That's Crazy": Influencer Spends Rs 1,655 To Buy Single Strawberry In US
People on social media platform X are criticising the 21-year-old influencer for such extravagant spending and calling it "a joke on society.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025
A social media influencer spent Rs 1,655 on a single strawberry from a luxury grocery store in the US, which triggered a strong reaction. One person called it "a joke on society."
A recent viral video has sparked widespread discussion after Los Angeles-based influencer Alyssa Antoci purchased a single strawberry for $19 (approximately ₹1,655) from Erewhon, a luxury grocery store known for its high-end products. The strawberry, imported from Kyoto, Japan, and sold under the brand Elly Amai, is marketed as the "best-tasting strawberry in the entire world." In her TikTok video, which has garnered over 13 million views, Antoci described the fruit as "the best strawberry I've ever had in my life."
The extravagant purchase has elicited mixed reactions online. Some viewers criticized the high price, with comments highlighting the perceived excessiveness of spending such an amount on a single piece of fruit. Others questioned the marketing claims, noting that Kyoto is not traditionally known for strawberry cultivation.
Erewhon, frequented by celebrities like the Kardashians and Justin Bieber, has previously made headlines for its expensive offerings, including a bag of eight large frozen ice spheres priced at $32.
This incident underscores the ongoing debate about luxury food items and consumerism, especially when such products are promoted through social media platforms.