Yes!! You can pause it anytime and the snacks don't cost an arm and a leg!

Two words…Corporate Greed

Remember when they were 25 cents. Damn, im old.

Say no more....

I pop into the Salvos (Salvation Army Store) for my work shirts. I'm a contractor and I do use boots, heavy duty shorts/trousers but my shirts get shabby real quick, so some $5 second hand ones are great.

This is really sad.... The ready made clothes are often not a very good quality and end up in waste belts all over the world.

I'll tip servers because I know the way the wage system works here for hospitality, but I am NOT tipping folks I know already earn a decent wage and often more than I make.

OP nailed it when saying buying actual food instead of so much fat, additives, salt and the rest.

Fast food had three things going for it: it was fast, it was cheap, and it was kind of tasty in a greasy/salty way. This was the trade off for it being very bad for you and making you feel sick later. Now, it’s slow, it’s expensive, and though it’s still kind of tasty, it’s just not tasty enough to offset the other major pain points.

as a European i never understand the american way of living with so many people that dont know how to cook oh, edit: and europeans complaining about the costs of things they can make themselfs like spaghetti sauce

This is semi right. There are somethings that are more expensive to cook instead of buy. Things like fruit cakes and muffins.

I haven't seen real wood furniture in years.

This is why when going out, research is good. Look at reviews, ask friends and colleagues. Not only can you have a very good meal for $100, but you can also learn about places that are affordable and and have a great meal for $30.

I won't give it up, but I've cut back.

The price increase in bars has been exponential compared with the cost of alcohol at the store.

My first semester at community college was $80 for up to 18 credits. The books were $300 for my classes. But, I was only making $3.35/hr and my share of the rent was $220 for a cockroach infested sh*thole. That was 86 in SoCal. I feel lucky to have grown up where and when I did.

More expensive than a cab ride in some places. They've become the thing they tried to destroy.

I don’t understand this obsession with Starbucks. They failed in Australia for a very good reason. It’s overpriced c**p.

People in hotels.

Food is cheaper now in real terms than 35 years ago before the budget supermarkets appeared.

I agree Wendy’s has gotten expensive but I can’t find a sit-down restaurant where you can get a burger, fries and a beer for less than a burger, fries and a drink at Wendy’s. The former would be at least $20 while the latter would be $12.

Weird enough our cinema started selling tickets for £5 after they were ~£13. Now the cinemas are much busier and as result they are selling a lot more popcorn and drinks. Probably taking more money than at higher price.

I don't know why these were downvoted. It's true. Good childcare is expensive because if you cheap out, you're not going to get someone well educated or trained. Who do you want to trust your child to? Until we start valuing the people who watch and teach our children, it will be hard to find good people to do those jobs. My daughter in law made more as a receptionist than she did as a teacher. That's sad.

$20 bucks a bag in Australia.

Just give up soda entirely. The sweeteners (incl. sugar) are all terribly bad for you, and the carbonation is bad for your teeth. Once you get used to it, unsweetened coffee and tea is delish and way cheaper.

i'm only living as long as I can afford it, then I'm shuffling off this mortal coil. i would not fair well over 60 and homeless.

You mean the stuff that used to cost five cents? Yikes, I'm old.

Much cheaper to make at home! A basic smoker is very affordable. Go to the grocery store and look for reduced for quick sale steaks. Slice them, marinate them or put on a rub, then pop them in the smoker. Store in airtight containers and it lasts quite a whie.

Especially when you have 2 teenagers in the house who'd live on the stuff if they could.

Are people so time short they can’t cut fruit? Then you also have the extra waste of a tray and cling wrap.

I hate gaming going all digital. Kills the secondhand market for cheaper games. Or to buy a game and have to maintain a paid online account to use it.

I remember when they switched from paper tickets for each ride to day passes with unlimited rides. I think it was $6.95/day pass. Disneyland had a disco called Videopolis that was only open 2 years, during the summers of 86 and 87. They offered a summer season pass for $40 one year and $60 the next. It was only good after 7pm. We would go like 6 nights a week to dance and pick up girls. Also, DISNEYLAND HAS A JAIL. I was arrested multiple times. My friends and I would get off of *It's A Small World* and sneak around on the catwalks as people rode underneath. We would walk through the employee/behind the scenes areas as a shortcut. (and SO much more) I don't know why they never thought to take my pass away. I was 17-18 and my apartment was only 5 miles away. I will stop now because I could write 10 pages on growing up next to Disneyland.

25 years ago we replaced all the house windows with Window World's vinyl design that had a lifetime warranty. Half of those windows seals leaked and we had to use the warranty a lot. Then the local Window World franchise was bought out and the new owner tried to charge us for warranty labor. We had to threaten him with legal action.

dead dinosaur juice

It's such a shame that humans can't grow their own finger nails.