Claiming the “real” inflation rate can be gleaned from a single item is incredibly dumb.

Inflation Is Really 5.7%, Not the Government's 2%
byu/gashtal_man inFluentInFinance

Considering only 55% of americans have a basic understanding of inflation. Only 28% have a good understanding.

https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/44286-what-americans-know-about-inflation-yougov-poll

h/t burnthatburner1