Or rather, I just continue to hate Uggs. A few days ago I read this little blurb from CNN Money regarding Black Friday sales in the face of our settling financial depression: But one apparel item has snuck its way in – Uggs boots made by Deckers Outdoor Group (DECK). It’s turning into the closest […]
Category: Consumerism
Circuit City = Chapter 11. Buy stuff there!
Not that I really care whether Circuit City falls victim to whatever combination of abysmal management / horrible economy / thieving leprechauns exists in this world and has led to their near-imminent downfall, but with the holiday season approaching and desperation for cash, there’s one thing you can be sure of: their shit is gonna […]
Great Product? Or Greatest Product?
Every so often in life, breakthroughs occur. Moments in human evolution that solidify our standing as the truly dominant species, the pinnacle of innovation and intelligence in this solar system. Truly such a moment has occurred, as a species we have transcended ourselves yet again. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Uncle Oinker’s Bacon Scented […]
A Disturbing Old Chestnut
I don’t know why or how, but the song from this klassic internet komedy kommercial got stuck in my head this afternoon: not to be undone by its inherent level of disturbitude, comes a followup commercial: BABY DONGS ARE HILARIOUS
The Wonderful World of Carbon Offsets
So I’m browsing through my bank’s reward-related website so I can cash in my accumulated 15,000 or so bonus points that I’ve hoarded over the past four years or so, in an effort to maybe get something of value. And big shocker, the only thing worth trading those points in for is cold, hard cash […]
“Restaurant” week in full effect
So everyone loves Restaurant Week, where 90+ Baltimore area eateries get together and decide that they don’t get enough customers and give patrons a legitimately good deal on a 3-course meal ($30 for dinner, $20 for lunch at most places). It’s great, a wonderful excuse to spend money on eating out, and usually a great […]