I don’t think you’re “bullshitting”, but the fact of the matter is prices simply aren’t the same everywhere.
For example, the Taco Supreme for you in Portland, OR is $2.89. For me, it’s $3.09.
Not to mention, Oregon has 0% sales tax. Where I live, it’s 7.750%. So, for you, $28 buys 9.7 Taco Supremes. For me, after tax is deducted from a $28 total, that leaves me with $25.83, which buys approximately 8.4 Taco Supremes.
Again, the basis for this example is you’re VERY hungry. Like, you haven’t eaten all day because work/life was too chaotic.
Then, there’s shrinkflation to consider. The menu says you’re supposed to get 190 calories from each Taco Supreme, but are you? Is the franchise owner making good on that advertisement? Many claim they are not.
Oh, and 190 calories multiplied by 8.4 Taco Supremes is 1,596 calories, in case anyone was curious. Yeah, there are combos and value items to help you get the most for your money, but the subject of the meme implies that it’s been a hard day and he’s probably not looking to do any careful economic consideration or accounting calculations at the drive thru. And if Doritos Locos Taco Supremes are the only thing that will ease his aching soul, go ahead and add an extra $1 for cheesy dust to the unit price. Of course, that’s completely on him, but you can see how easy it is for some to stumble into such up-charging pitfalls.
Now, consider places like San Francisco (8.625% sales tax) or New York City (8.875% sales tax)!
I don’t think you’re “bullshitting”, but the fact of the matter is prices simply aren’t the same everywhere.
For example, the Taco Supreme for you in Portland, OR is $2.89. For me, it’s $3.09.
Not to mention, Oregon has 0% sales tax. Where I live, it’s 7.750%. So, for you, $28 buys 9.7 Taco Supremes. For me, after tax is deducted from a $28 total, that leaves me with $25.83, which buys approximately 8.4 Taco Supremes.
Again, the basis for this example is you’re VERY hungry. Like, you haven’t eaten all day because work/life was too chaotic.
Then, there’s shrinkflation to consider. The menu says you’re supposed to get 190 calories from each Taco Supreme, but are you? Is the franchise owner making good on that advertisement? Many claim they are not.
Oh, and 190 calories multiplied by 8.4 Taco Supremes is 1,596 calories, in case anyone was curious. Yeah, there are combos and value items to help you get the most for your money, but the subject of the meme implies that it’s been a hard day and he’s probably not looking to do any careful economic consideration or accounting calculations at the drive thru. And if Doritos Locos Taco Supremes are the only thing that will ease his aching soul, go ahead and add an extra $1 for cheesy dust to the unit price. Of course, that’s completely on him, but you can see how easy it is for some to stumble into such up-charging pitfalls.
Now, consider places like San Francisco (8.625% sales tax) or New York City (8.875% sales tax)!