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by harles 1643 days ago
I find such pitches more a reminder that we’ve somehow decided $5 is an acceptable price for a cup of flavored and slightly chemically enhanced water.
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piaste 1643 days ago
You're not paying $5 for the cup. You're paying $5 for the guy making it for you at a moment's notice, for the warm couch to sit in while you drink it, and for the other guy who comes after you leave and cleans after you.
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forgotmyoldname 1643 days ago
People have been paying money for food and beverages forever. The cost of labor is a big factor in it. It's the foundation of the economy.
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