Shrinkage

Listened to an interesting Korea 24 news report on "shrinkflation", i.e. when companies reduce the size of a product rather than more visibly raising a well-known price. Example: Wagon Wheels biscuits were as big as actual wagon wheels when I was a child. Now, they are barely large enough to serve as a spare for a Matchbox car.

Maybe I'm exaggerating a tad. The practice is widespread, though. The report noted that in some countries, governments are forcing firms to make it even clearer when they shrink a grocery - such as by initially placing these items in a special section of the supermarket. An aisle of shame!

Certainly, companies could simply return to edging up the price and hoping nobody notices. I remember, years ago, when the comic book "Viz" suddenly upped its cost...announced by a cover burst proclaiming "STILL ONLY". I was laughing so much I happily paid the extra. But screw shrinkflation. And screw modern-day Wagon Wheels.

Recent viewing

* "Full Time" (2021) [Kanopy]: Single mother's frantic, cursed schedule = nonstop thriller.

* "Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny" (2023) [Disney+]: Chase-heavy, improved dialogue, LOVED controversial part.

* "One Piece - Strong World" (2009) [Netflix]: Best of these I've watched so far.

* "Shohei Ohtani - Beyond The Dream" (2023) [Disney+]: Talky. Less magic moments than winning psychology.

* "Talk To Me" (2022) [Netflix]: Original, realistic, smart, effective, gruesome, still predictable.

### Pick of the list is "Full Time". ###