In a video with over 4 million views, TikToker ZekoRgv ( @zekomode.98) picks up a 12-pack of Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup. The viral TikTok sound, “Oh my God. My Shayla,” plays in the background.

While some viewers blamed inflation, or the rising cost of goods due to the economy and production costs, others argued that ...