Eggflation: The Internet is turning to memes to deal with the rising price of eggs
Inflation has caused a number of costs of living in Canada.
Nowadays, $20 won’t get you much at the pump and the grocery store. from Gas prices to produce like lettuceAnd now … eggs.
The eggs are the last thing he bumps into Food inflation. The cost of a carton of eggs has gone up in both Canada and the United States.
According to the latest Census Canada report, although the country’s inflation rate slowed to 6.3% in December, Prices of some foods continue to rise. This includes egg prices, which increased by 16.5% compared to December 2021.
The United States is seeing a similar spike, with egg prices up 60% in December.
to me USA TodayThe average price of a dozen large first-class eggs was $1.93 in January 2022. By December, the price had risen to $4.25.
“$11.19 for 18 eggs?? I’ve decided I’m going to start laying eggs myself, and trust me if I think hard enough I hope to get them out! tweeted an angry shopper.
$11.19 for 18 eggs??
I’ve decided I’m going to start laying my own eggs, and trust me if I think hard enough I hope to get them out!#egg #InflationReductionAct # yarn pic.twitter.com/TUNyRjXeHk– Santino (@MichaelSCollura) January 17, 2023
Of course, the internet did its thing and dealt with it the healthiest way it knows how – through memes.
Apparently, now owning eggs has become a symbol of wealth and success.
“After 7 years of busting an a** in Hollywood, I can say I finally made it!” One person tweeted a picture of an extravagant amount of eggs.
After 7 years of busting an a** in Hollywood, I can say I finally made it! 🙌 # yarn pic.twitter.com/DzG5xxjLlG
– WLL (wll_music) January 19, 2023
Some people boast of expensive cars and huge homes. not me! I got 60 eggs!!!!# yarn # calories #balin pic.twitter.com/2Nbykc8CXG
– Mike Parento (@jaxmike74) January 18, 2023
Rolex watches are usually a status symbol, but not many people can afford an egg on their wrist.
motivation saturday # yarn pic.twitter.com/vrlK8KBMVh
– jungle forest (discountflipper) January 14, 2023
Others thanked the gods that cars don’t run on eggs.
Thank God cars don’t run on eggs. # yarn
– Phillip Up My Cup (phillipgcomedy) January 19, 2023
Many decided to take advantage of the situation and went straight to reselling their eggs for a high price.
“$10 for an egg or $100 for the whole container. Egg prices have skyrocketed, so no low offers. I know what I have,” one person tweeted.
$10 for an egg or $100 for an entire container. Egg prices have skyrocketed, so there are no low offers. I know what I have. #EggShortage # yarn #egg pic.twitter.com/zeRTq5ovfs
– Colt (coltmatocha) January 19, 2023
“I got 2 eggs for $5,” added another, sharing a photo of eggs packed in clear bags.
I got 2 eggs for $5 #StocksToBuy # yarn #deals pic.twitter.com/2v1iT0cbFd
– TheSentientNFT 🤙 (@NFT69420) January 16, 2023
Others showed how eggs are sold in grocery stores.
There seems to be a place to put security locks on cartons as there is on electronics.
I burst out laughing dollar spy # yarn pic.twitter.com/g5T87myrYr
– Momchil (@MomchilB) January 19, 2023
Apparently another store sells single eggs “in case you can’t afford to buy more”.
Individual eggs are sold out at the grocery store now in case you can’t afford any more. 1 dollar egg. #egg #EggShortage # yarn pic.twitter.com/cHWND5AbEO
– North_Star_22 (@IYAOYAS311) January 12, 2023
And how can egg creators benefit from that?
How do chickens live since the eggs are inflated? pic.twitter.com/MlR0vVpKdh
Dr. Michael J. Svigel (Svigel) January 14, 2023
Hopefully, the egg swell doesn’t last until Easter.
All the way dead 🤣 # Inflation pic.twitter.com/IimTIEjzBl
– tam (tamhodge) January 18, 2023