Gym rats across the country are expressing concern over the upcoming Easter holiday and the tradition of coloring eggs. The fear? That the increased demand for eggs will drive up prices, making it even harder for bodybuilders to afford their protein-packed meals.
We spoke with one gym-goer, Chad Broseph, who said, “It’s outrageous. I rely on eggs for my daily protein intake. I can’t afford for them to become any more expensive than they already are.” Broseph, who spends six hours a day at the gym and consumes over a dozen eggs a day, went on to say, “If these kids keep coloring eggs, I might have to switch to chicken breasts or something. And who knows what that will do to my gains?”
Other gym rats echoed Broseph’s concerns, with some even calling for a boycott of Easter celebrations altogether. “We need to send a message that our protein needs are not to be trifled with,” said fitness influencer Jenna Fitlife. “I urge all of my followers to skip the Easter egg hunts this year and instead hit the gym for an extra workout.”
The egg industry has been caught off guard by this unexpected backlash. “We had no idea that gym rats were relying on our product to this extent,” said a spokesperson for the National Egg Council. “We understand their concerns, but we can assure them that the Easter egg tradition is a small blip on the radar in terms of our overall production.”
Despite the reassurances, some gym-goers remain skeptical. “I don’t trust those egg industry people,” said Broseph. “They’re probably just trying to cover their butts. I’m not taking any chances.”
In an effort to address the concerns of the gym community, some supermarkets have started offering discounts on bulk egg purchases. But for many gym rats, it’s not enough. “I need my eggs to be fresh and organic,” said Fitlife. “I can’t just buy a bunch of cheap, factory-farmed eggs and expect the same results.”
As Easter approaches, tensions between gym rats and egg enthusiasts continue to rise. Some are even predicting a full-blown egg shortage if the demand continues to increase. But for others, like Broseph, it’s a matter of principle. “I’m not going to let some kids and their silly holiday traditions get in the way of my gains,” he said. “I’ll do whatever it takes to get my protein, even if it means driving up the cost of eggs for everyone else.”
In the end, it remains to be seen what impact the Easter egg coloring tradition will have on the egg industry or the gym community. But one thing is for sure: the rivalry between these two groups has never been more intense.
