Monster Munch - Monsterous Price!!
What's the go with the price of 'Monster Munch' over here in Australia?
First of all what are 'Monster Munch'? you may ask!
They are advertised as "The Monstrously big snacks that kids can't wait to get their paws on!"
They are a corn based light snack product which come in 'Quote' - "A feast of frightening flavours?".
The flavours include: "Flamin' Hot", "Roast Beef" and, my personal favourite, "Pickled Onion".
They were one of my favourite snacks when I lived in England and I got rather excited the other day when an acquaintance notified me of the fact that they are obtainable from a shop here in Melbourne!
Well I just had to have some so I made a special effort on the weekend and caught public transport in to the city centre. I located the shop and went in to make my purchase. My excitment soon turned to horror when I was informed of the price!! however.
They wanted $2.00 for one 34g pack!!
This equates to 82 pence in English money which I believe to be extortionate!! -
This equates to 82 pence in English money which I believe to be extortionate!! -
To add insult to injury some unspeakable person had purchased the entire box!!
I cannot believe that this price can be justified by claiming excessive shipping or handling costs. Just because they have to come from the other side of the world these people believe that they can just 'up' the price to what ever they see fit!
They must think that us 'Poms' are stupid or something and so therefore I refused to buy a packet and preffered to make a stand for the 'white folk' of the world rather than be ripped off by these half-witted in bred freaks!!
GOOD DAY SIR !
posted by Marvin B. Stokes at 1:30 AM
3 Comments:
Dear Sir, I have tried this muck you English call "food" and after the assault to my every sense I have come to the conclusion that the English have a lot to explain.
Good Day
I agree.You English have a very warped sense of humour with regards to what you refer to as "food"
What on earth is a "toad in the hole" and need I mention a "spotted dick"!!!!
Sir, I think that possibly you have gotten your wires crossed.
The 'Toad in the Hole' you mention is actually part of a well known English phrase, namely: "A toad in the hole is worth two in the bush" - This basically means that if you've got a toad and it's in a hole then it's about as good as having two toads in a small shrub or short, multi-stemmed, woody plant.
As for your 'Spotted Dick' I suggest that you get that seen to!
Good Day.
Post a Comment
<< Home