I guess the toilet paper became a meme, because it's such a widespread and pointless phenomenon. My last visit to the grocery store was a bit more disappointing. Things that were completely gone: Toilet paper (d'oh), paper towels, noodles, rice, cereal, bread (any kind), anything canned, chips and similar snacks, stuff in glasses (well, two glasses of cornichons and two of pickled onions were left), oil, eggs, butter, milk, dish soap, disinfectant, cleaning supplies, most fresh vegetables and fruit (I guess people just wanted to buy something when the noodles were gone), and other stuff I probably forgot. It looked like those video clips from Venezuela. There were still three pretzel rolls and some dried sausages that were hidden behind a pillar left, which means I wasn't completely out of luck.
I noticed people had decided against drinking themselves into a stupor, as the alcoholic beverages looked mostly untouched. Also, baking doesn't seem to be in fashion anymore, as there was enough flour and sugar left, and even some margarine (though not much, and none of the big packs).
And no worries, I have enough food at home. I had stocked up on crispbread sometime ago, and I still have some baguettes I can bake in the oven. I also got the last two pieces of packed meat.
So, yes, it's kind of hilarious to look at your pics, but it's still a rather quaint image of the real thing. I guess, with my current cough, I should avoid visiting the store, unless I'm keen on meeting some soul mate of Angie.
I noticed people had decided against drinking themselves into a stupor, as the alcoholic beverages looked mostly untouched. Also, baking doesn't seem to be in fashion anymore, as there was enough flour and sugar left, and even some margarine (though not much, and none of the big packs).
My husband was supposed to get me my favorite flavor of ice cream last week, because it was on sale. But it was all gone. He was told they'd get some more on Thursday night, so it would be available on Friday, but when he went after work, once again it was all gone, and not just my strawberry cheesecake ice cream, but all of it! They said people were stockpiling... But Ice Cream?!!!!
OMG!!! Ice Cream?? WOW!! We haven't been hoarding toilet paper here...or anything for that matter. But, I do have a freezer full of venison should someone need something to eat. As far as a side to go with that...forget it! The frozen veggies...GONE!! Calm down...this too shall pass!
Nope. Not much need at the moment since almost all of my sims eventually learn gardening and they'll make enough to feed themselves and the family quite well.
As far as my own family goes, no we haven't really been panic buying.
It's a little ridiculous. We don't need all of this stuff immediately - Especially because if we aren't moving as much (I'm not walking anywhere), we don't need as many calories. It's really taking a lot of food away from people who need it, and is irresponsible and stressing out the entire economic distribution system.
We're okay for the time being, the only thing that's not been ransacked at our supermarkets are plant based alternatives and vegetarian sausages, and been veggos we should be okay - until the selfish hoarders decide to ransack those as well! There's not been a loo roll in town for a few weeks now, I just do not get the loo roll obsession! Difficult times, but we'll get through t if we remain sensible and aware.
In the UK a lot of places are introducing rations. Been in both Sainsburys and Tesco and toilet paper and pasta are all gone. New rules have been applied. A lock down is expected this weekend. I was told not to come into work today either. A very strange time!
Oops, misread title. No, no sims panic buying, not yet anyway. Though they did just come home from Shang Simla. Oops. Wonder if that's why they keep getting sick...
Read through my next paragraph if u feel like, or just skip....
No panic buying here from my fam. We just bought what we felt like we needed for a month or so. Though long as I have ramen noodles/cup of noodles/ teriyaki beef/chicken chow mein, Starbucks Frappuccinos, and chocolate, I'll be happy. :smiley:
Although, asking for a lego set so I wouldn't be entirely bored and ending up with three because my brother said we'd be stuck in the house for a month might count?