Shopper ridiculed over $200 Coles receipt rant
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The rising cost of living is a concern for many Australians, but one parent's attempt to highlight the issue has sparked a wave of criticism and mockery online.
The parent, known as DunnyDoorBandit on social media, took to the platform to vent his frustration at the cost of his family’s recent Coles shopping trip, blaming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's tax cuts for their financial woes.
However, the contents of their shopping trolley and his subsequent defence of their purchases have drawn more attention than their original complaint.
'$200 at Coles for this,' DunnyDoorBandit posted, alongside a photo of their shopping trolley.
'Yep, that tax cut is going to go a long way…to nowhere, also filled the car, $98.'
'Cheers, [Prime Minister Albanese], you liar.'
'We are now just wallets for governments & corporations to take from.'
The trolley, filled with items such as a 30-pack of Pepsi cans, several 600ml soft drink bottles, pot noodles, Coco Pops, chips, Nutella, steaks, and household items, including shampoo, quickly became the focus of the online community.
Many questioned the cost of the items, with some demanding to see an itemised receipt to prove the $200 total.
'You obviously woke up this morning and thought what could you be outraged at today because there’s zero chance that cost you anywhere near $200,' one commented.
'Show us the itemised receipt, very doubtful this cost $200,' another replied.
In response, DunnyDoorBandit shared a transaction screenshot showing the total came to $194.89 and provided a breakdown of the items, which also included shampoo and conditioner, cleaner, broccoli and cauliflower, bin bags, deodorant and personal items.
But instead of relenting, his doubters instead zeroed in on another detail.
One asked: 'Why do you eat like a first-year uni student?'
In response, he said that he had growing teenage boys 'who love to snack on things other than fresh [veggies] and fruits all the time'.
However, this did little to quell the criticism, with many pointing out the unhealthy nature of the food items and suggesting that better budgeting and shopping choices could have reduced the cost.
One user wrote: 'Why every time someone posts a picture of their trolley and blames our Prime Minister, it’s filled with stuff you don’t need for good healthy eating?'
Another added: 'You purchased nothing but junk food, I see why it cost you $200.’
‘I spent $175 on Thursday and got fruit and vegetables, three nights of meat, fish and chicken, half a kilo of prawns, six litres of milk, frozen peas and corn, wedges and spring rolls, one raisin loaf and two white.'
The father responded again, saying, 'That’s not the point, mate….twiggy sticks for a party used to be $10 three months ago, now $15.40. Why?’
‘The whole point is the fact that everything is on the rise with no end in sight and no control by those in power to do anything.‘
While the online mockery of DunnyDoorBandit's shopping choices may seem harsh, it does highlight a serious issue facing many Australians—the rising cost of living.
The annual inflation rate was 5.4 per cent in the September quarter, down from a peak of 7.8 per cent in December 2022.
Food prices have also increased by 4.8 per cent over the year.
Dairy and related products also saw a 10.2 per cent increase. Bread and cereal were up 9.7 per cent, meat and seafood rose 2.2 per cent, but fruit and vegetable prices fell 6.4 per cent compared to 12 months earlier.
It is understood that the latest inflation figures for the final quarter of 2023 will be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, January 31.
The average Aussie household also reportedly spent $182 on their weekly grocery shop in October 2023, according to comparison website Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker.
Two in five (39 per cent) respondents also said their grocery shopping was causing them financial stress. That number doubled over the last three years, from 19 per cent in October 2020.
In the lead-up to Christmas, community food banks have also reported unprecedented demand from Aussies struggling to cope with the skyrocketing cost of living.
'We’re increasingly seeing mothers with babies and children and many of their partners work a full-time job, and they’re still unable to provide for their family,' Zuzana Droppa, OzHarvest’s Waterloo Market Manager, said.
'The price of everything is going up, and people are not being paid proportionally.'
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The parent, known as DunnyDoorBandit on social media, took to the platform to vent his frustration at the cost of his family’s recent Coles shopping trip, blaming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's tax cuts for their financial woes.
However, the contents of their shopping trolley and his subsequent defence of their purchases have drawn more attention than their original complaint.
'$200 at Coles for this,' DunnyDoorBandit posted, alongside a photo of their shopping trolley.
'Yep, that tax cut is going to go a long way…to nowhere, also filled the car, $98.'
'Cheers, [Prime Minister Albanese], you liar.'
'We are now just wallets for governments & corporations to take from.'
A father posted a rant about his $200 grocery bill on social media. Image source: X/@DunnyDoorBandit.
The trolley, filled with items such as a 30-pack of Pepsi cans, several 600ml soft drink bottles, pot noodles, Coco Pops, chips, Nutella, steaks, and household items, including shampoo, quickly became the focus of the online community.
Many questioned the cost of the items, with some demanding to see an itemised receipt to prove the $200 total.
'You obviously woke up this morning and thought what could you be outraged at today because there’s zero chance that cost you anywhere near $200,' one commented.
'Show us the itemised receipt, very doubtful this cost $200,' another replied.
In response, DunnyDoorBandit shared a transaction screenshot showing the total came to $194.89 and provided a breakdown of the items, which also included shampoo and conditioner, cleaner, broccoli and cauliflower, bin bags, deodorant and personal items.
But instead of relenting, his doubters instead zeroed in on another detail.
One asked: 'Why do you eat like a first-year uni student?'
In response, he said that he had growing teenage boys 'who love to snack on things other than fresh [veggies] and fruits all the time'.
However, this did little to quell the criticism, with many pointing out the unhealthy nature of the food items and suggesting that better budgeting and shopping choices could have reduced the cost.
One user wrote: 'Why every time someone posts a picture of their trolley and blames our Prime Minister, it’s filled with stuff you don’t need for good healthy eating?'
Another added: 'You purchased nothing but junk food, I see why it cost you $200.’
‘I spent $175 on Thursday and got fruit and vegetables, three nights of meat, fish and chicken, half a kilo of prawns, six litres of milk, frozen peas and corn, wedges and spring rolls, one raisin loaf and two white.'
The father responded again, saying, 'That’s not the point, mate….twiggy sticks for a party used to be $10 three months ago, now $15.40. Why?’
‘The whole point is the fact that everything is on the rise with no end in sight and no control by those in power to do anything.‘
While the online mockery of DunnyDoorBandit's shopping choices may seem harsh, it does highlight a serious issue facing many Australians—the rising cost of living.
The annual inflation rate was 5.4 per cent in the September quarter, down from a peak of 7.8 per cent in December 2022.
Food prices have also increased by 4.8 per cent over the year.
Dairy and related products also saw a 10.2 per cent increase. Bread and cereal were up 9.7 per cent, meat and seafood rose 2.2 per cent, but fruit and vegetable prices fell 6.4 per cent compared to 12 months earlier.
It is understood that the latest inflation figures for the final quarter of 2023 will be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, January 31.
The average Aussie household also reportedly spent $182 on their weekly grocery shop in October 2023, according to comparison website Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker.
Two in five (39 per cent) respondents also said their grocery shopping was causing them financial stress. That number doubled over the last three years, from 19 per cent in October 2020.
In the lead-up to Christmas, community food banks have also reported unprecedented demand from Aussies struggling to cope with the skyrocketing cost of living.
'We’re increasingly seeing mothers with babies and children and many of their partners work a full-time job, and they’re still unable to provide for their family,' Zuzana Droppa, OzHarvest’s Waterloo Market Manager, said.
'The price of everything is going up, and people are not being paid proportionally.'
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anything gluten free tastes like shit.
