The Legendary 7-Euro Bocadillo: A Tale of Culinary Inflation
Once upon a time, in the quaint seaside town of Fuengirola, there was a humble bocadillo—a simple roll with ham and vegetables. It lived a modest life, priced at a reasonable 3 euros, bringing joy to locals and tourists alike. But one fateful day, something extraordinary happened.
The café, in an act of divine enlightenment (or perhaps financial desperation), bestowed upon this bocadillo the status of a luxury item. Gone were the days of affordability; now, it sat proudly on the menu—wait, no, actually, it wasn't even on the menu—at a staggering 7 euros.
Our unsuspecting hero, eager for a light breakfast, innocently approached the counter. He ordered his usual: a café con leche and a bocadillo, expecting to pay the standard few euros. But little did he know, this was no ordinary morning. This was the morning where sandwiches defied economic logic.
When the bill arrived—8.80 euros—his eyes widened. "Surely, this must be a mistake!" he thought. But no, the café had, without warning, decided that this was now a gourmet delicacy, fit for kings and oil barons.
Had the bread been hand-kneaded by Michelin-starred bakers? Had the ham been massaged daily by a Spanish farmer whispering sweet nothings to each slice? Were the vegetables grown in a secret garden watered with unicorn tears? No one knew. The café certainly didn’t think it necessary to display the price beforehand. Surprise, surprise!
As our hero handed over a 20-euro bill, reality sank in. He had just paid more for a sandwich and coffee than he would for a full lunch at a decent restaurant. The café, in its generosity, returned 11.20 euros in change, but the psychological damage had been done.
And so, he left, not just with a full stomach, but with a newfound appreciation for the fine art of silent price gouging.
The bocadillo, meanwhile, sat smugly in its paper wrap, knowing it had reached heights no ordinary roll had ever dared...
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