So, we were shopping in the Wal*marts and we sort of keep an eye out for things that look strange. You might recall that it’s especially annoying to Lloyd when multi-packs of things cost more than they cost singly.
The last time we were shopping he took this picture:
I believe the quote was, “Yeah, that’s how much a 2-liter bottle of Pepsi used to cost… in prison.”
Why call it the Wal*marts? Because it’s like the Borg. Sooner or later, you WILL be assimilated.
I never took note of multi-packs costing more until you guys started pointing it out. I believe The Wal*marts logic is more prevalent then we know.
I was in a restaurant the other day…& it was cheaper to get a bowl of soup & a salad as separate items then it was to get the Two-Fer. I felt like an old fuddy-duddy asking about it…but really, shouldn’t they be the embarrassed ones. The waitress just said, ‘Huh, I never noticed that before. I guess it’s because you get less with the combo.’ I said, ‘But shouldn’t that be all the more reason why the 2-fer should be less.’ She just shrugged & walked away. Ahhhh…..I’m becoming one of those pesty elderly people?
Cup of Soup: $4.75
Bowl of Soup: 5.95
House Salad: 5.99
Two-Fer: (listed on another page)
With cup of soup: $11.99
with bowl of soup: 12.99
Peggy, you are wicked smart! I’m going to start checking out the combo meals, too.
That’s like those infomercials:
How much would you pay for this juicer? $40,000? $4,000? $400? No! It’s just $200! But wait! If you order now, we’ll sell it to you for $20! That’s a $40,000 value for just $20! Order now, and we’ll send you TWO!
It’s best when you yell that whole thing using an Australian accent!
Have I mentioned that I LOVE informercials???? I LOVE being the sucker!! I have never, ever bought anything from one, but I LOVE feeling their all-consuming power over me – “Y’know, I really could use a pair of jeans that are actually pajamas!” – then Lloyd changes the channel and I breathe again.
It is my secret desire to be the person on the infomercial that is so amazed at how awesome the product is. “Mmm… I have NEVER tasted ANYTHING like this carrot juice before! I would betray my country for another glass of this!”
Now that is funny stuff. 😀