Vincent and the $5 milkshake

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OptimumTaurus — 9 years ago(January 19, 2017 01:31 PM)

Dude, you just spent $1500 on heroin, why are you harping on a $5 milkshake?
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generallolo-1 — 9 years ago(January 20, 2017 05:55 AM)

Because heroin, unlike milkshake, is illegal. Furthermore, everything in this world has its worth depending upon the value you place on it. Vince was prepared to pay good money for heroin because he was, surprise surprise, addicted to it. On the other hand, he probably wasn't a regular milkshake drinker. Just like how those who love to wear bling are likely to spend their hard earned on gold jewelry, but not on other things. If you were a dude, would you be interested in purchasing overpriced ladies' underwear?

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Indisposed — 9 years ago(January 27, 2017 05:14 AM)

Five bucks for a milkshake is almost standard nowdays.
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zilla7777 — 9 years ago(February 05, 2017 05:26 PM)

Five bucks for a milkshake is almost standard nowadays.
Yeah, but that was a lot for a run-of-the-mill vanilla milkshake in 1994. Part of the point of that scene, IMO, is that in order to experience the nostalgic-indulgent restaurant, you'll have to pay the price.
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