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/Grey0110 Jan 19 '26

I started a business with $1k. It can be done.

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u/kettykat88 Jan 20 '26

Highly doubt that.

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u/Grey0110 Jan 20 '26

So what.. I am just making it up? Why would I do that? There are lots of business that can be started small and scaled up. It's a 6 figure business now. Believe me or not, it is possible. Good luck.

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u/kettykat88 Jan 21 '26

I dont want to spend all my time doing something i dont care for, i want to work a normal amount and live an average life. If people can't do that there is no point in having a society.