Supermarket Sweep host David Ruprecht says fans slide into his DMs for feet pics via @OhMySanchez

The host of one of TV's happiest game shows talks to EW about the best supermarket strategy and new fans blowing up his social media.

OK zoomers, it's time to protect this supermarket daddy at all costs. Talking to EW via his landline, the longtime host of Supermarket Sweep (1990-95, 2000-2003) David Ruprecht says he's recently been flooded with Facebook friend requests, to the point where one fan has even DMed him asking for pictures of his... bare feet!


"It was one of the most bizarre requests I had ever gotten," the 71-year-old, who recently moved to Santa Rosa, California, with his wife Patty, says. "In the '90s, we didn't have the social media. I've always had a good fan base!"


Earlier this month, Netflix users were treated to a hidden gem in the game show world: 15 episodes of Supermarket Sweep, a competition set in an actual supermarket that traces its roots back to 1965. The game involves trivia questions that help teams add time to their sweep. A sweep (not to be confused with a mini-sweep) is when a contestant runs into the supermarket to put as many items in their cart as possible, aiming to get the highest total cost to win the day's game. The show is full of smiles, serving viewers with much-needed dopamine to get them through the current pandemic.

A 'Supermarket Sweep' contestant who probably knows way more about generics than your Postmates driver
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As Desus & Mero writer Ziwe Fumudoh recently noted on Twiter: "I love supermarket sweep everyone looks so happy."

Ruprecht has been away from the Supermarket Sweep limelight for awhile, but that didn't stop us from getting him on the line to ask for the secret to being a big Sweep winner. Ruprecht also puts in his bid to be the upcoming announcer for the Supermarket Sweep revival hosted by Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You recently moved from your longtime home in Pasadena to Northern California. Even with the change, have you noticed people coming up to you or reaching out because of the recent Netflix bump?

DAVID RUPRECHT: Oh yeah! People are just calling me. And they're finding my home number which is a little disconcerting. But luckily anybody who has been interested in me, my fans and stuff, have all been very nice. I haven't had any stalkers. I will say, I've noticed in the last three weeks, my Facebook friend requests. I mean holy s—. Pardon me, but I used to get maybe two or three a week and now I'm getting 20 or 30 a day.

Oh my god, no! Are you actually talking to them?

On my cell phone, I'm getting all these pop-ups. They keep wanting to know "How are you doing today?" "Where do you live?" "Can I get a picture with you in bare feet?"

Wait, are you being for real right now?

It was one of the most bizarre requests I had ever gotten. In the '90s, we didn't have the social media. I've always had a good fan base! I really noticed [a fan base] when I was out around the country doing The Price Is Right Live. We always would do a meet and greet afterward and people would just line up forever because of Supermarket Sweep. It was, I mean, there would be hundreds from the audience.

Now watching it blow up on Netflix, is there something that you see in the show that makes it a timeless game show for audiences?

Well, it's hard for me to say since I was there. I do get that a lot from people. I did a radio interview with a Vegas station recently. And they, they were saying it just looks and is so much fun. And it's feel good. I wish I could come up with a National Enquirer scandal story to explain why. But it was really the nicest set. The contestant coordinators were terrific. They kept the contestants happy. You know, these civilians were in a TV studio for 10 hours and you gotta keep them happy and energized.
Do you still have a gripe with the producers for making you run all the way from the back of the set to the front every single show?
Oh, no not at all. I've always been a jogger. So it was just the opposite. It got my blood flowing.
Did you at any point during your time hosting try to run the course yourself?
No, never! We did over 1,000 shows. We were always busy. The way it was set up, we had to do all six shows in one day, with the first half being the podiums and answering questions. Then everybody takes a lunch break. They rearrange the studio and come back. We do the second half of the six shows where they're running through the supermarket.

What is this I hear about you coming back for the new Supermarket Sweep with Leslie Jones?
God willing, I will be doing the announcing for Supermarket Sweep. I sent in my tape. Now it's in their hands.
Do you have any advice to newcomers trying to compete to be Supermarket champs?
Turkeys and hams and briskets of beef are very heavy. Just giving you a little physics lesson. They ring up big, but they're very heavy.
So you're saying they should find something that's smaller?
You're warming the secrets out of me. The turkey is $25, well now it's probably more like $35. Whereas, a box of hair coloring might be $25 or $30. Or a contact lens solution might be $15. If I could play the game again right now, I think only one woman in my whole time hosting played the game the way I would have played it.

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New supermarket opening times and changes at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi as lockdown rules ease via @CathMurphy_

We've taken a look at supermarket opening times and new rules (Image: Getty Images)

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There are changes once again to the way in which we do our weekly shop or visit the supermarkets with new opening times and rules in place for customers.

It was confirmed earlier this week, dedicated shopping times for NHS staff and elderly or vulnerable customers had been removed at Asda and Sainsbury's. Iceland said it would be available when needed.

One of the main reasons for this is due to opening times being extended means customers now have more time to shop which will hopefully help fit around the shifts of those working for the NHS.

