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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGrand Theft Avacodo -
Well, ain't that the pits?
Three men accused of stealing $300K worth of avacodos.
When in the hell did avacodos rank up there with gold and diamonds?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4613614/Three-men-arrested-stealing-300-000-avocados.html
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Grand Theft Avacodo - (Original Post)
packman
Jun 2017
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Stuart G
(38,427 posts)1. I have to admit, that I have not heard of this before.....
But, often we get that kind of info at Democratic Underground..and.................
That is a 'GREAT ASPECT OF DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND".....
underpants
(182,803 posts)2. Stealing this
Me.
(35,454 posts)3. The Real Pinch On The Price Came 1-2 Months Ago
PufPuf23
(8,776 posts)12. Avocados are a very water intensive crop and most domestic
avocados are grown in California.
A semi load of avocados is a small fortune.
Me.
(35,454 posts)13. You Don't Have To Tell Me
I have cut way back on my purchases
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)4. Holy Guacamole!
billh58
(6,635 posts)5. Avacodo? n/t
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)7. You don't know? Frank Sinatra went crazy for her!
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)6. They're a darn sight tastier!
procon
(15,805 posts)8. $1.50 EACH, that's today's 'sale' price at discount supermarket here in So Cal. nt
blogslut
(38,000 posts)9. Don't you know?
Millennials + Avocado Toast = the downfall of the American Economy. Kids these days don't invest in homes or cars anymore. They buy avocados!
(don't make me have to come back in here and explain that this is sarcasm)
canetoad
(17,160 posts)11. No need to explain
It's apparently the downfall of the Australian economy too.
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)14. But if he makes avacado toast with it he can buy a house
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)15. Reminds of when cheap beef skirt soared in price
because all the gringos decided to grill fajitas. But in this case it was all about demand; supply was normal.