[JohnFen]

I don't actually see any of this as terribly tragic. We're talking about a recreational service here, nothing of urgent importance.

But...

> Two drinks at a bar can be $20

That entirely depends on where the bar is. I've paid $10 a drink before, but that's an above average price in my area. It also doesn't alter the fact that for millions of people, $20 is a lot of money. They aren't dropping money on expensive drinks at a bar on the regular.