Little luxuries like ketchup have gotten too high.

As BuzzFeed's politics lead, my job is to do the doomscrolling for you.

Note: Some responses have been edited for clarity. 

"Apparently, many other people have the same idea because the marked-down beef sells very quickly. By the time I get to the store, it's usually gone. But very rarely, I get lucky."

"I’m able to get a good deal on gluten-free bread sometimes at Costco, so I do occasionally get a loaf to treat myself when I go to restock on paper towels and toilet paper, but I live alone, so making that trip is rare."

"The major ingredient is water. Diet or regular, there's no reason for this. I can't justify the price at this point."