The days of walking into a shop with just a pound and leaving with a haul of sweets are a thing of the past. Many now gauge the economy by keeping an eye on the price of a simple Cadbury's Freddo. However, Aldi has introduced a more affordable option with their budget-friendly Deeno the Dinosaur bars.
These dinosaur-themed treats are a bargain at just £1.99 for a pack of ten – meaning each bar costs just 20p, making them 5p cheaper than a Freddo. At first, fans were quick to praise the alternative, calling it a great deal online.
But recently, shoppers have been urging Aldi to "do the right thing" and offer the bars at a more nostalgic price. On X (formerly Twitter ), confectionery fan Mark Lawson wrote: "Petition to Aldi UK to sell these individually for 5p and let Deeno fulfil a vital role in the economy." Just been booted out the lawyers office for suggesting this https://t.
co/B7mGC74eQI However, Aldi declined in the most hilarious way. In a tweet on their official social media, the team wrote: "Just been booted out the lawyer's office for suggesting this." Despite Aldi's witty reply, fans continued to rally in the comments.
One user said, "Love this idea." Another suggested, "Go back and suggest 10p." This follows another amusing interaction when a shopper compared Deeno to Freddo .
Michelle Hodge tweeted: "I absolutely love these little Deeno bars. Do you think you may bring out a caramel version like that other brand that's a frog?" She added, "10 bars for £1.99 BAR.
