At least it came in a commemorative plastic mug that lights up. Or, that lit up until it broke.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The $15 Sno-Cone
We went to the circus last week. Thank goodness the tickets were free, because I accidentally bought a $15 sno-cone! I love sno-cones, my allergies were making my throat raw, and I couldn't resist. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand the vendor's reply when I asked how much they were. Rather than ask for a third time, I pointed to the big cup, and then gave her a $20 when she handed me the sno-cone. She handed me back $5. I said "$15 dollars?" and this time I did understand the reply: "Yes, can you believe it?" Having already licked the sno-cone, I crept back to my seat in shock and have still not told Michael what it cost. He doesn't want to know.
At least it came in a commemorative plastic mug that lights up. Or, that lit up until it broke.
At least it came in a commemorative plastic mug that lights up. Or, that lit up until it broke.
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4 comments:
I am still flabbergasted by this. Even $5 would be too much!
You have got to be kidding me! I guess this makes me feel better about paying $5 for a bottle of water at the movies recently, but wow, this wins the rip-off award!
Actually, these souvenirs are made under fair trade, to a higher quality, than the typical $1 7-11 cup. The company that makes them used to be based in the DC area, they may still be. So you are supporting local businesses and good quality workmanship for a circus souvenir.
it's a cool souvenir to have! i miss going
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