A record 12 percent rise in energy prices fueled the historic jump in the consumer price index, but core inflation -- which excludes food and energy -- increased just 0.1 percent.

In other words, the cost of living has increased, but the cost of entertainment has stayed the same. The haves still have, but the "have-a-littles" are now have nots.

25-year record US inflation surge sparks debate - Yahoo! News