“I can’t justify it anymore, and, heck, it’s not like I’m going out anyway.”

I'm a Southern California-based writer on the Lifestyle team who likes to try and rank viral foods and read and recommend awesome books.

"Yep. Weird how they act all confused about what’s killing theaters. You guys raised ticket prices 150% over 10 years. I can’t even bring the family to a matinee anymore."

"The Costco hot dog has never failed me."

"Not just that, but they also provide physical things and internet services! Mine gives access to Mango languages, consumer reports, creative bug craft videos, and much, much more. Physical things: telescope, camping equipment, pasta maker, 3D printer (at a certain branch), and much more!"

"It graduated to a special occasion treat :(. My wife and I used to go on bi-weekly cheese trips. Now it's just three or four times a year. It used to be, like, $10–15 per half-pound for the fancier types. This weekend, I saw nothing but $22 per half-pound of decent cheddars."

Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.