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humor Babylon Bee 2026-05-22

Couple's Budget Battle: Throw Pillows Triumph Over Basic Sustenance!

In a shocking turn of events, Derek and Amanda Hollister have once again declared throw pillows the victor over food in their monthly budget. Who needs groceries when you can have artisanal lumbar support?


<img src="https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/6a0dfb7b5e4aa6a0dfb7b5e4ab.jpg" style="width: 100%;" width="400" /><p>DES MOINES, IA β€” After a tense end-of-month budgeting session, local couple Derek and Amanda Hollister confirmed on Friday that "throw pillows" had once again narrowly edged out "food" as the family's largest monthly expense.</p>

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