The citizenry is mad at Taco Bell.
What started as a meme has morphed into a social commentary on the economy and corporate greed.
‘Prices for almost every major fast-food chain had exceeded inflation.’
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What started as a meme has morphed into a small economic referendum after a 20-year comparison of Taco Bell menu prices began circulating on social media.
The post contrasted purported 2006 prices with what customers pay today. A crunchy taco, according to the graphic, went from 69 cents to $1.99. A Crunchwrap Supreme went from $1.89 to $6.49.
“This doesn’t even take into account the shrinkflation factor,” one user complained. “All these items are smaller, have less filling, or just flat out taste worse than they used to.”
Another remembered getting two double-decker tacos and a
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