Convenience stores across Florida often run deals to bring in more customers. Sometimes, a few folks turn a good bargain into something bigger. When store promotions rely on trust, they often draw people aiming to get more than what’s on offer. Recently, a video from Florida captured one such moment when shoppers arrived determined to maximize their gains from a $1.99 deal. However, everything went downhill after that – at least that’s what the internet thinks.
The footage features individuals at a store’s self-serve drink station using containers much larger than standard cups. A woman is seen proving just how far people will go for a good deal. She is surrounded by several kids and is busy filling up big plastic buckets, containers, and even bags with Slurpee and fountain drinks. They go for blue, red, and orange flavors, pouring these drinks into the oversized vessels one after another. All this for just $1.99, a price meant for a regular cup.
The video has text that says something like “bring your own cup day we here 199 will get you filled up,” spiced up with fire and laughing emojis. Initially, the video appeared on Instagram thanks to user @bri2funny31. Soon after, it found ...