💸 Sticker Shock: Financial Vertigo in Full Effect!
Have you ever felt your wallet go into hiding at the sight of a price tag? Welcome to the world of sticker shock.
Definition
Sticker shock: Noun. The shock or dismay experienced upon discovering the high price of an item or service.
Synonyms
- Price shock
- Cost surprise
- Rate cringe
Antonyms
- Bargain bliss
- Price delight
- Cost contentment
Related Expressions
- “Breaking the bank”
- “Costs an arm and a leg”
- “Wallet breaker”
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “I experienced sticker shock so severe, my credit card tried to file for divorce.” - Max Spender
- “Nothing like sticker shock to make you question your career choices.” - Penn E. Pincher
Proverbs and References
- “A fool and his money are soon parted.” - Proverbs
- Movie Reference: Confessions of a Shopaholic - The protagonist knows more than her fair share about sticker shock.
- Book Reference: The Smartest Investment Book You’ll Ever Read by Daniel R. Solin. Though focusing on investments, the theme of cost analysis is relevant.
Example in Literature and Media
- “Fifty per cent I’ll be half in love with a proper home, the rest I’d wager deals with half-price homes” - Artistic expression through linguistic observation by Whit Fordhouse.
- Song Reference: Can’t Buy Me Love by The Beatles. Sometimes the real cost isn’t out of pocket but of the heart.
### Which of these could cause sticker shock?
- [x] A $10,000 handbag
- [ ] A $1 pack of gum
- [ ] Free samples at a store
- [ ] A generic supermarket checkout
> **Explanation:** A $10,000 handbag is a prime example of something that could cause sudden sticker shock due to its exorbitant price.
### Which term represents a similar concept to sticker shock?
- [ ] Roulette wheel
- [ ] Candy crush
- [x] Price shock
- [ ] Epic fail
> **Explanation:** Price shock is a synonymous term for sticker shock, representing the same surprise at high cost.
### True or False: Sticker shock originated in the animal industry.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** Sticker shock originated in the 1970s with regard to government regulations increasing the cost of automobiles, not in the animal industry.
May your experiences be rich but not always expensive. Keep an eye on value, not just the price tag.
Fondly, Payne Fullprice
