Beer will cost over $11 a pint at Olympics
Londoners are up in arms over the steep price of beer expected for the upcoming Summer Games.
Sample menus for the Games were published on Tuesday, and one of the more notable observations made by The Telegraph is that a pint of Heineken will cost £7.23, or slightly over $11.
But fret not, Olympics organizers thinks it's totally reasonable to gouge fans to that extent.
"We believe that our prices are more than comparable to those found at other major sporting events, which because of their temporary nature are often more expensive than the high street,” said London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton.
So the guy essentially acknowledged prices are much higher than standard ones, but he says that should be expected. I'm sure everyone will appreciate that.
Other prices include at least £8 for the classic English dish of fish and chips, £2.10 for a toasted teacake, £2.30 for a 500ml bottle of Coca-Cola and £2 for a cup of tea.
I know I'm showing my age here, but I remember the good ole' days when a 20oz bottle of Coke only cost $1 at a vending machine. Now you have to drop over $3.50 for one. The fish and chips for just over $12 doesn't seem like a terrible deal, but when you realize a pint of beer is almost the same price, you have to weigh your priorities.
The good news is they'll at least let fans bring in some food.
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Showing your age huh,,,,I used to buy 6 oz coke in the little green bottles for a nickel from the machine. As for the food pricing that is absolutely terrible. About half of that could be cut and still make a huge profit. Any alcohol should NOT be allowed in the games....To much chance for hotheads to make problems when intoxicated.
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The gouging of people attending an event is not uncommon. At a NASCAR race a large pizza was $27. Motel rooms on race weekend were $100/night higher than non race weekends. Thats why my family does not attend pro sports events anymore. Nothing wrong with making a buck, but lets be reasonable. NFL tickets are $100 (and up) + $50 to park?? Outrageous salaries mean outrageous prices. If attendance drops maybe the owners will get the message. Look at all the empty seats at a NASCAR race, just a few years ago they were sold out.
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local grocerey store,lazyboy,and my own television far outwieghs the oppurtunity to travel to an event thats just going to gouge me at every corner, ah such a wonderful invention television is.
