Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Can't Bare the Thought
I'm the first to admit that shopping's not my thing. I pretty much have my wife run that department. "Darling, I'm low on Fruit of the Looms..." Now, don't get me wrong. I'm willing to set foot in a clothing store IF a really great sale's involved -- and under certain conditions. Like being allowed to wear clothes while shopping. "Aren't you cold?" Here's what I'm talking about: Not too long ago, a Spanish store (Yes, where ol' Chris Columbus set sail en route to the New World.) came up with a creative way to rack up sales -- and curious onlookers. "What the -- ?" Keep in mind, I'm just the messenger: One of Spain's fine department stores had shoppers stand in line in mere undergarments in exchange for a shot at free clothes. Yes, in line, in calzones. "What is this, a Calvin Klein convention?" Those crazy Spaniards, did Picasso's work affect them that much? Sure looks like it... I mean, scores of men and women braved the elements in next to nothing with hopes of getting some free clothes. "Where'd I put my wallet?" Call me a prude, but do you know what I say to that depraved act? "No, gracias." No way I'd ever expose my Pectoralis major in a long line of complete strangers. "You shop here often?" No way, okay!? "Hey, cool tan line..." Simply put, I have some principles, some morals. Oh, and a fear of pneumonia...
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