2008 receipt has fast food fans flipping out at how much prices have changed: ‘Take me the f–k back’
A photo of a receipt from 2008 has left many Australians yearning for simpler – and much cheaper – times.
The well-preserved 16-year-old receipt was uploaded to Reddit this week, after a man discovered it in his grandmother’s car.
But it’s what was on the back of the receipt that really drew his attention: coupon deals, which many users remarked in the thread’s comments they “forgot even existed”.
The first promotion was for a hairdressing salon, advertising free add-on foils with any cut or color; while another, from a local butcher offering a 2 pounds of sausage for free if a customer spent $30 [$20 USD] or more in-store.
A coupon for Pizza Hut advertised that diners could get three large pizzas for just $15.95 [$10.72 USD] if they picked up in store, as opposed to home delivery.
The equivalent deal in 2024, of three large pizzas and three sides, sets Aussies back $36.95 [$24.83 USD].
A promotion for McDonald’s may have stung the most, however: two Big Macs for a mere $5 [$3.36 USD]. More than a decade-and-a-half later, a single Big Mac, without a meal, is now $7.75 [$5.15 in American McDonald’s].
“Oh how prices have changed,” the man captioned the photo.
“How I yearn for 2008,” one user responded, while another lamented: “Oh how I miss docket deals! I forgot they even existed.”
“Take me the f–k back,” a third wrote.
McDonald’s Australia last year confirmed it had increased prices, amid consumers’ continuous claims it was “way more expensive” than it had ever been previously.
“Like all businesses we are operating in a higher-cost environment, which does impact the cost of running great restaurants in communities across Australia,” a spokesperson told news.com.au in June.
“We will always work hard to provide our customers with great value.
“We’re committed to our ‘Value means more at Macca’s’ promise, which not only includes great everyday pricing but also providing great customer service, 24/7 convenience and focusing on year-round offers like our family bundles.
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