People today are quite inventive when it comes to saving money. Budgeting tricks have evolved throughout the years, ranging from clever to downright ludicrous.

A young couple recently created quite a stir on TikTok with an incredibly frugal tip. The hack, however,

didn’t just spark chuckles; it also started a debate, with some readers even saying the ruse ought to be outlawed.

Australian couple Mason and Mai are well-known for posting their money-saving tips on TikTok. Recently,

viewers became interested in Mason’s method of weighing bananas, sparking a contentious discussion.

Mason demonstrates his money-saving method in the popular video. In an effort to negotiate a cheaper price,

he peels the bananas before weighing them at the self-service checkout. But not everyone is won over by his strategy.

While some viewers laughed and praised Mason’s hack, others were more harsh.

While some comments mocked his efforts, saying it was too much work for only 25 cents, others proposed that this should be made illegal.

One reader jokingly remarked that Mason must be having ‘sleepless nights’ due to the weight of the plastic bag and the additional expense it entailed.

One observer referred to Mason’s behavior as ‘penny-pinching,’ and another suggested Mai leave him and call the police.

However, they didn’t limit their cost-cutting measures to bananas. Additionally, the duo gave a sly hint on how to

snag a free grocery bag at a store. They advise just using a bag designed for measuring fruits and vegetables to pack items.