Complaining about the prices at ski resorts and amusement parks is peak first world problems.
I agree, however they still shouldn't be charging 8 million dollars for food.
In fairness to ski resorts they do have additional overheads.
Its harder to get supplies in, workers are seasonal and either have to be provided housing or paid more to cover eyewatering seasonal rents, heating... not to say they dont tack on a big "Because you have no other option" tax.
I think it's less the feeling of actual, serious persecution and more just an intense annoyance at the perceived unfairness of obviously skeezy business practices.
Nobody likes being on the receiving end of "Lol because I/we can, that's why. What are you gonna do about it?"
Feels like everywhere now. Baseball parks. Movie theaters. Rodeo.
"Woah, you smuggled in your own food!?"
"Heh, yeah kid. This ain't my first
rodeobaseball game movie."I went to the movies last night for the first time in a few years. It was $42 for 2 tickets, and $30 for 2 sodas and a popcorn, and then they had the audacity to ask for a tip.
and airports
Funnily enough McDonald's outside the airport walls is getting very close to the ones within the walls.
I've never been to a ski resort, never flown on an airplane, never went to a baseball game or concert. How are people affording these luxuries? I'm in the top 10% of earners and my money goes to housing and retirement. I'm still clipping coupons for groceries every week.
You should have been born to wealthy parents instead of trying to pull your self up by your own boot straps.
Same for airport. Oh no we have to throw your water bottle (I bought 24 for $3) at security screening, but 10ft after there is a store selling those exact same bottle for $6 EACH
I think you can drink your water, but keep the bottle and then refill it in the other side of security
This is absolutely true and so easy to do. You can also bring as many dry snacks as you want.
That pic is way too generous with them fries lol
With shorter snow seasons due to climate change, those may be the cheapest prices we ever see again.
I wonder how many years will need to pass before people see this meme and wonder why ski resorts are selling burgers and fries so cheaply...
Let's be real 10 years from now nobody is gonna be skiing anymore. ☀️♨️🥵
There'll still be rich cunts heli boarding, but yeah almost all the ski lifts will end up closing down from lack of revenue due to not enough up time due to unpredictable weather.
Oh and indoor fields like the one in dubai and Auckland, nz will presumably still operate, unless the sport in general just becomes really unpopular.
We'll be skiing in Siberia when the temperature is no longer -40 (any degree)
Don't worry, they drop it down to $15 for the staff when it's literally the only place to eat. Hence why your average resort employee carries a large backpack.
The good ol' company store scam.
For what it's worth that employee discount makes it the cheapest restaurant in town...
Same with GrubHub/DoorDash
So... Is McDonald's turning into a ski resort? 🤔
That looks wayyy too high quality to be McDo
I agree but at the same time that burger looks very mid.
I wonder if they've heard about surge rates yet?
Annual pass gives you priveledge to buy a day pass, depending which annual pass level you purchase and if it covers blackout days, obviously, then pay additional fee per lift based on surge and distance traveled. Don't forget to tip! 30% is appreciatively suggested. Coming soon, luxury bathroom fees!
Now do an airport that happens to be at a ski resort
Pretty much everyone flies into Geneva Airport for the french resorts; the Montreux Jazz Cafe is the biggest restaurant there.
Just looked it up, their burgers are 26 to 30 euros.
Actually fairly reasonable for Geneva
This applies to hotels as well.
Yeah, it's redonk. When me and my buddy had season passes for a ski resort, I would just bring premade lunches instead.
Or amusement parks. Really anywhere where the only options are their stuff
When did Five Guys get so cheap?
Macross reference?!
That's the most specific and obscure reference I've gotten here at Lemmy since I've joined, and what a good one! That track slaps, and the whole album is 😙🤌
keep on jammin 🥂
well fancy polished restaurant, where they have a menu with fancy burger names, 2-3 different ketchup's and some fancy plates.
food at colombian beaches be like
Ain't that the truth!
Thats hungary (orbanistan), not jus the ski areas.
