Frugality can take many forms, but on a bizarre episode of TLC’s “Extreme Cheapskates,” viewers were left speechless after former professional wrestler Goldy Locks introduced a radical money-saving method involving a very personal ingredient: human poop.
The Finance of the Family
The episode focused on the Stapleton family, a couple with two children struggling financially despite a combined monthly income of $7,400. Their grocery bill, however, reached a staggering $1,800, with an additional $700 spent on dining out. This excessive spending left them with a $500 monthly deficit, prompting the intervention of the show’s resident “cheapskate” expert, Goldy Locks.
Compulsive Online Shopping Habit
Upon entering the Stapletons’ home, Goldy was confronted with piles of shipping boxes cluttering the living and dining rooms—a testament to Tracy’s compulsive online shopping habit. Witnessing the family’s financial struggle firsthand, Goldy knew she had to intervene.
The Solution to the Issue
Determined to help the family overcome their financial woes, Goldy proposed a radical solution: using their own feces to fertilize a backyard garden. She revealed that her personal composting method allows her to spend just $84 on food each month, a fraction of what the Stapletons currently shell out.
The Unconventional Gift
After discussing their financial situation, Goldy unveiled her unconventional gift — a collection of plastic buckets filled with compost made from her own waste.
How to Compost
Despite their initial resistance, Locks persisted. She explained the composting process, advocating for layering kitchen scraps with human waste and covering them with materials like leaves or sawdust to neutralize the smell.
Power of Resourcefulness
Goldy insisted that within a year, this “waste” would transform into “incredible soil,” a testament to the power of resourcefulness.
The Family Didn’t Like It
However, the family’s reluctance was real, with Kevin expressing his dislike of the idea of using human waste as fertilizer. Undeterred, Goldy persisted, offering practical advice on composting and even constructing a makeshift cardboard outhouse from the surplus shipping boxes.
Outdoor Bathroom Breaks
Although hesitant at first, the younger son eventually warmed up to the idea of outdoor bathroom breaks, finding solace in the tranquility of nature.
Will They Embrace the Idea?
As the episode concluded, the Stapletons remained skeptical about embracing Goldy’s composting method fully. Despite her best efforts, Kevin remained steadfast in his refusal, declaring, “I don’t work this hard to poop in a backyard.”
Share Your Thoughts
So what do you think? Would you ever consider using human waste compost in your garden?
