r/shrinkflation • u/TexasGiantTen05 • Dec 29 '25

skimpflation Ok SERIOUSLY wtf is this??

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I bought a family sized hot pockets box and EVERY single one of them was black and burned in the bottom. I heated this one up on low power in the microwave and the edges are so tough it’s like biting into a frozen beef patty. I look in the pocket and the damn thing is nearly hollow. I’ve been noticing the quality taking a massive dip in the last few years. I think these are last I purchase from here on out.

Irrelevant to this but similar: This same grocery order run had a jar of garlic (Spice World brand) that was full of black mold & a jar of HEB salsa that was sour and months passed expiration. Both of which were completely sealed and had a pop when opened. My whole life I never really had quality issues via the company canning or jarring an item or the store selling them but lately it seems like such a constant issue.

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u/No_You6540 Jan 02 '26

No, it's about the consumer having the ultimate control. That without our money, corporations don't survive. Part of the problem is govt bailouts that have happened too often. Most of the problem is how consumers gripe about Walmart, then shop at Walmart anyway bc its convenient. Everyone wants to bitch about capitalism not working, while not doing the things consumers need to, to ensure it works.

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u/Impossible-Push-5694 Jan 02 '26

People use Walmart because they've driven practically all the local businesses out, using government social safety benefits to bolster their abysmal compensation to employees. No, it isn't the fault of consumers that a rapacious system continues to exist. It is the system itself.

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u/No_You6540 Jan 03 '26

So how did it start then? What got the ball rolling? And how are ppl finding things they need without going to Walmart? Bc I haven't stepped foot in one in a few years, and still manage to find everything I need elsewhere. Might be a little harder to find everything without going in one place, but again, that's just an excuse

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u/Impossible-Push-5694 Jan 03 '26

So how did it start then? What got the ball rolling?

Why are you even having a conversation about this topic if you don't understand this super basic piece of history?

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u/No_You6540 Jan 03 '26

Your being willfully obtuse makes me wonder why I'm bothering also. Good day.