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Mom Orders Pizza During Flight Delay, Sparks Debate

2/27/2026

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Ali Van De Graaff, an Oregon mother, ordered pizzas to Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport during a flight delay.
The video has over 13 million views.
Supporters praised the decision as genius.
Critics labeled the move rude.
Van De Graaff defended the choice, citing high airport costs, including an $80 pizza on return, and noting that pizza smells are less offensive than hard-boiled eggs.

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Story summary

Ali Van De Graaff, an Oregon mother, ordered pizzas to Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport during a flight delay.
The video has over 13 million views.
Supporters praised the decision as genius.
Critics labeled the move rude.
Van De Graaff defended the choice, citing high airport costs, including an $80 pizza on return, and noting that pizza smells are less offensive than hard-boiled eggs.