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City Requires My Number Card for 'Swamp Tart' Purchases — Introduces BMI-Linked Variable Sugar Tax

City Requires My Number Card for 'Swamp Tart' Purchases — Introduces BMI-Linked Variable Sugar Tax

Following the mass obesity epidemic among citizens caused by the explosively popular 'Swamp Tart,' the city council has designated patisseries as 'Designated Sugar Supply Stations.' Biometric authentication at purchase will apply punitive tax rates to citizens whose BMI exceeds the standard value. In response, a citizens' group claims 'the store tempted us' and has begun a hunger strike (with low-sugar snacks) demanding medical expense deductions for tart purchases.

Translations: JA