Mainecat Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Fox News host's '$90 Turkey' claim mocked as prices plunge in 'Thanksgiving miracle' A Fox News host’s claim he spent $90 on a Thanksgiving turkey is getting tremendous pushback and mockery as economists note the price of turkeys, gas, airplane travel, and even complete Thanksgiving Day dinners have all dropped in what one jovially declared a “Thanksgiving miracle.” “We went to go buy a turkey today — it was $90 for a turkey,” former Republican U.S. Congressman turned Fox News host Jason Chaffetz said Monday (video below).”The price of stamps is up 32% in the last four years. But it’s all a choice by Joe Biden. That is what Bidenomics is.” Chaffetz was roundly mocked, with many posting ads from their local grocers showing the price of turkeys this Thanksgiving, which CNBC and others report is actually lower than last year. “On average, Americans can expect to pay $35.40 for a 15-pound turkey this year — an average of $2.36 per pound,” FinanceBuzz reports. “At more than $50 per bird ($52.85), Hawaii has the highest average turkey prices of all the states. In the contiguous U.S., Minnesota and California tie for the highest average price at $41.85.” “Almost everything on the Thanksgiving menu is lower – prices for cranberries have dropped 18%,” CNBC reports. “But the main reason for the decrease is due to the star of the show — the turkey. This year, a 16-pound turkey is averaging $27.35, down 5.6% from a year ago.” Inflation dropped from 9.1% annually in June of last year to 3.2% annually last month — inflation in the month of October was zero. https://www.alternet.org/fox-news-hosts-thanksgiving-miracle/ I paid .97lb for fresh yesterday on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Probably was a fresh turkey from a high markup DC grocery store. Aldi was 99 cents a pound for a frozen Butterball yesterday. Think they were trying to move the left over inventory from the sale last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: Probably was a fresh turkey from a high markup DC grocery store. Aldi was 99 cents a pound for a frozen Butterball yesterday. Think they were trying to move the left over inventory from the sale last week. $2.29 for a Butterball here. 20 lb for $45.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted November 22, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 19.5lb for $97.50 my wife got. Fresh organic whatever that means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat45 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: 19.5lb for $97.50 my wife got. Fresh organic whatever that means Spent .80 total for my fresh organic bird the other day. Good thing ammo is relatively cheap 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted November 22, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 Sooo prices at the grocery sore have come back down to normal levels???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted November 22, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Cat45 said: Spent .80 total for my fresh organic bird the other day. Good thing ammo is relatively cheap Nice 👍. We spent zero technically wife work gift but ya that was the price tag on the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat45 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Nice 👍. We spent zero technically wife work gift but ya that was the price tag on the thing. Nice! Probly pretty tasty at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted November 22, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Cat45 said: Nice! Probly pretty tasty at that price I’d hope lol. Father inlaw(retired chef)is cooking it they are usually pretty tasty. Luckily we have him cause it be like the turkey in Christmas vacation if we cooked it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 800renegaderider said: I’d hope lol. Father inlaw(retired chef)is cooking it they are usually pretty tasty. Luckily we have him cause it be like the turkey in Christmas vacation if we cooked it. I've been doing the bird for the family for about a decade now. Bag method works excellent unless you insist upon crispy skin. Rub the cavity with seasonings, Fill the cavity with sliced green apples, orange and onion. You can add rosemary stems as well. season the skin, along with a lot of brown sugar, throw in four quarters of butter, close up the bag and a couple hours later you'll be eating the most moist and delicious turkey of your life. Don't forget to flour the bag... or it sticks to the skin! Edited November 22, 2023 by Crnr2Crnr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted November 22, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 So is inflation killing people or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Snake said: $2.29 for a Butterball here. 20 lb for $45.... Must be a Shaws near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, teamgreen02 said: Probably was a fresh turkey from a high markup DC grocery store. Aldi was 99 cents a pound for a frozen Butterball yesterday. Think they were trying to move the left over inventory from the sale last week. probably trying move the inventory from last year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Snake said: $2.29 for a Butterball here. 20 lb for $45.... 9 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Must be a Shaws near you? You go for the base model turkey? Read my post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Snake said: You go for the base model turkey? Read my post... It says Butterball. No mention of fresh or frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said: probably trying move the inventory from last year Boomer Birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Just now, Mainecat said: It says Butterball. No mention of fresh or frozen. Frozen? Are you a neanderthal on top of everything else? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 took me a bit to find the video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Snake said: Frozen? Are you a neanderthal on top of everything else? Calm the fuck down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted November 22, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Snake said: You go for the base model turkey? Read my post... What trim level on that turkey ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted November 22, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 Butterball - still injected with shit Fresh 20 lb turkey tomorrow for $3.00/lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 They feed the organic turkeys antibiotics at night in the dark when no one is around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 57 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: What trim level on that turkey ? Right? No wonder no one visits him on holidays.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, SnowRider said: Butterball - still injected with shit Fresh 20 lb turkey tomorrow for $3.00/lb. they say once you get above 15/16lbs your mostly getting more bones and carcass, not necessarily more meat... fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, hayward said: They feed the organic turkeys antibiotics at night in the dark when no one is around. and Skittles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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