JJ Watt has one question for Chipotle: Where’s the meat?
In a frustrated tweet, the giant defensive end for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals told the Mexican food chain today, “Burritos are getting smaller. It’s about time we open a dialogue about it. We want big burritos back.”
Burritos are getting smaller…
It is high time we started a dialogue about this.
We want big burritos back.@ChipotleTweets #ThisIsSupposedlyDoubleMeat#BurritoJustice#Still hungry#NotAnAd#QuiteTheOppositeActually pic.twitter.com/DCQuhiMyOZ
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 11, 2022
Watt included a photo of a Chipotle burrito dwarfed by his huge hands—hardly a satisfying meal for a 6’8, 288-pound man.
In response to Watt, an angry tweeter even pulled out a ruler to prove the point.
The same. Probably double chicken. This is from two months ago but I was so shocked I had to grab the ruler… it was mostly tortilla! pic.twitter.com/bAMgYFaz98
— Used Cardboard (@used_cardboard) December 11, 2022
Return of #burritogate
The Pro Bowl player’s complaint was nothing new. Business Insider broke the story last year that customers across the country were voicing their opinions displeasure on social media that Chipotle skimped on their burritos.
At the time, Chipotle blamed the problem on custom orders, not portion size.
“Chipotle diners have the option to fully customize their meal in restaurants by speaking their preferred portions, or by digitally selecting extra, light, regular or separate when choosing from the real ingredients list,” Chief Corporate said. Affairs Officer Laurie Schalow in a statement. “We are not experiencing any shortages in the supply chain, and Chipotle receives high praise for the incredible value its entrees offer with responsibly sourced ingredients that are sliced or grilled fresh daily.”
But this argument hasn’t stopped customers from fighting Chipotle for what they consider their shrinking tortilla treat.
At press time, Watt’s tweet had more than 58,000 likes, with many sending photos of their burrito’s diminutive stature.
I understand you. pic.twitter.com/wDHDWMFlsz
— Cautiously optimistic Houston sports fan (@swaggypsays) December 13, 2022
Many hope that a big star like JJ Watt joining the cause will bring back the plus-size burrito. But Chipotle has yet to respond.
