-: Well, looks like you bought a bundle
of groceries there, Aunt Bee.
-: And it seems to cost a bundle too.
-: Yeah, it does, but you know what,
food's the bargain today.
The consumer spends the smallest percentage
of his after-tax dollar for food
than any time in the history of the United States.
-: Is that so?
-: Course!
Don't forget, Aunt Bee, I'm well-informed on these matters.
In 1947 to 1949, the consumer spent 26 cents
out of his after-tax dollar for food.
But today, food only costs him 19 cents out of every dollar.
And another thing--
-: What's that, Andy?
-: Today in this country,
people spend less of their total income on food
than the people anywhere in the world.
-: Well, that's good to know, Andy.
-: So please, Aunt Bee, when you hear talk
about the cost of food, just give out the facts.
Food is a bargain.
-: I will, Andy, and I'll say you said so.
-: Me, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.