Let them eat cake

Cultural  

1. A saying that shows insensitivity to or incomprehension of the realities of life for the unfortunate. Rousseau, in his Confessions, tells of a great princess who, on being informed that the country people had no bread, replied, “Let them eat cake.” This statement is often, and incorrectly, attributed to Marie Antoinette.

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Example Sentences

Jackie sees herself as a modern-day Marie Antoinette, but instead of saying “Let them eat cake” she has her driver bring back enough McDonald’s to feed an entire film crew.

From Los Angeles Times

In the wake of the strikes and in the midst of so many layoffs, including at Netflix, “Bridgerton’s” media blitz could be perceived as a bit out of tune in a “Let them eat cake” kind of way.

From Los Angeles Times

News before the event, posted a TikTok video of herself wearing a lavish 18th-century-style floral gown and headdress with audio from Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film “Marie Antoinette,” in which Kirsten Dunst proclaims, “Let them eat cake!”

From New York Times

Let them eat cake – and oysters, and chocolate, and chili peppers – this holiday season with gifts for those who appreciate fine food and drink.

From Seattle Times

“Who uttered the phrase ‘Let them eat cake’?”

From New York Times