While rules are being relaxed in some areas, safety measures and signage around stores will still be in place this includes ensuring customers keep a one metre distance to each other at all times.

Below, we've taken a look and rounded-up the changes in place at supermarkets with immediate effect.
Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's has confirmed it no longer has exclusive opening times for specific groups such as the elderly or key workers - so customers can shop whenever they like.

Confirming the news, a spokesperson for Sainsbury's said: "Customers can also now shop with us at any time but NHS and care workers will still have priority entry from 7:30am to 8am Monday to Saturday and elderly, vulnerable and disabled customers will still have priority entry from 8am to 9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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"Customers are increasingly shopping with us at different times throughout the day and so we have now extended some of our opening hours. Customers can check our store locator for details."
Asda

Asda has already started extending the opening times of its stores in Liverpool with its Aintree and Walton stores open until midnight.

However Asda has scrapped its priority hours for vulnerable and key worker groups.

Instead NHS staff and carers have "priority" - meaning they are allowed to skip queues - in larger stores on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 9am, as well as Sundays 9am to 10am for browsing.
Tesco

Tesco has begun to extend its opening times across its different UK stores, with Express and Metro stores returning to their standard opening hours - typically from as early as 6am until 11pm or midnight.

However, despite the longer shopping hours, priority access will still be given to elderly and vulnerable shoppers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am until 10am, in all locations except its Express stores.

NHS workers also have priority hours every Tuesday and Thursday between 9am and 10am, plus browsing time one hour before stores open on Sundays - though again this option is not available in its Express stores.

NHS workers, care workers and those in the emergency services can also get priority access to stores with a valid ID.
Aldi

Aldi has kept its opening times the same despite the restrictions easing in the UK.

On its website, the supermarket states: “All day everyday key workers in the NHS, Police and Fire Service will take priority ahead of queues into our stores upon showing a valid ID.

"From Tuesday 14th April, we have extended our priority shopping time for emergency workers which will now include all groups entitled to a Blue Light card. This includes all Social Care Workers, First Responders and St John’s Ambulance staff, amongst many others.

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"This is in addition to early access on a Sunday, where they can enter stores 30 minutes prior to opening.

“We also open 30 minutes early Monday - Saturday for the Elderly (over 70) and vulnerable. Please note, in England and Wales, this is for browsing only. In Scotland, purchases can be made during this time.”
Morrisons

Morrisons has taken to its Facebook page to reassure its customers it would still offer dedicated shopping hours.
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Its post said: "You may have heard that some retailers are stopping their priority shopping hours.

"We wanted to reassure you that, at Morrisons, we’re continuing to open our stores early every day for our NHS workers and our next day Doorstep Delivery service continues for the elderly and vulnerable.

"If we can help you or someone you know with a Doorstep Delivery call us on 0345 611 6111 and select option 5. Thank you.
#FeedingTheNation #ItsMoreThanOurJob."

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Coles, Woolworths say supplies safe despite border closure via @suemitchellafr

Coles and Woolworths are confident the border closure between NSW and Victoria will cause little disruption to food and grocery supplies, and have lifted almost all purchase restrictions put in place last week amid another outbreak of panic buying.

Coles said on Monday night it would drop all limits on purchases at its supermarkets and convenience stores, and Coles Online from Tuesday.

Woolworths is still limiting purchases of toilet paper but Coles has lifted all buying restrictions. Delyse Phillips

"We thank customers for their patience and understanding while the limits were in place to help us manage increased demand in stores and temporary delays in our Victorian supply chain," a spokesman said.

"We ask that customers continue to buy only what they need and observe all safety and physical distancing measures in our stores."

Woolworths quickly followed suit, lifting all purchase restrictions apart from toilet paper, but said it would not hesitate to reinstate product limits if needed.

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Cash cow crisis: Supermarkets 'the lowest form of corporate in this country’, minister says via @ajastyles

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has lashed out at the supermarket giants after they continued to pass the buck as dairy farmers struggled to make a wage, let alone turn a profit.

WAtoday revealed last month that despite Coles and Woolworths seeing record spikes in sales – including dairy – during the pandemic lockdown, none of the money made it into WA dairy farmers’ pockets.

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud. CREDIT:ALEX ELLINGHAUSEN

One Harvey farmer said he was $2.7 million in debt after a decade of supermarket price squeezes.

WAFarmers dairy council president Michael Partridge said average farmgate prices for milk sat at 50 cents a litre, with the cost of production being the same amount.

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19 Things About French Supermarkets That Are Low-Key Fascinating via @MarieTelling

Hey there! I'm Marie. I'm French, but until last year I lived in the US. When I finally moved back home after seven years abroad, I realized how strange some of the stuff in our supermarkets might look to Americans. Here are a few examples.

1. French milk isn't refrigerated and has a shelf life of several months


That's because French milk is pasteurized at an ultra-high temperature. Once you open a bottle, it'll only last a short time before it turns bad – but it's still useful if you want to stockpile on milk for a few weeks. (And if you really want fresh milk, you can always find some in the refrigerated aisle.)

