Tag Archive for 'holidays'

Turducken: I Think I’ll Pass

Published  on 12/18/2007 in Commentary. 0 Comments

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TurduckenWow, two posts in one day!  Yep, I’m on a roll.  Sometimes the ideas just pile up.  On the way to work Monday, I heard a radio ad for some supermarket claiming it can take care of any of your holiday needs… fruit platters, cold cut plates… even cooked turducken, ready to serve.  I know the turducken isn’t a new concept, but I finally have to ask – exactly how much of a glutton do you have to be to want one of these? »»More

Rant: Christmas on the Radio ALREADY?!

Published  on 11/2/2007 in Peter's Rants. 2 Comments

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110207-reindeer.jpgI had heard some rumors that a pair of radio stations in the area have decided to do the “non-stop Christmas music” gimmick.  No big deal, someone always does it right?  BUT NOT ON THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER!  Until now.  And I’m not kidding.  At all.  It’s friggin’ insane.  These people are on crack. »»More

Rant: Wal*Mart and Black Friday

Published  on 10/23/2007 in Peter's Rants. 0 Comments

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Several media outlets reported today that Wal-Mart is threatening websites that traditionally post listings of the big early-bird sales many major retailers are planning for “Black Friday,”  the day after Thanksgiving.  But Wal-Mart doesn’t want its ads leaked weeks in advance.  So this year, they claim they’ll sue any website that posts Wal-Mart’s sale details before the ad “officially” appears in newspapers.  That doesn’t seem quite fair to me. »»More