Australia's 'most handsome grocer' sets hearts racing as women swoon over more than just his incredibly cheap fruits and vegetables
Skippy's Fresh Frootz at Victoria Point in Redland City, south-east of Brisbane, has become a viral sensation partly due to its crazy offers, such as five cent lemons.
The greengrocer was started by Sam Eletri and his friend Chris Tonks-Foote back in 2018, while Mr Eletri's son Elijah Etri promotes the special deals on TikTok.
Elijah appears to have given customers another reason to visit the fruit and vegetable store, with women falling head over heels in love with him.
'Ladies, can we all agree we're not going to Skippy's for the prices?' one said.
'Dude I'm 100 per cent sure everyone is going to Skippy's for the views not the prices,' another added.
'Oh hun, can you skip over me a couple of times? Here, Skippy,' a third said.
'God, he's handsome,' a fourth chimed in.
One said she was happy for Elijah to have his 'way with me' while another joked they would gladly pay 'full price for Big Skip'.
Loyal fans also noted in the latest video that Elijah appeared to be working out.
'Skippy's arms are getting bigger. Skippy's been working out,' one wrote.
'My short king,' a second said.
In the latest video, the Adonis of the Aisle spruiked cauliflowers as big as his head for $1.99 as well as avocados for 99c, 1kg of onions for 99c and dozens of other fresh fruits and vegetables for a fraction of the prices seen at Coles and Woolworths.
'Prices you've never seen the supermarket - and you never will - happen here almost weekly at Skippy's Fresh Frootz,' he said.
Skippy's Fresh Frootz has been gaining traction online since the company started posting videos in 2023, partly to expose the supermarket giants during the cost-of-living crisis.
In one clip watched more than 2.3million times, Elijah promoted watermelon for just 9c a kilo, a fraction of the cost seen at major supermarkets.
Elijah encouraged other Aussies to support local by shopping at independent stores.
'We aren't the only ones being competitive,' he said.
'Our prices are a bit more drastic, but other independent grocers are selling produce for cheap too.
'Aussies need to break away from convenience to challenge these major supermarkets doing the wrong thing.
'If more Aussies do that then more local business will open or thrive, and the major supermarkets will realise they can't get away with everything.'
Perth to Sydney have pleaded with the company to expand to other states.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
27 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Guy Sebastian caught in yet another embarrassing promotional performance for his new album in Sydney after only eight fans showed up to see him in Darwin
Guy Sebastian can't catch a break. The Aussie singer, 43, has been caught in another embarrassing promotional gig for his new album. The Aussie singer, who rose to fame after winning the first season of Australian Idol, is currently spruiking his newly-released album 100 Times Around The Sun at various locations across Australia. Last week he performed to a crowd of just eight fans at the JB Hi-Fi shop in Darwin's Casuarina Square. Now, a video has been shared on Reddit showing the songwriter performing at the Apple Store in Sydney City Centre. 'Stumbled upon a pop-up Guy Sebastian show at the city Apple Store tonight?' one person confusedly captioned the clip posted on Tuesday. In the video, Guy performed a passionate rendition of his 2012 hit Battle Scars as fans watched on at the George Street store. Social media users flooded the post to poke fun at Guy's recent Sydney performance. 'And the crowd goes mild,' one person wrote below the post. Another quipped: 'Who approved his busking licence?' 'Did you get the phone cable you were looking for or was Guy blocking the shelf?' one social media user joked. Others mentioned his recent appearance at Westfield Parramatta, where Guy performed to shoppers passing by in a pop-up performance. 'Was at Parra Westfield Sunday. Seems to be giving concerts away,' one fan said. Another penned: 'He's doing the Westfield circuit too.' Guy does not seemed fazed about the criticism, and was seen smiling while walking through Sydney Airport with his entourage in tow. He then proceeded to board a plane at the departures gate Guy, who recently quit The Voice to focus on making new music, had a giant grin on his face as an excited fan approached him for a selfie. The Who's That Girl hitmaker veered from his security as he leant in for a picture with the chuffed fan. After the photo, Guy swiftly rejoined his crew, grinning after the heartwarming fan moment. He then proceeded to board a plane at the departures gate. Last week, Guy's personal appearance at a suburban Darwin shopping centre ended abruptly following an awkward moment with a young girl. Just a handful of people had lined up to see the former chart topper and Australian Idol winner for a signing session to mark the launch of his new album. Store bosses insisted around 40 people queued up to meet and greet the star at the JB Hi-Fi shop in Darwin's Casuarina Square. But Daily Mail staff at the scene put the real figure closer to just eight - and the event suddenly ended after he was introduced to the young girl. The child had painted a picture of the singer and wanted him to keep it, but Guy tried to graciously refuse to accept the gift. Guy said it would be better if she kept it, and added that it looked 'amazing'. Instead, he offered to sign the picture, telling the child her painting made him look like a 'police officer' and that she had 'nailed it'. Guy and his entourage left the store shortly after, with the star appearing tired and forlorn as he attempted to smile for the few diehard fans present.