2. Eggs aren't refrigerated either


The first time I shopped in a French supermarket after I moved back from the U.S., I spent a good ten minutes looking for eggs in the refrigerated aisle before remembering we don't actually store our eggs there. That's because European eggs are processed differently than American ones.

To fight salmonella, the U.S. washes its eggs — a process which also removes a thin cuticle coating on the egg. In France and other European countries, chickens are vaccinated against salmonella instead. That way the eggs keep their coating and don't need to be refrigerated.

3. One of the biggest brands of sugar is called "Daddy"
Not sure how many French people are in on the joke, though.

4. There's an "American food" aisle — and its centerpiece is usually marshmallow fluff





Other popular staples of the American food corner are crunchy and smooth peanut butter (often Skippy, don't ask me why), pancake mix, pancake syrup, Pop Tarts, Reese's peanut butter cups, and French's yellow mustard.
5. White bread is often branded as "American" as well

It's also called pain de mie ("crumb bread") and it's a pretty popular breakfast option. (Although it'll obviously never dethrone baguettes and sourdough loaves in our bread-loving hearts.)
6. You can also buy crustless white bread

A true godsend for every parent who's had to cut the crust out of EVERY SINGLE slice. Everyone knows white bread's crust is a sham anyway.
7. Unfortunately, you'll also find pre-made, pre-packaged pancakes (???) in the breakfast aisle

I'm not proud of this. This is an insult to both pancakes and the whole concept of breakfast. American readers might take comfort in the "Canadian breakfast" branding, though. (Apologies to Canada: you don't deserve this.)
8. This whole section of the snacks aisle is just dedicated to different types of madeleines

Madeleines are small cakes that are apparently so popular they deserve special treatment. What can I say? We love our cookies and cakes.
9. You need a coin to unlock the shopping carts

This may seem like a huge sham but — as Aldi shoppers know — it's actually pretty smart. You need to insert a coin (or a plastic token) to unlock the carts, but you get it back once you lock it back again at the end. This forces everyone to actually return their carts after they're done unloading their groceries. Which means: no more carts lying around the parking lot!
10. As you know, we love our cheeses. So much that there's usually a huge cheesemonger stand in every big supermarket...





Filled with famous cheeses from France, Swiss, England, and Italy (among others), along with lots of local cheeses, depending on the part of France you're in.

11. ...in addition to a full aisle of packaged cheeses





If there's one idea we stand by it's that you can never have too many cheeses.


12. Let's head to the dessert aisle – another big passion of ours! There, you'll find a whole section exclusively dedicated to compotes.

French people have had a long-standing love affair with compotes. In any supermarket, you'll be able to buy anything from the classic apple and pear compotes to fan-favorite rhubarb-strawberry compote, to more original flavors like chestnut, mango-peach, or white nectarine-jasmin flower.

13. There's also a TON of individually-packaged desserts.







Chocolate mousse, chocolate molten lava cakes, salted caramel custards, apple tarte Tatin, black forest cake, you name it. Dessert is key.

14. There's obviously an entire aisle dedicated to chocolate.

As there should be.

15. You can buy alcohol in supermarkets.

From beer and wine to whiskey, cognac, vodka, and hard liquor. And in my experience, unless you look 12, you probably won't get carded at check out.

16. And many supermarkets have a selection of very fancy and VERY expensive wines.

One of the best things about France is that you can find really good wine for $10-12. But if you want to splurge and taste some of the greatest wines out there, you'll find a great (but limited) selections in many supermarkets – including, in some cases, collectible bottles that are worth hundreds of dollars.

17. You have to bag your groceries yourself.


Stare and wait all you want, no one will help you.

18. We also have trashy tastes in junk food!


These are "ham and cheese" chips and they are delicious.

19. And although peanut butter is weirdly unfamiliar to most French people, we DO love peanut-flavored chips.

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Aldi wants to open a new supermarket in Purbeck via @JoshGWright

A CGI of the proposed Aldi supermarket in Blandford Road, Upton

Good redevelopment, great location, will give Tesco and Asda more competition in the area!

We need more Aldi's (as compared to Lidl's)

Build it!

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Miami supermarket continuing to sell food despite state’s orders to stop via @jweinsierWPLG

MIAMI – A supermarket in Miami is refusing to follow state orders to stop selling food.

Cat feces and rodent droppings were just some of the violations recently found by inspectors.

The state says they can levy fines up to $5000.00 for all the violations and for ignoring the inspector's orders.

Adolphe Adras, owner of Adolphe Take Out Market located at 64 NE 74rd St. in Miami, doesn't see a problem.

"It did not get so bad," he said. "We have pest control come in monthly."

According to state records, on May 4th a Florida Department of Agriculture inspector found four cats inside, and two cats in meat processing area. The inspector saw cat feces all over the place, including the retail aisle and meat processing area.

There were rodent droppings, live roaches and a fly infestation.

Things were so bad, the inspector ordered a stop use on the receiving area, retail aisle, storage area, meat and produce area. They were ordered to clean and sanitize everything.

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