She Texted Me In Panic
By popciclecold
@popciclecold (40157)
United States
September 1, 2025 8:05am CST
Friday morning, my friend texted me in a panic. She went to a gas station and bought 2 honey buns, and a mountain dew. It cost her $6.42 cents. She was so out done, she couldn't believe it. She started talking about how people are going to make it. Well, I don't drink mountain dew, I eat honey buns at times, but that is a lot of money for 3 items. At least for those 3 items. She had to be really upset, to text me early in the morning. I had no words to say. Prices affect all of us. Would you have paid that amount for the items.
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@snowy22315 (195469)
• United States
1 Sep
No, but I wouldn't have that in the first place. It's just junk food.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
One thing I know, she won't be going back there.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53342)
• United States
1 Sep
Gas station prices are usually higher. She probably could have gotten a better price at a regular store.
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@luisadannointed (8530)
• Philippines
1 Sep
Nope, the only pricey thing that I usually buy is drinks from Starbucks, but I do that so I can stay there and do my writing jobs and other stuff. My mom would always cook healthy snacks, it is much cheaper than buying outside.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
She is not one to cook. But I am sure she will think about it from now on.
@RebeccasFarm (95857)
• Arvada, Colorado
1 Sep
I am sorry to hear that. It is a few treats she got..those will obviously be out of reach soon for many people.
I would not have paid that, but again, I don't eat that stuff much or drink soda.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
You are exactly right, I would not have paid it either. Too high for me now.
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@DaddyEvil (158718)
• United States
1 Sep
No, I wouldn't have paid that. But I don't buy stuff at gas stations anymore except gas for the car/chainsaw/lawnmower.
Once she heard the price, she should have said "No thank you!" and left!
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
I am with you on that. I would have left it there. She won't be going back I am sure.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
Exactly. It shocked her so bad, she should have.
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@AmbiePam (102388)
• United States
1 Sep
@popciclecold Oh, I know. It felt like so much money!
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
4h
@AmbiePam Exactly, I would have left it there.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
I do too. But she was so upset. I don't think I would have paid it. It's hard for old school to get used to these prices. I recall a time, if you had a dollar you could say you had some money. We could buy snacks all day long. Lol. Those were the days.
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@marguicha (228449)
• Chile
1 Sep
I only buy what I can afford so I´m not shocked at prices.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
I don't blame you, that way you won't be shocked as my friend was.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
4h
@marguicha Things are so expensive now, I really have to find ways to cut back on things.
@Marilynda1225 (86072)
• United States
3 Sep
I'm sure those few items are more expensive at the gas station but I do agree that prices are ridiculous these days.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
Yes, they do. I worked in a fast food gas station and the prices were terrible.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
2 Sep
Yeah Judy I think so. But one thing for sure, she won't be going back..
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@Traceyjayne (4876)
• United Kingdom
1 Sep
You do usually pay more I those sorts of places. I don’t know of your prices but if your friend was so upset I am guessing it was A LOT of money for the items.
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
I went to a store once, I saw the prices, and went elsewhere. Good you take care of your health
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@popciclecold (40157)
• United States
1 Sep
Yes it is. I believe it will get worse.
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@allknowing (152895)
• India
2 Sep
I go by my needs. If that was my need of the hour I would pay but not go back there.
@nela13 (59076)
• Portugal
1 Sep
That was indeed a lot of money for 3 itens! Here everything is getting expensive, going to the supermarket is an assault to our wallet.
@LindaOHio (199754)
• United States
2 Sep
She's paying a premium at a gas station. I wouldn't have paid that much.
@MarieCoyle (48013)
•
1 Sep
Gas station food is always ridiculously priced. I would have gone elsewhere, but that's just me. That's a ton of sugar I don't need, haha!
