North Carolina woman goes to Walmart. Then she sees the new Vizio TVs and wonders who on Earth would buy them: ‘I rented a Home Depot van’

A South Carolina woman went shopping at Walmart and stumbled on 100-inch Vizio TVs. She could not believe anyone would purchase it.

In a viral TikTok video posted by user @brokemom19, the woman showed off the huge television.

“Who buys this?” she repeatedly asked in the clip.

She also made a special request of the buyer.

“I want a video of you putting it in your car or vehicle and taking it home,” she said.

The television looked gargantuan in the clip and completely covered its price sign.

How Much Does The 100-Inch Vizio Television Cost?

The 100-inch Vizio TV is a 4k smart TV that costs $1,498 at Walmart.

It is also sold by Sam’s Club, the sister store of Walmart.

Similar-size televisions are sold by different companies at both higher and lower price points

For example, a similarly-sized Insignia television sold by Best Buy costs $1,099.99. Comparably, a Hisense 100-inch costs $1,699.99.

Have TV Screen Sizes Gotten Larger?

There appears to be an interesting connection between the increasing amount of time people spend on small, personal screens and the growing demand for larger televisions at home.

Research from App Annie shows the average person spends about 4.8 hours a day on a smartphone, while TrendForce reports that TVs 60 inches and larger now make up roughly one in five global shipments.

At the same time, the rise of streaming platforms and advances in display and audio technology have driven interest in extra-large screens that recreate a cinematic experience at home.

In response, manufacturers have expanded their 75-, 85-, and 98-inch models, pairing ultra-large displays with 4K and 8K resolution, QLED and Mini LED technology, HDR support, and immersive sound features like Dolby Atmos.

The result is a shift toward home viewing experiences designed to match the scale and quality of the cinema, whether for movies, sports, or gaming.

What Did Commenters Think?

In the video’s comments section, many supported the purchase of the large television.

“It’ll be me. I’ll be renting a truck or borrowing one,” user Mark Powell wrote.

“I didn’t buy this one but this inspired me to buy one from Best Buy a week after I seen it,” user
PhuckNutzz commented.

“I work for Walmart, we had someone buy one. They picked it up in a U-Haul with the rest of their furniture on their way to their new house. Convenient timing lol,” user Cathy added.

Some even shared photos of their own 100-inch televisions.

“Built shelves to go around it for the movies. It’s the entire length of my wall,” user Ashley said.

Others admitted to having even larger screens.

“Many people do that’s why they sell them, I have a 120″ TV love it,” user BigTDarma wrote.

@brokemom19 Who buys this? #walmart #walmartfinds #tv #stupid #walmarthiddenclearance ♬ original sound – brokemom19

Is There Demand For Large TV Screens?

Demand for extra-large televisions is growing as manufacturers introduce more models measuring 97 inches and larger.

According to market research firm Circana, sales of TVs at least 97 inches increased tenfold during the first nine months of the year compared with the same period a year earlier.

However, they still account for a small share of the overall TV market.

Analysts attribute the surge to significant price drops and advances in display technology.

The average price of a 97-inch or larger TV has fallen from $6,662 last year to $3,113 this year, making oversized screens more accessible.

Retailers such as Best Buy have expanded their selection of ultra-large TVs, while manufacturers including Samsung have introduced more affordable versions of their biggest models to meet growing consumer demand.

The Mary Sue reached out to brokemom19 via TikTok direct message and Walmart by contact form and Vizio via email for comment.

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