I was in the grocery store two days ago. They were playing Christmas music.On November 19. CHRISTMAS MUSIC! ON NOVEMBER 19!
I’m distraught, so please forgive my rant. I do not believe what the world has come to. I do not believe how much I sound like my parents. I do not believe we are allowing ourselves to be marketed to in this fashion. It’s ridiculous. I would be feeling differently had I heard the season’s first music on November 23, but it was NOVEMBER 19! And I won’t even go into how the stores have been decorated for Christmas since Halloween.
Anyway, I have found a means of revolt; a way for all of us to try and regain our holiday spirit. Here it is:
I believe this is a new holiday that could really take off. After all, most everyone already has the Friday after Thanksgiving off, right?
So tell your friends, tell your families. Repeat after me: “I will buy nothing on November 23, I will buy nothing on November 23, I will buy nothing on November 23, I will …”
At least check out the website.
Happy Thanksgiving / Buy Nothing Days.
Well Timm, Today is the 23rd, and I was going to buy some stuff from you until I saw your “Buy Nothing Today” plea.
In keeping with your wishes, I put away my credit card. Maybe next year.
Peace Brother,
Terry
Terry,
I’m so glad you’ve embraced the “buy nothing on the 23rd” suggestion. However, no one said anything about the 24th…
After all, we DO have a run down economy to support, and you’ve got all that Lockheed money to spend – so why not spend some at TB.com during the holiday season??
I’m saving to put my puppies through dog school.
Timm, your puppies are 30 years too old for that.
As far as the 24th, too late, I already put the card back in the wallet. I only use it once a year.
Terry
Actually, I’m referring to my spaniel puppies, not my feet. And we do take cash, checks and money orders from CIT employees.
Also, we’re running a special for guys named Terry from Rhode Island this month: 2 for the price of 3!
Keep in touch…