A TikTok video showcasing a man's unusual money-saving tactic at the grocery store has ignited a heated debate online. The clip, posted by Australian content creators Mason and Mai, shows a man meticulously peeling a banana before weighing it at a self-checkout kiosk. The video's on-screen text reads, "How my frugal boyfriend saves money on his bananas," accompanied by a disheartened emoji. Set to a trending Usher song snippet, the video quickly amassed nearly 850,000 views and sparked a flurry of reactions.
While the creators label the behavior as "frugal," many commenters expressed disapproval, calling it "penny-pinching" and even suggesting a breakup. Some users questioned the legality of the practice, while others pointed out the irony, considering the effort involved in transporting the whole banana to the store. However, a few commenters defended the man's actions, highlighting the weight of the peel and the potential savings. One user even calculated the peel to account for 31-33% of the banana's total weight, arguing that the man was effectively getting a 33% discount.
The video's caption, "The secondhand embarrassment tho," suggests that even the creators might have reservations about the banana-peeling strategy. Adding to the discussion, several TikTok users pointed out that banana peels are edible, further questioning the necessity of removing them. The debate continues to rage, with opinions divided on whether the man's actions are ingenious or simply absurd.
Supermarkets typically price produce by weight. (iStock)
While some consider banana peels edible, they are not a common snack. (iStock)
