Did you know that in the U.S. what we know as ‘garage sales’ are commonly identified as ‘tag sales’? Although one suspects that stickers will often fill-in for tags there, just as they do here, at least the activity description is more in the ballpark. Unless it rains. In which case the merchandise may well find itself back in a garage with the tags removed or damaged by water. Yet, I’ve never heard of garages or tags being sold at such redistribution events. (more…)
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This is the fifth of a series devoted to the notion that, despite what passes for a ‘reality show’ today, there is always room for marketing a less meaningful or suitable concept. (more…)
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One of the best responses to annoyingly dumb behaviour coined by recently departed, and sadly missed, comedian John Pinette was “Get out of the line!” His stories featuring this plea were usually about food.
This morning I experienced the driving habits version of this refrain. (more…)
TOP 10 LITTLE KNOWN CANADIAN LANDMARKS & ATTRACTIONS (more…)
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This is the fourth of a mini-series devoted to the notion that, despite what passes for ‘reality show’ entertainment today, there is always room for marketing a less meaningful or evocative concept. (more…)
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This is the third of a mini-series devoted to the notion that, despite what passes for ‘reality show’ entertainment today, there is always room for marketing a less meaningful or evocative concept. (more…)
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This is the first of a mini-series devoted to the notion that, despite what passes increasingly today as ‘reality show’ entertainment, there is always room for marketing a less meaningful or evocative concept. (more…)
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10) IN THE HOLE!
9) THE BUCK PILES UP HERE
8) OUT WITH THE NEW, IN WITH THE OLD (more…)
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10) THE BUDGET HORROR PICTURE SHOW
9) DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL!
8) THE PICTURE OF DORIAN RED (more…)
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the watch of time
How are you? Perfect!
These seem like such obvious observations, yet little is being done by the parties involved to improve the situations.
Why do telemarketing organizations persist in having their callers ask as part of their opening salvo, “How are you doing today?”
Why do young retail workers persist in describing a purchase decision as, “Perfect!” (more…)
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Social & political commentary, Social & political humour