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So here's the situation: I am currently at the height of wedding preparation ( 3 more days), and am shopping for a guestbook (i.e. - a book the guests will sign at the wedding). Kim and I are looking at sketchbooks at Borders.
Now here's my first complaint. I've done a lot of looking for sketchbooks, and besides the obvious problem that most sketchbooks/journals come ruled, there's another (more annoying) kink in successful selection. Every sketchbook manufacturer ignores common sense, which says don't make every book too unique. What do I mean by this? I found a great looking sketchbook, good paper, wonderful cover, nice size. Perfect, except for the giant fucking moon graphic on the cover. Do I like the moon? NO! Will I buy this sketchbook made by moon-humpers? NO! But I might have otherwise. Way to go, industry! You've lost a sale!
So I'm already fired up about that. Then we go into Urban Outfitters. Now, until recently, I wasn't hip or young enough to go in here. But, I did just pay 25 bucks for a haircut like a metrosexual, so I feel ballsy. We enter the club... wait, did I say club? Didn't I mean store? NO! Because the music is pumping so loud in Urban Outfitter, I can't remember what it is I came here to buy, much less hear Kim remind me. Apparently, Urban Outfitter's doesn't want people shopping - they want them bare-chested and bumping crotches like its a subterranean city in a VERY bad movie.
Now. In closing. If you want a sketchbook, learn to like graphics of flowers, horses, and japanese symbols. If you want to shop at Urban Outfitters (in their ridiculously small selection of overpriced sketchbooks), make sure you bring 5 friends and some crystal meth, because the party won't stop for commerce. Or, just never go to either of these stores. Ever.
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2. bearskinrug
That's a good idea! "K&K - the wedding was AWESOME - let's keep in touch after graduation!"
5. wayne
we metrosexuals take offense at your attempt to coopt our good name. especially after one non-supercuts styling. do some manscaping, maybe a chemical peel or two, and then we'll talk.
6. ducky
Get a roll of toilet paper. It'll tear, but at least it won't have a crappy moon on it.
7. bearskinrug
Good observation, ducky. But I'm not sure I want to encourage people to wipe their ass with my work more than they already do.
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1. Jason
Will there be crystal meth at the wedding? I have an old empty high school year book you could use as your guest book. "Great wedding you guys, see you next fall! We're gonna be Seniors! Seniors rule!"