New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Young Chinese adults are going viral for sharing extreme frugality hacks online. Some of them are suggesting bizarre ways to save money.

Members of a group called the Thrifty Men's Association, with over 2.4 lakh members, proudly call themselves "Thrifty Stars". They treat their lifestyle as a protest against consumerism. Thanks to extreme frugality, some members claim to have bought three flats.

One viral post recommends eating breadworms as a cheap and nutritious source of protein. They claim it tastes like "milky almonds".

The poster argues that breadworms cost only 12 yuan (under Rs.150) per kilogram. It is cheaper than chicken and contains 20% protein.

He also claims that, since the worms reproduce endlessly...