Eh, you also went FairPrice and saw no spaghetti, is it? Yesterday Valentine’s Day, confirm plus chop, whole Singapore wanted to cook spaghetti for their partners! Like Japanese KFC on Christmas, but Singaporean style.
Spaghetti Mania Hits SG
- Valentine’s Day sparks a nationwide spaghetti craving.
Went to FairPrice yesterday wanting to buy spaghetti to cook for Valentines Day tonight and its SOLD OUT. EVERY SINGLE BRAND
- FairPrice shelves were emptied faster than durian during peak season.
- Many Singaporeans turned to alternatives like linguine.
I ended up having to eat linguine tonight
- This phenomenon highlights Singaporeans’ tendency to follow trends.
Spaghetti Scarcity: The Problem
- Limited choices and potential price gouging.
I can sell my pack of spaghetti for $20
- The pressure to impress on Valentine’s Day leads to impulsive buying.
- Creates unnecessary stress and disappointment when faced with empty shelves.
Every couple thinking that if they cook carbonara or cacio e pepe and pair it with wine, they will get it tonight.
- Missed opportunities to try other equally romantic and delicious dishes.
Beat The Kiasu: Smart Solutions
- Plan ahead and buy non-perishable ingredients in advance.
That’s why I always have a stock of pasta at home, not to get laid, lol no but pasta doesn’t spoil
- Explore alternative pasta types like linguine or penne.
Linguine > spaghetti
- Consider other Valentine’s Day meal options beyond spaghetti. Think hawker food date!
- Embrace the spirit of togetherness, not just the perfect Instagram meal.
