OT: The Great Downsizing Rip-off!
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ranxerox666us
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Christopher Helms wrote:
Fast food hamburgers went down hill fast after they started irradiating the
meat. The burgers really tasted awful no matter where one went. In the
sixties I thought the beef from hamburger joints was very good. After the
sixties a slow decline until irradiating the food. Today the great
downsizing for hamburger joints are awful. Home cooking will be on the
rise.
Ice cream is also not sold by the half gallon anymore. That is were I
noticed the downsizing the most.
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Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)
Fast food hamburgers went down hill fast after they started irradiating the
meat. The burgers really tasted awful no matter where one went. In the
sixties I thought the beef from hamburger joints was very good. After the
sixties a slow decline until irradiating the food. Today the great
downsizing for hamburger joints are awful. Home cooking will be on the
rise.
Ice cream is also not sold by the half gallon anymore. That is were I
noticed the downsizing the most.
--
Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)
summer-night-dream
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On Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:51:30 -0600, Andy wrote:
The video concerning that is on my front page
The video concerning that is on my front page
In article , [email protected] says...
Funny, it seems the same size to me. Still takes two hands or the meat
and accoutrements fall out, just like they did to the guy I saw drop the
middle of his Whopper into an IBM 2741 in 1973.
Perhaps your first impression of the Whopper occured during one of the
two occasions when BK experimented with a 1/3 pound Whopper, once in the
'80s and again about 10 years ago.
Damn, all this discussion of the Whopper makes me want to go down to BK
and have one.
Funny, it seems the same size to me. Still takes two hands or the meat
and accoutrements fall out, just like they did to the guy I saw drop the
middle of his Whopper into an IBM 2741 in 1973.
Perhaps your first impression of the Whopper occured during one of the
two occasions when BK experimented with a 1/3 pound Whopper, once in the
'80s and again about 10 years ago.
Damn, all this discussion of the Whopper makes me want to go down to BK
and have one.
niraj007pant
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On Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:34:59 -0600, Andy wrote:
Yeah but yours is usually on your back and you wear it on purpose - ya
big goof.
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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
Yeah but yours is usually on your back and you wear it on purpose - ya
big goof.
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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
Re: [email protected]
Dave Smith wrote:
I nominate you to take a roll apart and count the sheets. ;-)
Dave Smith wrote:
I nominate you to take a roll apart and count the sheets. ;-)
help me im in need
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Re: [email protected]
Dave Smith wrote:
You've exposed the real key to TP value. Now let's take this TP discussion
to the ultimate level.
The proper way to determine value of TP would be by weight divide by number
of sheets or total square inches, not just number of sheets or total square
inches, yielding a universal value index. And there you have it, the latest
in consumer value calculations.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Consumer Toilet Paper Index
Administration, a federal agency empowered to enforce regulations requiring
every roll of TP to have an easily readable TPI informational panel.
MartyB
Dave Smith wrote:
You've exposed the real key to TP value. Now let's take this TP discussion
to the ultimate level.
The proper way to determine value of TP would be by weight divide by number
of sheets or total square inches, not just number of sheets or total square
inches, yielding a universal value index. And there you have it, the latest
in consumer value calculations.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Consumer Toilet Paper Index
Administration, a federal agency empowered to enforce regulations requiring
every roll of TP to have an easily readable TPI informational panel.
MartyB
In article
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Nancy2 wrote:
Funny this thread is still around?I just got back from the supermarket
with my Kraft mayo. $4 on sale for a quart. Once home, I was putting
it in the fridge and noticed something about "New Look, Same Great
Taste" or somesuch. Which made me wonder what else besides the shape of
the container was new. Sumbitch bastids!! It's labeled 30 FL oz; one
pint, 14 ounces. Dirty rats.
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Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
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Nancy2 wrote:
Funny this thread is still around?I just got back from the supermarket
with my Kraft mayo. $4 on sale for a quart. Once home, I was putting
it in the fridge and noticed something about "New Look, Same Great
Taste" or somesuch. Which made me wonder what else besides the shape of
the container was new. Sumbitch bastids!! It's labeled 30 FL oz; one
pint, 14 ounces. Dirty rats.
--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
Miss smiles alot (:
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sf wrote:
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The NRA logo raised/embroidered on the back of my denim jacket is quite
unmistakable.
I don't know if the NRA stills sells mine. http://alturl.com/w5o74
("target" not shown).
Andy
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The NRA logo raised/embroidered on the back of my denim jacket is quite
unmistakable.
I don't know if the NRA stills sells mine. http://alturl.com/w5o74
("target" not shown).
Andy
In article , "Jean B." wrote:
When Friskies reduced sizes from 6 oz. to 5.5 oz. a few years ago, I called
their "hotline" to complain.
I was told "it's only a half ounce".
I replied that my cat fills up from back to front and it's the front part that
meows.
At least they sent me a few coupons.
Art
When Friskies reduced sizes from 6 oz. to 5.5 oz. a few years ago, I called
their "hotline" to complain.
I was told "it's only a half ounce".
I replied that my cat fills up from back to front and it's the front part that
meows.
At least they sent me a few coupons.
Art
s7artan007
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Re: 3f003dd1-fc13-4e55-9872-b8685543a6ec@u24g2000prn.googlegroups.com
Thomas wrote:
Several brands have pulled this stunt. The last package of Charmin I bought
is noticeably shorter. You'd think the premium priced brands might do
better.
MartyB
Thomas wrote:
Several brands have pulled this stunt. The last package of Charmin I bought
is noticeably shorter. You'd think the premium priced brands might do
better.
MartyB
On 2/25/2011 9:02 AM, sf wrote:
The mainland seems to be crazy about Target, the reasons for which I
don't understand. They're building a Target in my sleepy little hometown
of Kailua which doesn't seem like a good fit but I'll have to see how it
all works when it opens in 2012 or so.
