The internet is the best place to find hacks, and a Wisconsin woman added to the bulk when she gave a mind-blowing hack to get free chicken. However, the woman’s money-saving tip targeted big corporations and uncovered their deceit.
The tip, which was posted on TikTok, began with the woman confessing, “I don’t pay for my chicken anymore.” She went on to detail how companies deceive consumers by giving lesser amounts of meat than what the package says.
The lady explained, “The Department of US Weights and Measurements says that products must meet the weight that’s on the packaging. I don’t know if you weigh your meat, but I do.”
Giving an example of her recent purchase, the Wisconsin resident highlighted the difference between the actual size of the meat and what was written on the label. The label indicated it was 3.97 pounds; however, upon weighing it, there was only 2.6 pounds’ worth.
The woman particularly clarified that the weight of the package was excluded from the measurement. She said, “I called Purdue and reported all the information on this label, and within a day or two, I’d get a check for the price I paid for this meat.”
While the influencer acknowledged that many people called her “cheap,” she believes that companies should be honest in their dealings. “I believe that if the packaging says 3.97 pounds, then it should be 3.97 pounds.”
Before the clip ended, the TikToker left some advice: “Weigh your meat the next time, and you’d be surprised you’re getting ripped off as well.” The video soon gained the attention of social media users who appeared to have learned something new.
One user commented, “It’s actually genius because they will just lie and lie. Hopefully, we can do a class action lawsuit.” Another netizen criticized those who called the influencer cheap, writing, “They call you cheap but they have no problem with a billion-dollar corporation PHUCKING the little guy.”
This user called for accountability from the companies. “I don’t find you’re being cheap. Let’s hold these companies accountable for unfair pricing. If I’m buying 5 pounds of meat, I expect to have 5 lbs.”
Another commenter, outraged by the deception from the organizations, wrote, “I generally won’t ding a small business unless it’s really egregious, but Walmart, any big corporations, 100% absolutely give me my money back!” A fifth user added, “Fight back against corporate greed.”
Undoubtedly, people will begin to adopt the approach, which can be stopped if these companies take the initiative to amend their ways.
