Thursday, December 1, 2011

I Hate the Crazy Target Lady

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The crazy Target lady on TV makes my nerves jangle. She represents everything I hate about a grab-it-first, get-something-cheap attitude. A bargain is a low price for something you really want or need, but I also believe it should include convenience and a pleasant shopping experience. I don't mind if the stores open early. Shopping at unconventional times used to be a way to avoid the crowds.

I went once to an annual sale at a posh little boutique my friend and I loved. Unlike our usual delightful experience of browsing and finding unique and beautiful things, eveyone waited behind a ribbon and ran when it was cut. My friend advised me to grab everything I saw and decide later what to keep. That kind of "shopping" tends to encourage people to buy things they don't even want. I hated it.

I have heard that people need to spend in order to boost the economy, but I like the idea of buying only what we really need and can afford, maybe even using layaway as I used to do when my kids were small. My wish is that we can all get what we really want and need this year - at a great price.

6 comments:

  1. I agree with everything you say . . . except . . .

    I LOVE this lady and these ads. They completely crack me up!! I think because I dislike the whole Christmas commerce thing, the way they are laughing at themselves through this ad just makes me laugh too.

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  2. Hi Ruth,
    Interesting that you saw the humor in it. I had almost an allergic reaction. Can't look at it. I think it reminds me of years past where I felt completely overwhelmed trying to do Christmas the way my mother always did it. My mother loved doing it but I felt STRESS! Now I love the serenity in my life and look forward to doing it all this year.

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  3. I agree with you! The actress does a great job with the crazy character though.

    I gave you one of my weekly Goddess Awards for sharing your take on current events. You can collect it for your sidebar if you like.

    In joy,
    Elise

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  4. Hi Shari

    The everyday Goddess directed me here. You and I are her honorees among others this week.

    I agree with you here. At the moment I am agonising in my mind about the excesses of Christmas spending. I want to tone it down. Consumerism has gone mad and I share your view that it's better to get what we need and keep the treats to occasional gift.

    I'm pleased to meet you Shari.

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  6. So very true... everything you say here hits the nail on the head. Things have gotten out of hand, haven't they. I agree that we'll all be fortunate if we get what we need. Great reminder.

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