[VIDEO] Here's How Much the 'Home Alone' Grocery Trip Would Cost in Biden’s America

Americans are feeling the pinch under Joe Biden's struggling economy. With inflation skyrocketing, stagnant wages, businesses floundering, and interest rates hitting the roof, the American dream seems increasingly out of reach for many young people. In times like these, it's natural to reminisce about the past, especially the 1990s – the era of flannel and the iconic 'Home Alone' movie. Remember the scene where young Kevin McCallister does his grocery shopping? This begs the question: what if Kevin shopped in 2023, in the midst of Joe Biden's gloomy America? How much more would his bill be? The answer is dishearteningly clear: significantly more

From Eat This Not That:

With Christmas now less than two weeks away, there's no better time for a cozy rewatch of "Home Alone." But this year, a famous shopping trip scene in the Christmas classic is leaving a bad taste in many consumers' mouths.

In the 1990 film, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (played by the now 43-year-old Macaulay Culkin) heads to his local grocery store to pick up a few groceries while his family is out of town for Christmas. His shopping haul included a loaf of Wonder Bread, a TV dinner, frozen macaroni and cheese, a half gallon of milk, a half gallon of orange juice, saran wrap, Tide laundry detergent, toilet paper, a bag of toy soldiers, and Snuggle brand dryer sheets. His grand total came out to just $19.83 after using a coupon for a $1 discount on the orange juice.

But how much would all of those grocery items cost in 2023? TikToker Geoffrey Lyons (@sellitlikelyons) went viral with a video last month where he set out to answer that question.

The TikToker checked prices online for all of the items at either Target or Walmart. Lyons couldn't find the exact TV dinner Kevin purchased in the film, so he substituted in a Hungry-Man Frozen Classic Chicken Dinner, which is currently listed for $4.99 at Target.

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@sellitlikelyons Groceries in 1990 vs Today Breakdown ☠️ #fyp #homealone #rockwalltx #geoffreylyons #lyonsden #northtexas #dallastx #dallasrealestate #dfw #dfwrealtor ♬ original sound - Geoffrey Lyons

The takeaway from this tale seems to be that in today's world, leaving kids at home alone isn't a risk we can afford to take. So, when you're organizing your grand family Christmas in Paris, remember not to leave your kids behind. But let's be real – with the current state of the economy, that Paris trip might just be out of reach. A tip of the hat to you, Joe, for that situation!