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Yes, that's the way of mass commerce, processed generic food for thought, packaged in accessible inoffensive pre-tested pre-approved flavors, filling but not satisfying.

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Oct 5, 2022Liked by Craig Burgess

It's Walmart's Great Value brand here in the States. Think of a supermarket item or foodstuff and I guarantee you they've spoofed it and chopped off half the price.

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Oct 5, 2022Liked by Craig Burgess

I know it’s a republish, but still a hugely important point. The problem just keeps getting worse. Encouraged that sane voice like yours are our here.

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Having little to no exposure to a lot of the celebs and topics you talk about, it's so interesting to read your takes on it all and be glad I'm not in that sphere ha. Also, great connection between "value" and tesco "value" - genius connection and telling

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Gonna skip all the iGuru stuff and stick with Tesco:

what I want is a supermarket that has all the generic brand stuff and NOTHING ELSE. Like my idea supermarket would be out of Repo Man:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews55/repo_man_blu-ray_/large/large_repo_man_blu-ray_1.jpg

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