Tesco shoppers have ridiculed a man for assembling what they call the 'worst meal deal going' after he selected an unusual main course that many did not even realise was available. The incident has sparked a lively debate online about the boundaries of the popular supermarket lunch offer.
The Quest for the Worst Combination
Will Richards took to TikTok to share a video of himself and a friend in a Tesco store, deliberately seeking out the most 'dreadful' combination of items from the meal deal selection. Their choices quickly drew attention and amusement from viewers.
The duo opted for mango chunks as their snack and a mango, apple, and passionfruit Innocent smoothie as their drink. However, it was the main component that truly baffled onlookers: a larger pot of mango chunks. This fruit-only main course deviates sharply from the traditional sandwich, wrap, or pasta pot options.
Social Media Reactions
Comments on the video ranged from disbelief to humour. One user questioned, 'Do they honestly do mango as a main?' while another joked, 'Mangos as a MAIN has to be some sort of recession indicator!' Others criticised the smoothie for including apples and passionfruit, suggesting a mango-flavoured Tango would have been more consistent.
Some defended the choice, with one woman claiming she had been telling people about the mango main for years without being believed. Another declared, 'Mango cubed is the best meal deal in the world.'
Cost Comparison
Interestingly, a Tesco meal deal costs £4.25 (or £3.85 with a Clubcard), while a pack of two whole mangoes is only £1.75. This means Will and his friend could have purchased four whole mangoes for less than the price of their mango-themed meal deal, adding another layer of irony to the situation.
