The 8 levels of coolness in a Lebanese 'dekkene'

On a scale from 1 to pink notes, how dikkene-cool were you?

2016-01-03 09:00

Growing up in Lebanon, we all went to the little shops under our houses or in our villages, and we all eagerly held our money to buy our junk food. Here are the 8 levels of coolness at a Lebanese dekkene, starting from the bottom.

1) 500 LL

Yes, it was a sad time and you spent yesterday's 5,000 on fireworks. It's Albeni or "tlet 2alwein" ice cream for you.

2) 750 LL

Not too bad… for a Pampa.

3) 1,000 LL

You're at an average spend level. Go all out on a Twix.

4) 1,500 LL

Yes, you are escalating, but there is a tradeoff: a KitKat AND a bag of Fantasia or a sumptuous Crunch with a 250 L.L. coming back to you?

5) 1,750 LL

You are about to be teleported to an island in Paradise. Under the coconut groves (the entrance to your building), you will be enjoying a Bounty and a tropical-flavored Maccaw.

6) 2,000 LL

Wow, you have an amazing teta. You buy that sandwich ice cream like there is no tomorrow.

7) 4,000 LL

All the other kids are starting to really get jealous of that luxurious Galaxy packaging. No one can stop you now.

8) 5,000 LL

Is that a pink note? BALLER.