Outrage brews over surprising item spotted at packed Aussie show—would you bring one?
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What started as a convenient way to haul beach essentials has now stirred up a storm in Sydney’s Royal Easter Show.
The debate over beach trolleys at the popular event has taken over social media, sparking heated discussions about space, practicality, and costs.
Here's how the once-beloved beach accessory is now dividing opinions…
What was once a practical way to carry beach gear has now become a point of contention at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Beach trolleys–a hybrid of prams and shopping carts–were spotted rolling through the crowded event, much to the annoyance of some attendees.
On social media, the trolleys sparked a flurry of complaints from frustrated visitors who felt the devices were taking up valuable space.
'When did lugging the kids and the kitchen sink around in a beach trolley at the Easter Show become a thing?' one person posted on social media.
Some commenters found the trolleys particularly frustrating in crowded areas.
'A pram, sure I get it, and it's upfront in plain view. But them trolleys, steaming behind the adult–completely inappropriate in crowded areas,' another said.
The debate didn’t end there, with some users pointing out the inconvenience caused by the trolleys.
'By lunchtime the back of my ankles were certainly copping it from the people just running into me when the crowds were heavy,' one frustrated individual commented.
'I did see plenty of the beach trolleys and they all seemed empty apart from the occasional kid in them,' another said, questioning their purpose.
A few social media users defended the trolleys, suggesting they weren't as bad as others made them out to be.
'What's the difference between a big pram and these?' one person asked.
But the discussion soon expanded to include concerns about the rising costs at the Easter Show, which had forced families to become more self-sufficient.
'With the cost of living I try not to judge people because you don’t know what they’re doing to try to save some money,' one commenter explained.
Others pointed out that the price of food and drinks at the event made it more practical to bring your own supplies.
'I've never needed one but I can see how if you have multiple water bottles, food, snacks, blanket to sit on etc. is not practical in just a pram,' one person wrote.
This year’s prices had left many in shock, with food items like $22 for gnocchi and $9 for a glass of lemonade causing particular concern.
The high prices of showbags also caught attention, with the Bertie Beetle showbag retailing at $20.
'The Easter show is for the elites now,' one person commented.
Some visitors even joked about needing a bank loan to afford a day at the event.
'I’m waiting for my bank loan to get approved before I go!' one individual quipped.
Influencer Nikki Potter took to social media to express her frustration with the show, calling it a 'hell-scape' on social media.
'I went to the Easter show today and it was a hell-scape,' she said in her video.
'The crowds were insane, the queues to get anywhere or buy anything were insane.'
She went on to comment on the showbags, which she claimed had gotten out of control.
'The showbags are out of control, most of the starting prices for the showbags were like $30, $32. Even Bertie Beetle is $20, it used to be like $5 in my day,' she added.
Sydney Royal Easter Show has been contacted for comment.
In a previous story, shocking behaviour outside a clinic captured national attention and sparked widespread backlash.
The incident left many questioning the limits of public decency in high-traffic spaces.
You can read more about what happened and how Australians responded.
With beach trolleys now wheeling their way into packed events like the Easter Show, is it time we rethink what’s practical in a crowd? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
The debate over beach trolleys at the popular event has taken over social media, sparking heated discussions about space, practicality, and costs.
Here's how the once-beloved beach accessory is now dividing opinions…
What was once a practical way to carry beach gear has now become a point of contention at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Beach trolleys–a hybrid of prams and shopping carts–were spotted rolling through the crowded event, much to the annoyance of some attendees.
On social media, the trolleys sparked a flurry of complaints from frustrated visitors who felt the devices were taking up valuable space.
'When did lugging the kids and the kitchen sink around in a beach trolley at the Easter Show become a thing?' one person posted on social media.
Some commenters found the trolleys particularly frustrating in crowded areas.
'A pram, sure I get it, and it's upfront in plain view. But them trolleys, steaming behind the adult–completely inappropriate in crowded areas,' another said.
The debate didn’t end there, with some users pointing out the inconvenience caused by the trolleys.
'By lunchtime the back of my ankles were certainly copping it from the people just running into me when the crowds were heavy,' one frustrated individual commented.
'I did see plenty of the beach trolleys and they all seemed empty apart from the occasional kid in them,' another said, questioning their purpose.
A few social media users defended the trolleys, suggesting they weren't as bad as others made them out to be.
'What's the difference between a big pram and these?' one person asked.
But the discussion soon expanded to include concerns about the rising costs at the Easter Show, which had forced families to become more self-sufficient.
'With the cost of living I try not to judge people because you don’t know what they’re doing to try to save some money,' one commenter explained.
Others pointed out that the price of food and drinks at the event made it more practical to bring your own supplies.
'I've never needed one but I can see how if you have multiple water bottles, food, snacks, blanket to sit on etc. is not practical in just a pram,' one person wrote.
This year’s prices had left many in shock, with food items like $22 for gnocchi and $9 for a glass of lemonade causing particular concern.
The high prices of showbags also caught attention, with the Bertie Beetle showbag retailing at $20.
'The Easter show is for the elites now,' one person commented.
Some visitors even joked about needing a bank loan to afford a day at the event.
'I’m waiting for my bank loan to get approved before I go!' one individual quipped.
Influencer Nikki Potter took to social media to express her frustration with the show, calling it a 'hell-scape' on social media.
'I went to the Easter show today and it was a hell-scape,' she said in her video.
'The crowds were insane, the queues to get anywhere or buy anything were insane.'
She went on to comment on the showbags, which she claimed had gotten out of control.
'The showbags are out of control, most of the starting prices for the showbags were like $30, $32. Even Bertie Beetle is $20, it used to be like $5 in my day,' she added.
Sydney Royal Easter Show has been contacted for comment.
In a previous story, shocking behaviour outside a clinic captured national attention and sparked widespread backlash.
The incident left many questioning the limits of public decency in high-traffic spaces.
You can read more about what happened and how Australians responded.
With beach trolleys now wheeling their way into packed events like the Easter Show, is it time we rethink what’s practical in a crowd? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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