The glamorous wife of a high-profile Australian Football League player has found herself at the centre of a social media firestorm after a seemingly innocuous complaint about a cafe menu spectacularly backfired.
'It's Avo Smash, Not Gold Leaf'
Taking to Instagram, the WAG—whose identity is being widely discussed online—shared a story that would soon make her the poster child for perceived privilege. Her crime? Lamenting the cost of a simple brunch staple.
"Since when did avocado smash become so expensive? $9.50?!" she reportedly posted, her disbelief at the price of mashed avocado on toast echoing through the digital ether.
A Salary That Puts It All In Perspective
The complaint, however, did not land as intended. Irate social media users were quick to pounce, and their retorts were brutal. The central piece of ammunition used against her: her husband's colossal AFL pay packet.
"Maybe check your husband's bank account before complaining about ten dollars," one user quipped, referencing the player's estimated $500,000-per-year contract.
Another pointedly asked, "Does she know how many avo smashes her bloke's salary could buy? Hint: it's more than 50,000."
The Court of Public Opinion Delivers Its Verdict
The online backlash was swift and merciless. Comments flooded in, branding the woman "entitled," "out of touch," and "completely detached from reality."
Many argued that her gripe highlighted a profound disconnect from the financial pressures facing ordinary Australians, for whom a $9.50 cafe item is a considered luxury amidst a severe cost-of-living crisis.
This public shaming serves as a stark reminder that in the age of social media, offhand complaints can quickly spiral into a PR nightmare, especially when one's lifestyle appears to contradict the grievance.
