Sam & Marcy’s hunt for affordable groceries.

Today’s big burning question is, why the hell is Tom Thumb charging $6.85 for a stinking package of Ballpark Smoked White Turkey Franks? ARE THEY INSANE?

Sam went to the store this morning to buy a few essentials for the week and I told him to pick up a couple packages of Ballpark Smoked White Turkey Franks for me because I love those things and they’re fat-free with practically no calories. He couldn’t find them at our Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market a few days ago so I was hoping Tom Thumb would have them. When he called from the hotdog aisle to tell me the price I almost had a BRAIN HEMORRHAGE. They’re more expensive than the buffet lunch at Lucky China!

I see these Ballpark Smoked White Turkey Franks priced online at other markets for about $3.50, and the last time I personally bought them in a grocery store they were always on sale two for $5, although I admit that might have been several years ago because I’ve got disintegrating knees and other mobility issues and really don’t shlep myself through supermarkets any more. But $6.85 is OUTRAGEOUS, and the next time I’m in Tom Thumb I intend to whack the shitzky out of everybody with my cane.

Sam just reminded me that SPRINKLES are another overpriced dilemma. His favorite donut shop charges a nickle extra for sprinkles, such as a 60¢ chocolate donut will cost 65¢ with sprinkles. Sam is crazy about these things — we used to keep a two-pound tub in the pantry — but he refuses to cave in and pay that extra 5¢ so he buys apple fritters in protest. However I’d be mighty surprised if the cashier (or anybody else) gives a crap about this.

A sample donut with sprinkles and an apple fritter appear above for your possible interest. I don’t eat either product because I have diabetes. Thank you for reading this.