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In Pulp Fiction Vincent made a big deal about a $5 milkshake, which is less than a crappy one from a fast food joint costs today. (lemmy.world)
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We're cooked.

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General consensus is the movie took place around 1982. $5 then would be almost $20 now, possibly more.

Would you buy it?

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[–] 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I saw it in the theater at the time and I remember thinking "Why is he making such a big deal over the price?"

Basically what I'm saying is, $5 was not a outrageous price for a milkshake if you lived in a city at the time.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 5 months ago* (1 child)

    General consensus is the movie took place around 1982. $5 then would be almost $20 now, possibly more.

    Would you buy it?

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  • [–] -1 points 5 months ago

    I always consider the profit margins on whatever I'm buying.

    The profit margins are insane for a $5 milkshake. Even if you think you're not getting ripped off, you are.

    The same goes for coffee and soft drinks. You're paying meat-prices for no meat and the businesses are pocketing the difference.

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