Apr
18
Posted on 04-18-2008 at 11:37am
Filed Under (Uncategorized) by Newscoma on 04-18-2008

Angela has some words of advice:

As the ad terms “Black-Friday” and “Tax-Free” has been known to create a frenzied aggression amongst American consumers, during these events, shoppers face an increased possibility of being trampled, whacked with a pack of Mead notebook paper,  poked in the eye with a protractor or attacked from behind with the last pair of Hannah Montana sandals.

To ensure your safety while shopping on the tax-free weekend: I’d recommend wearing toe-cleats, a long-sleeved shirt and pants to protect the limbs and shopping with a buddy whenever possible - as this helps eliminate rear-attacks.

If you are planning to purchase larger items, which could also be used as a weapon of self-defense, get those first.  You may also want to develop a menacing  “Don’ F~ck wit Me: I’m one bad Mother” look.

Eye-patches, fake tattoos and t-shirts bearing the image of gansta rap artists are effective in this area - and usually scare away most of the Baptists folks over 30.

If you opt to skip the crowds and purchase items online or over the telephone, allow yourself additional time to explain the holiday to people who have no clue what you’re talking about and don’t care.

There’s a whole lot more. It’s hysterical.

 

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Comments

Katherine Coble on 18 April, 2008 at 11:41 am #

All this fuss for a nine percent discount.


Jackson Miller on 18 April, 2008 at 11:57 am #

@Kat I agree.

However, if you are going to go shopping, don’t forget to stop by Plato’s Closet in Cool Springs and/or Murfreesboro. :)


Claudia on 18 April, 2008 at 12:16 pm #

i think that 9% brings out the people. spend $300 and the savings buys you and yours a lovely lunch somewhere - or more stuff. or gas in the car - or a mediocre haircut - or an overpriced manicure. the list is endless.

me? i’ll be at the franklin farmers market buying strawberries… lots of em.


Slartibartfast on 18 April, 2008 at 12:41 pm #

Jackson - you are my hero. :)

Smooth!


Jackson Miller on 18 April, 2008 at 2:19 pm #

@Slarti I just try to provide a little consistency around here. Mention retail? Post comment about Plato’s.


News 2 Me on 18 April, 2008 at 3:00 pm #

Kroger will be giving a 10% bonus to folks who trade their coming “Economic Stimulus Rebate Check” for a Kroger debit card. Looks like they are willing to leave out all the rebate recipients who are on direct deposit.


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