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B2: I agree with what my wife said. In uncertain times buying stuff allows people to think they have a little control of something

Posted by Beaker (aka Anniebecca) Mar 15 '20, 16:07

loading up on TP may seem dumb, but it lets people think they are doing something/anything in the face of something they can't deal with

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Yep. There haven't been many days these last few weeks when I haven't bought something to "stock up on", even if it's just a 5-pack of noodles - Roger More Mar 15, 16:21 2
- today was the first day since last Sunday I haven't been to he store -- nm - Beaker Mar 15, 16:28 1
  - The flour and sugar aisles are still wastelands. But then it hit me - Bulk Barn. -- nm - Reagen Mar 15, 16:51
Kind of makes sense. Cases of hole roll take up a lot of space though. Seems liquor and drugs would be more efficient. -- nm - zunkskunk with the bad take Mar 15, 16:15 2
- Barter system. -- nm - Reagen Mar 15, 16:16 1
  - who runs Barter Town?! -- nm - Beaker Mar 15, 16:18
That could arguably apply to anything perhaps. To some, going out to a bar may seem selfish but to others it may let them feel like things are normal - JackDawson Mar 15, 16:14

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