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AIBU to think some weekly shops contain far too many snacks?and this is not grocery shopping!?

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Upsetbetty · 17/08/2026 10:59

AIBU to think that the amount of processed snacks people buy in their grocery shopping is getting ridiculous? Watching people share their grocery shop on instagram etc and I can’t see what meals they can even make as it’s all snacks?? And then they say oh grocery shopping is so expensive!Do people really do this? I don’t buy any biscuits, fizzy drinks (18-20 pack slabs) or crisps as a part of me weekly family shop. I buy the meat, veg and pantry items. That is my weekly shopping. I buy one packet of oat bars for my DCs lunches. If my dc want a snack they have fruit, yogurt, homemade flapjacks etc.

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Sunsara · 17/08/2026 11:06

So?
im guessing you understand that other people would not want an oat bar and that if they want another type of snack that’s ok?
As evolved humans we can exercise our own thoughts and offer our families things that suit their age/palate/preferences.
Is it any of your business what someone else chooses to buy. No.
I cook from scratch every single day and I’m betting I’d find your shopping style restrictive. Not because no snacks because I don’t actually eat any. That’s not true, I do like honey yogurt. My family like some now and then but a variety. Not same same every day. But because you sound as if everyone has to do what you do and like what you like. Just no.

Mt563 · 17/08/2026 11:06

Good for you. Some of us like snacks and don't care what you think. Crisps a few time a week, why not. A sweet treat each day, yes please.

Why are you so invested in other people? Doesn't seem healthy to me.

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Upsetbetty · 17/08/2026 11:05

randomchap · 17/08/2026 11:02

Instagram is not real life. It's curated bullshit designed for engagement. If showing loads of snacks gets rage bait engagement then that's what they'll do.

Why are you watching people unpack shopping?

Well I rejoined instagram for content on certain dietary needs and these are popping up. There are a lot of “normal” people tbh not those in USA doing Costco hauls etc.

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TrugFullofLove · 17/08/2026 11:04

Funny old world where watching people unpack shopping is entertainment.

Next up, paint drying.

mamajong · 17/08/2026 11:04

Why do you care?! We eat a healthy balanced diet but snacks are not demonised and are part of that balance. They last often last for ages so I buy them when they are on offer to last for a month - if someone saw my shopping trolley that particular week they might form a completely incorrect view of our eating habits but they would be wrong.

Personally too busy living my life to be focused on and judging what other people are buying

randomchap · 17/08/2026 11:02

Instagram is not real life. It's curated bullshit designed for engagement. If showing loads of snacks gets rage bait engagement then that's what they'll do.

Why are you watching people unpack shopping?