I went a Target in Washington state during Thanksgiving. The store was
OK and I got a can of Slime Jims and a thermo-shirt for $10 which was a
pretty good deal especially since I'm an idiot and never learned to
dress appropriately for cold weather. My guess is that when you add the
changes for shipping to the middle of nowhere, the prices won't be such
a deal. That's the breaks.
The mainland seems to be crazy about Target, the reasons for which I
don't understand. They're building a Target in my sleepy little hometown
of Kailua which doesn't seem like a good fit but I'll have to see how it
all works when it opens in 2012 or so.
I went a Target in Washington state during Thanksgiving. The store was
OK and I got a can of Slime Jims and a thermo-shirt for $10 which was a
pretty good deal especially since I'm an idiot and never learned to
dress appropriately for cold weather. My guess is that when you add the
changes for shipping to the middle of nowhere, the prices won't be such
a deal. That's the breaks.
beckyELLL.
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On 28/02/2011 12:16 PM, Arthur Shapiro wrote:
OK.... quick math.... it amounts to roughly 16% less cat food. I don't
suppose the price dropped 16%.
OK.... quick math.... it amounts to roughly 16% less cat food. I don't
suppose the price dropped 16%.
On Feb 25, 1:21?pm, Melba's Jammin'
wrote:
I see a lot of this. Salads in 14 oz containers instead of 16 oz. The
3 lb tub is now 2.75 lb. Several years ago, I noticed that the can of
tuna went from 6 oz to 5.5 oz. But that is better than most of the
brands that have vegetable protein in them.
Containers often stay the same size, just an ounce or two less
weight.
wrote:
I see a lot of this. Salads in 14 oz containers instead of 16 oz. The
3 lb tub is now 2.75 lb. Several years ago, I noticed that the can of
tuna went from 6 oz to 5.5 oz. But that is better than most of the
brands that have vegetable protein in them.
Containers often stay the same size, just an ounce or two less
weight.
[email protected] wrote:
One that hacks me off is cat food cans. If you feed a portion of
the can, and it changes, that portion may become slightly
illogical or hard to estimate.
Of course, changes in the sizes of cans and other containers
holding products that have been used in recipes also presents
problems.
--
Jean B.
One that hacks me off is cat food cans. If you feed a portion of
the can, and it changes, that portion may become slightly
illogical or hard to estimate.
Of course, changes in the sizes of cans and other containers
holding products that have been used in recipes also presents
problems.
--
Jean B.
chaychayolei
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In article , [email protected]
says...
I remember when I was a kid, there was a thing called a "Bakers Dozen",
of course that meant you got 13 cupcakes.. I wonder what we can call the
present corporate business model, you know, the one we have now where a
dozen is really 9 cupcakes? LOL!
says...
I remember when I was a kid, there was a thing called a "Bakers Dozen",
of course that meant you got 13 cupcakes.. I wonder what we can call the
present corporate business model, you know, the one we have now where a
dozen is really 9 cupcakes? LOL!
Azerkeruth
New member
On Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:24:30 -1000, dsi1 wrote:
Kailua? I've been there. Don't remember a town center, but I do
remember what should be million dollar plus houses now.
Well, she's decided that she can get her staples (like paper products)
there at the best price. It works for her area, I don't know how it
will work out over there for you. Good luck.
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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
Kailua? I've been there. Don't remember a town center, but I do
remember what should be million dollar plus houses now.
Well, she's decided that she can get her staples (like paper products)
there at the best price. It works for her area, I don't know how it
will work out over there for you. Good luck.
--
Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
In article ,
[email protected] says...
No, it went up 16% because they had to find a new can manufacturer
[email protected] says...
No, it went up 16% because they had to find a new can manufacturer
On Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:21:21 -0800 (PST), "[email protected]"
wrote:
Why are they downsizing at the grocery stores and upsizing in fast
food restaurants?
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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
wrote:
Why are they downsizing at the grocery stores and upsizing in fast
food restaurants?
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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
Goldwater J
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"sf" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Our Target here doesn't have a grocery store attached but they do sell some
groceries. They have the best price on cereals. Yes, Wal-Mart (and ours
doesn't have a grocery section either) also has good prices, but they seem
to sell only the small boxes. They also have really good prices on lunch
meats and cheeses. The selection is limited and you do have to be careful.
I will no longer buy lunch meat there unless I see them putting it in the
fridge. I bought some turkey there that turned green long before the pull
date. I've also seen iridescent ham in their fridge.
I buy my laundry soap there and often buy my cosmetics there. I buy some
paper products. They do have really good prices, but I do buy some of that
stuff at Costco for an even better price.
I buy some clothing there. Bought a wool jacket there last winter and I get
a lot of compliments on it.
But my favorite reason to go to Target is their popcorn! It's always very
fresh and you get just enough in the bag.
news:[email protected]...
Our Target here doesn't have a grocery store attached but they do sell some
groceries. They have the best price on cereals. Yes, Wal-Mart (and ours
doesn't have a grocery section either) also has good prices, but they seem
to sell only the small boxes. They also have really good prices on lunch
meats and cheeses. The selection is limited and you do have to be careful.
I will no longer buy lunch meat there unless I see them putting it in the
fridge. I bought some turkey there that turned green long before the pull
date. I've also seen iridescent ham in their fridge.
I buy my laundry soap there and often buy my cosmetics there. I buy some
paper products. They do have really good prices, but I do buy some of that
stuff at Costco for an even better price.
I buy some clothing there. Bought a wool jacket there last winter and I get
a lot of compliments on it.
But my favorite reason to go to Target is their popcorn! It's always very
fresh and you get just enough in the bag.