Capitalism breeds "innovation"

3 years ago by lemat_87 to c/poland

ComradeChairmanKGB 27 points 3 years ago

Downvoted by six bootlicking nerds who like being hungry.

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ChicoSuave 21 points 3 years ago

The ultimate point of capitalism is to receive money for nothing. Shrinkflation is just the natural next step until a final subscription service for a wait-list spot to receive when the next batch of product is released.

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FlickOfTheBean 20 points 3 years ago

Yeah, innovation to rip you off in new and interesting ways

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ButtigiegMineralMap 19 points 3 years ago

“We’re weaning you off of your addiction to our products”

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hark 8 points 3 years ago

I've seen the argument made in complete seriousness that it's better for portion control so that people don't overeat, particularly when it comes to fast food portions.

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redtea 15 points 3 years ago

I'd believe it if they lowered the price as well.

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samus12345 11 points 3 years ago

Like corporations give a fuck about that. Overeating is more profitable for them, so that's what they'd prefer people do.

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ComradeSalad 10 points 3 years ago

Then why is the price going up as well?

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isendmemes 11 points 3 years ago

So with shrinkflation, what's the long term goal here? I mean, at some point you can't make the product any smaller right? Surely we won't be paying $75 for one microscopic piece of flour.... right...?

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Wilzax 13 points 3 years ago

They introduce a bigger size later until they phase out the pitifully small one

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funky_tomatoe 7 points 3 years ago

At some point they reintroduce bigger sizes again while keeping the previous price. They can then go back to decreasing the size of the new big pack that is more expensive than the old big pack.

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Hominine 10 points 3 years ago

I refuse to buy from brewers using slim cans. Come at me beer nerds.

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BenEarlDaMarxist 6 points 3 years ago

Capitalism breeds innovation to con you out of all your cash in more effective ways.

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