Taco Bell Made a Nacho Crystal for Mercury in Retrograde - Eater

"Take a deep breath to center yourself because you’re about to read the words 'Taco Bell’s Mercury RetroGrande Nachos with a chance to win a Spencer Pratt-approved nacho-shaped amethyst crystal complete with a gold-colored cheese drip.' This, like most fast-food restaurant promotions, is arbitrary nonsense — like inventing a new food holiday or the term 'fourth meal.' Taco Bell is wisely capitalizing on the increased interest in astrology and metaphysical healing by partnering with Pratt, known crystal enthusiast, who once said, 'I’m trying to keep it in my crystals...I know they’re not working, that’s why there is hundreds on me right now' in a now-iconic episode of The Hills. But there is a hook here: Mercury is in retrograde through October 18, 2021. Astronomically, that just means Mercury appears like it’s moving backwards from Earth’s perspective. Astrologically, though, it’s shorthand for all sorts of communication problems, be they interpersonal or society-wide. Could Mercury be responsible for Facebook going offline for a day? Who’s to say! It’s a better explanation than anything they’ve come up with! So, because of the planets and a general love of nachos, Taco Bell is offering 'free Mercury RetroGrande Nachos with a minimum basket of $12 exclusively via Uber Eats' between October 7 through October 9. Customers can also enter to win a nacho-shaped amethyst crystal endorsed by Pratt, who has his own crystal business to complete the pivot from reality star to sus LA healing dude. Here’s a video about it, in which Pratt attracts hummingbirds (or 'hummies,' which sounds like a very different thing) with his nacho necklace: Pratt also offered this statement, as if it explains anything: 'Mercury in retrograde is no joke and I do whatever I can to combat those bad vibes from extra quality time with my hummingbirds to cleansing my crystal collection and more. I’ve always been a Taco Bell superfan and was so pumped to team up with Uber Eats and Taco Bell to bring together my two favorite things, Crystals and Nachos.'" - Jaya Saxena