>>518607832
$3.50 in 1961 is worth $37.92 today
$3.50 in 1969 is worth $30.90 today
https://www.kf-menus.com/#Fried-Chicken
Compare that median price to the 3.50 of the 60s and you will see it is relatively the same.
We are getting screwed over but it is much worse than some increased slop prices.