Monday, November 2, 2009

Consumerism Rant

I was at the grocery story for lunch today. You know what I saw? Christmas wrapping paper. My guess is that it showed up BEFORE Halloween.

I have heard others say the season gets earlier and earlier every year, but I couldn't believe my eyes. Part of me thinks it has to do with the economy. Retailers are looking for any special event to encourage historically high purchasing.

It all stinks of desperation. This could be my empty wallet talking, or the cynicism of knowing what really drives marking campaigns, but consumerism has gotten out of hand. Take Easter for example. WTF is up with kids getting PRESENTS on easter? A basket of candy isn't enough to look forward t? Now there are PRESENTS in the baskets. What's next, presents on Thanksgiving to show how thankful we are for each other? Oh the money!!

Its official, everyone is getting a homemade present this year. If I were you, I'd get your request in for some type of candy or cookie otherwise you'll end up with a crappy crochet thingamajig.

6 comments:

monkers27 said...

Can I have a crochet thingamajig?

The Good Cook said...

Oh, I would take home made candy, cookies or a crappy homemade crothet thing....

The Xmas paper showed up in the middle of October here. Disgusting... especially because like you, I know what goes into $W##%*^ marketing campaigns...

Everyone (adult) on my list is getting my day of service in their name. How's that for crappy.. yes, I will be working the soup kitchen in your name this year. Care to join me?

Marci said...

TGC - I don't think a day of service is crappy - pretty cool actually.

Monkers, pick your color.

Mo said...

I'd like something chocolaty. But since you have to mail it, how about an air hug?

monkers27 said...

TO the good cook:

I love the service in their name gift! I'm going to encourage my family to try that this year!

Sleepy Restington said...

Only ONE post under the "rant" label?? I thought that's what all blogs are supposed to be...
How about a littlebit more ranting?

Note: Please remember to try to keep your rants a littlebit funny or interesting.