The Guardian
2 hours ago
- The Guardian
A love supreme: this Sunderland fan in Australia is happy to embrace nocturnal fandom
Long-term relationships often come with sporting baggage. He gave me Sunderland and I gave him Adelaide Crows. One of us has done much better in this deal. When we first started dating, I remember asking him, an Englishman, which Premier League team he supported. He was very well spoken so I was expecting a London club, or, because everyone else seemed to support them, one of the glamour teams. So, when he said Sunderland, he caught me off guard. He explained. Sunderland isn't a team you choose – it chooses you, whether you like it or not. It gets passed on. 'My dad was born near Roker Park … it's in the blood.' I liked that answer. Norwood Football Club is in my blood. When my Papou died, the hearse drove down the Norwood Parade in Adelaide so he could have one last look at the footy ground. And now that we have a son, I like that he has passed on Sunderland, for better or for worse, to our boy. Unfortunately, there has been a lot more of the worse than the better. Following from more than 16,000km away in Australia only exacerbates the cruelty. Setting your alarm for 5am and watching your team get beaten on a regular basis is not my idea of fun. At least being in a cult dangles the carrot of salvation. Sunderland's fanzine is called A Love Supreme. It's an apt name for a supporter base whose devotion has been pushed to its absolute limits yet somehow still stayed strong. That love has never been more tested than over this past decade. If there was silverware for heartache, torment and despair, Sunderland's trophy cabinet would be bulging. Their downfall has been as spectacular as it has been swift. In 2017 they finished bottom of the Premier League. The following season, in 2018, they somehow managed to repeat the feat in the Championship. And then, just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, they spent three seasons threatening, but never quite managing to get out of League One. Three seasons trapped in footballing limbo, where no one can hear you scream. In 2022, in their fourth season in League One, Sunderland finally won in the playoffs to climb back up to the Championship. One statistic sums up the stability of the club perfectly: since 2017 Sunderland have had 18 managers (including caretakers). Yet during all the disappointments, fiascos and failures, the fans still turned out. Here's another remarkable statistic: the club finished with the highest average attendances in each year during their time in League One – and for each year in the Championship. But as loyal as the fanbase is, it craves success. If you've seen the 2018 Netflix documentary, Sunderland 'Til I Die, you'll know what this club means to its fans. From its first historic home, Roker Park in 1898, and on to the Stadium of Light in 1997, Sunderland AFC has been part of the city's DNA – its heartbeat. This city has endured plenty of economic hardships since the collapse of its once thriving shipbuilding, and coal mining industries – and is still doing it tough. Despite this, the one collective sense of pride has always been its football club. Its success – and failure – is felt deeply by all. It's in the blood. So, in the early hours of 26 May, while the rest of our neighbourhood slept, we sat in front of the TV, stomachs churning, watching the Championship playoff final at Wembley. Sunderland v Sheffield United. After eight years, one match away from a return to the biggest football league in the world. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Sunderland scored the winning goal in the last minute of time added on. For once a fairytale ending – and it felt just as magical, the final whistle acting like a flick of the wand, its shower of fairy dust magically erasing a decade of pain. There is no way we didn't wake the neighbours. Now the glittering lights of the Premier League await – which explains the new addition to my morning routine. As I make my son's lunch for school with the kettle brewing, I check the summer transfer market. The last time I did this, my son, who is soon to be a teen, was crawling. Granit Xhaka, the former Arsenal midfielder, is moving to Wearside. Fist pump! We need premiership experience. He joins a squad bolstered by eight (at the time of writing), mostly young, exciting additions. We've