavily reliant on convenience foods. Among the most criticized purchases were 32 frozen pizzas, 14 large blocks of various cheeses, nine big bottles of sugary fizzy drinks, and five large bags of frozen fries. Additionally, the haul included two large boxes of mini brownies, a huge pack of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, a big box of Oatmeal Cream Pies, cereal bars, and several packs of Oreos. In stark contrast, the fresh produce section of her cart contained only two cucumbers, one head of lettuce, grapes, some bananas, and a huge watermelon. The mother proudly stated, "We took all they had," referring to clearing the frozen pizza aisle.

After visiting four different stores to gather all the groceries, the mother revealed the grand total of her shopping trip: $476.68. She noted this was slightly less than her previous trip, despite leaving some items off the list. Her caption, "Why do groceries have to cost so much," aimed to express her own shock at the bill.

However, TikTok viewers were less concerned with the cost and more horrified by the 'diabetes-inducing' nature of the diet implied by her purchases. The video, which amassed over 5 million views, sparked thousands of comments criticizing the imbalance of her grocery choices. Users pointed out the stark disparity between the numerous sugary drinks and processed items compared to the minimal fresh fruits and vegetables. Comments ranged from "NINEEEE bottles of soda THIRTY TWOO pizzas and like two cucumbers is wild" to "Diabetes is around the corner" and "You bought more bottles of dr pepper than you did vegetables." In response to the wave of criticism, the mother offered a simple, defiant message: "Don’t watch then."