Internet divided after shopper's bizarre produce aisle act
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We’re all looking for ways to save a bit of money on our grocery bills these days, and shoppers everywhere are always coming up with creative ways to do that.
One woman went viral on TikTok for a peculiar method she adopted when buying broccoli to reduce the cost of her grocery bill.
A lot of us are reasonably thrifty. Sure, we may splurge on luxury items now and then, but when it comes to groceries, strict budgeting is key to getting more value out of our trolleys.
For some resourceful shoppers, it means going the extra mile to save a few extra cents – even if this could be seen as controversial. This was recently highlighted by Meia Carter, a 41-year-old woman, who shared a video of her thrifty grocery habit.
In a now-viral clip, Meia can be seen snapping off the stalks of her broccoli (while inside the store) and tossing it back into the pile, to reduce the cost of the produce once weighed at the checkout counter.
‘I’m not paying for these [stems] so I just pull them off and throw them away,’ she said. The footage shows Meia holding a plastic bag filled with only broccoli florets because she doesn’t want to pay extra for the stalks, and vegetables are charged by weight.
While this method of cutting costs is nothing new, the video sparked a debate on whether the breaking of the stalks is ‘ethical’. Some even believe the act can be considered as ‘theft’.
‘I’m only going to pay for what I am going to eat,’ Meia shared.
In another video, Meia said she simply cuts the stalks off with a pocket knife she carries on her. ‘I just leave the stalks in the store, I don’t need [them]. Y’all can have it,’ she said.
Her clip has garnered more than 6.4 million times – with many divided over her simple money-saving method.
‘I feel this!’ Commented one.
While another said that their grocery sells by the bunch, not per kilo. To which Meia replied: ‘Ours does both. When it’s by the kilo I rip off what I’m not eating.’
Others said they loved the stalks more than the florets, and even gave cooking tips.
‘Hey funny thing, the stalk is actually healthier than the top. I peel it and cook it with the rest, it’s kind of like an artichoke with butter,’ wrote one.
‘The stems are fantastic sautéed in sesame oil,’ said another.
While some were not impressed by her behaviour.
‘Do you peel the bananas too?’ Asked one.
Another shared that what Meia did was ‘theft by deception’.
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One woman went viral on TikTok for a peculiar method she adopted when buying broccoli to reduce the cost of her grocery bill.
A lot of us are reasonably thrifty. Sure, we may splurge on luxury items now and then, but when it comes to groceries, strict budgeting is key to getting more value out of our trolleys.
For some resourceful shoppers, it means going the extra mile to save a few extra cents – even if this could be seen as controversial. This was recently highlighted by Meia Carter, a 41-year-old woman, who shared a video of her thrifty grocery habit.
In a now-viral clip, Meia can be seen snapping off the stalks of her broccoli (while inside the store) and tossing it back into the pile, to reduce the cost of the produce once weighed at the checkout counter.
‘I’m not paying for these [stems] so I just pull them off and throw them away,’ she said. The footage shows Meia holding a plastic bag filled with only broccoli florets because she doesn’t want to pay extra for the stalks, and vegetables are charged by weight.
While this method of cutting costs is nothing new, the video sparked a debate on whether the breaking of the stalks is ‘ethical’. Some even believe the act can be considered as ‘theft’.
‘I’m only going to pay for what I am going to eat,’ Meia shared.
In another video, Meia said she simply cuts the stalks off with a pocket knife she carries on her. ‘I just leave the stalks in the store, I don’t need [them]. Y’all can have it,’ she said.
Her clip has garnered more than 6.4 million times – with many divided over her simple money-saving method.
‘I feel this!’ Commented one.
While another said that their grocery sells by the bunch, not per kilo. To which Meia replied: ‘Ours does both. When it’s by the kilo I rip off what I’m not eating.’
Others said they loved the stalks more than the florets, and even gave cooking tips.
‘Hey funny thing, the stalk is actually healthier than the top. I peel it and cook it with the rest, it’s kind of like an artichoke with butter,’ wrote one.
‘The stems are fantastic sautéed in sesame oil,’ said another.
While some were not impressed by her behaviour.
‘Do you peel the bananas too?’ Asked one.
Another shared that what Meia did was ‘theft by deception’.
Key Takeaways
- Meia Carter’s broccoli ‘hack’ gained online attention after sharing it on TikTok.
- Her money-strategy method involved snapping off the stems of her broccoli in stores in an effort to reduce her grocery bill.
- It sparked a huge debate as some applauded her method while some deemed it as ‘theft’.