Holy smokes! Candy got expensive AF. (TikTok screencap)

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      In Spain there’s a tradition to give out candy during The Wise Men parade. The town hall buys the candy, not the parents (socialism!), and they are mostly the cheapest ones because it’s just for fun.

      You can give out candy without turning it into competition and forcing everyone to spend money.

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        Unfortunately Americans are brainwashed to spend money on everything their whole lives. You’re a horrible ‘American’ if you don’t keep the ‘economy’ going (AKA making rich people richer). And everything in America is a stupid competition. Thankfully, not all Americans participate in the brainwashing.

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          I only know it from pop culture and online comments but in TV shows everyone wants to be the “house that gives out good candy” and people often brag about investing in better candy. So I don’t know, maybe most people don’t care but the concept of a competition is definitely out there.

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      I’ve seen you in multiple posts now being an utter shitbag. What the fuck is your problem?