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Too much choice
by lee954 @ 31 Aug. 2005 - 08:14:22

One of the main problems I personally have with modern capitalism is that there is too much consumer choice, much of it superfluous.

I suppose one advantage about being unemployed and on a limited income is that I don't need to participate in this pointless ritual. I merely purchase the least expensive food (frequently out of date) and shop for clothing in charity shops.

Naturally, I'm immune to the effects of advertising, aren't I?

AMERICANS

Herts. van hire
Gogh away!

Sidewalking crabs
On the john.

Downtown,
Janet buys
Burghers to go.

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redshellredshell [Member]
2005-08-31 @ 09:27

I think it's more like Polar bears in the zoo.

To stop us pacing back and forth, chewing the skin from our bones and going insane, the Ad men and the manufacturers give us something new to play with.

Just like the zookeepers hide the food in a different place everyday or throw in an old football.

Do we really need Cillit Bang or another Dyson?

I'd prefer an old football.

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