When they stood in front of the ice cream truck with cash in hand, ready to pay, the twins got a double scare, says Daily mail. Firstly, the price shown for two ice creams with extra gum was the astronomical sum of £9 or around €10.50. Faced with such a price, the girls did not mince their words. “We’re not going anywhere with this! The one that comes to my street weighs 1 pound or 2 pounds at most. He doesn’t want any customers with prices like this. He should know!“, they then exclaimed.
But the misfortune does not end there. In addition to the exorbitant price, they realized that the seller only accepted credit card payments, which was out of the question for those who only carried cash. “He only takes bank cards! I’m here with my money. It’s really abuse!“, they scolded about their inability to afford ice cream.
Gemini reaction goes viral
The video of the twins quickly made the rounds on social media and accumulated thousands of views on Instagram and millions on TikTok. Netizens were charmed by the spontaneity and “sassiness” by the two girls who were described as sassy, adorable and brilliant by netizens.
“I need more videos of them sharing their day and their opinions! So entertaining. They made me smile“, one user commented on Instagram. Another added: “You MUST post more videos like this! Your girls are fun.“The popularity of this video even led to some are asking for more similar content from the twins.
They become a symbol of inflation
Marnie and Mylah’s reaction to the price of ice cream is a direct reflection of the cost of living crisis affecting many families across the UK. With inflation pushing prices to high levels, even simple pleasures like eating ice cream become a luxury.
Families must now make tough choices and rethink their spending to adapt to this new economic reality. This phenomenon affects not only leisure but also basic needs, forcing households to revise their budget significantly.
The United Kingdom is the victim of a general rise in prices
This situation is not an isolated case. The price of ice cream in the United Kingdom, to talk only about this product, has seen a significant increase in recent years. For example, the price of a simple ice cream 99 Flakeswhich could be equivalent to Italian ice cream, has reached new heights, with prices up to €6.65 (£5.75) in some areas. In London, Birmingham and Newcastle, prices often exceed €4 (£3.50) for a single ice cream.
In tourist spots like Serpentine Park in Hyde Park, isprices may even rise even higher, with prices close to €6.65 for a basic ice cream and surcharge of 30 euro cents for extra toppings. This increase in prices makes ice cream in particular increasingly unaffordable for many families.
