This year, under the brutal Biden economy, the Easter Bunny isn’t bringing eggs to some kids but instead, he’s giving them potatoes.
Due to the record high cost of eggs due to various avian flu outbreaks, many parents are choosing to paint potatoes instead of eggs this year.
Various videos have gone viral on social media where parents are drawing potatoes with their children due to the rise in the price of eggs.
Could this be the year of the Easter potato?
With egg prices so high, some shoppers are looking for Easter egg alternatives. Enter Tater Decorators. https://t.co/L1rgYaj9ar
— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) April 7, 2023
The trend is so weird that Newsmax’s reporters couldn’t keep a straight face while reporting the story.
Watch:
Easter potatoes? With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some people are suggesting coloring potatoes instead of eggs. #Easter. yes I have shared my thoughts @Alex_Kraemer3 & @Chrisia Lenzo this morning @NEWSMAX. #EasterEggs #Friday 2023 pic.twitter.com/eRIOooyhRT
— Seth Denson (@SethDenson) April 7, 2023
Per Fox 8 Live News:
Egg prices have stabilized since January’s peak, but they’re still not cheap.
Some on social media are trying something different for Easter this year – painting potatoes instead of eggs.
Potato USA’s Marketing and Promotions Council is pushing the idea by offering tips on how to get the best Easter spud. You can use food coloring or regular coloring.
According to the Consumer Price Index, egg prices have increased by 66% over last year.
The skyrocketing price of eggs has left Dollar Tree unable to keep eggs on their shelves.
Dollar Tree stops selling eggs because they are now too expensive
