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[maltrab]

Trebor Mints pack of 5 rolls are still the same price, No wait now they only have 4 rolls in the pack

 

[captain clutterbuck]

So the old song "Trebor mints are a minty bit stronger " needs to be remixed then because collectively that pack no longer provides the same level of mint strength do you have DJ Cornish Pastie man on speed dial Terry ?

 

[Barrychuckle]

Trebor Mints pack of 5 rolls are still the same price, No wait now they only have 4 rolls in the pack

That's bad news for your dentist, less sweets = less fillings = less money for him!

 

[Adanor]

Over here we have Altoids in a wonderful tin. After you're done with the mints, the tin is the right size to store all sorts of stuff including old cards, etc.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

That's bad news for your dentist, less sweets = less fillings = less money for him!

Dentist wot Dentist !!!! One of my favourite Famous NE comedian Bobby Thompson's lines is " Eh went to the Dentist the uther day he said "Mr Thompson you need to have four teeth out and that will be £200" " Eh seed Wat!!! Two hoondred poond !!! Eers a fiver slacken em!!"

 

[mashibinbin]

That's bad news for your dentist, less sweets = less fillings = less money for him!

Ain't that the tooth! Less on your molar is less moolah! There goes the 2.30 appointment.

 

[Barrychuckle]

Ain't that the tooth! Less on your molar is less moolah! There goes the 2.30 appointment.

You just need a drum roll before your posts !!!!

 

[BruceC]

Shrink-flation...

Its in everything here.. Over here small yogurt tubs are now 1/2 the size... chocolate bars.. smaller... and yes.. price hasnt changed

 

[maltrab]

Shrink-flation...

Its in everything here.. Over here small yogurt tubs are now 1/2 the size... chocolate bars.. smaller... and yes.. price hasnt changed

Pretty sure it is happening just as much here, I bought a sliced loaf of bread and all that was inside was the crusts

 

[Barrychuckle]

Shrink-flation...

Its in everything here.. Over here small yogurt tubs are now 1/2 the size... chocolate bars.. smaller... and yes.. price hasnt changed

Thank goodness for that, I just assumed that may hands were growing !!!!

 

[Marianna]

Been happening here for years. It's best to check the weight of the container or the price per ounce to get a realistic impression of value.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

All current confectionery companies take inspiration from Father Ted.

 

[Adanor]

Pretty sure it is happening just as much here, I bought a sliced loaf of bread and all that was inside was the crusts

Many moons ago, when I was in college one of the items served in the cafeteria was breaded fish with lots of breading and a tiny bit of actual fish inside. I think that that was the Friday supper.