been busy – and for once we seem to be ahead of things. For a club whose motto this past decade could have been, Hope Springs Eternal, we seem, dare I say it, to be making the right kind of moves. The bookies have us as favourites to go straight back down but, to steal a line from the terraces, 'that's utter bollocks'. Now is not the time for negativity. Now is the time to embrace the nocturnal hours. Now is the time to luxuriate in the build-up, now is the time to check out the new home and away strip (love it!), to pour over the fixtures (first up West Ham at home. Brilliant. Three points in the bag). Now is the time to dream. The wilderness years are over, and the Black Cats are back. Their devoted fans are back too, soon to fill the best stadiums in England with their roar and their anthem – the sweet sound of Elvis's, Can't Help Falling In Love. Amen to that. The countdown to midnight 17 August has begun.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Daniel Ricciardo reveals the VERY surprising things he refuses to keep in his house - even though they're very close to his heart
Aussie superstar Daniel Ricciardo achieved 8 Formula 1 Grand Prix wins and 32 podium finishes during his 13-year career - but his house is devoid of racing mementos and memorabilia. Ricciardo was let go by Racing Bulls after the 2024 Singapore GP, with Red Bull's advisor Helmut Marko explaining that the Aussie was no longer showing the 'killer instinct' he had displayed earlier in his racing career. The 36-year-old is now enjoying time away from the sport and has revealed that he doesn't like to be reminded of his many racing achievements while at home. 'It's funny, I don't really like having my racing stuff in my house,' Ricciardo told Mel McLaughlin at Ray White's Connect Conference on Monday. 'If my parents have some of me in their house, that's fine. 'I'm still quite shy with some of the achievements.' The beloved Aussie also joked about why he was now sporting a thick beard. 'Well, I haven't been shaving my face,' he said. 'The beard is my comfort right now. 'I had a fallout with my barber and then I lost my razor. It's been a tough six months.' Ricciardo bid farewell to what he described as a 'wild and wonderful' career, having become one of the most popular drivers in the sport. But like many athletes, stepping away from the fast-paced, rock and roll lifestyle that is professional sport, Ricciardo explained he struggled to adjust to life away from the glitz and glamour of Formula One. 'I've lived this crazy, high-speed life for so long, and I just sat into a little bit of stillness,' Ricciardo explained. 'I suddenly wasn't always surrounded by a ton of people giving their opinions and thoughts.' After the rigours of being a professional racing driver had encompassed his life for so long, Ricciardo explained he was now doing a bit of soul searching in order to understand who he truly was, while also admitting he was learning to become more magnanimous. 'I've had a lot of time, I've done some hiking. I was in Alaska a few weeks ago and didn't get mauled by a grizzly which was a bonus. 'I've been trying to figure out who I am other than this race car driver. 'I've come to appreciate the little things more and the meaning of the importance of family and friends. 'I've always been driven, and that sometimes leads you to being selfish, so I'm trying to learn to be a bit more selfless and become a better listener.' Ricciardo cut a philosophical figure as the Australian also delved into his sacking. As yet, Ricciardo has not opened up on his plans for the future. Since his departure from AlphaTauri there has been speculation that he might step back into racing in some capacity. However, it appears he is resigned to the fact that his time in Formula One has ended. While he never got to become a world champion, the ever-humble Australian spoke of his pride at his achievements in the sport. 'I never thought I would have this career. I never thought I'd be here, you know? That's the truth,' he explained. 'Yes, my dream was to be world champion, and there were years along the way where I genuinely felt like it was gonna happen. 'I got close, that's OK. 'If I were a world champion sitting here today, would it change how I feel or how I view myself, or anything like that? I don't think so. 'Maybe my ego would be big. We don't want that. I have no regrets.'
