Daggers Posted 29 September 2006 Author Posted 29 September 2006 The only way to beat it is to turn around and say "I don't need it"... As I sit there this morning, looking at my TV that only shows half the picture (badly), I thought how much I would like one of those nice big TV's that everyone is snapping up on credit cards or loan agreements. Fortunately, I know the difference between 'like' and 'need'. It hasn't always been the way, I've had to train myself - but now I am allowed to go into town on my own without Mrs.DB following me to check I don't throw money away on something crap and superfluous. I can still remember the last crap and superfluous thing that I bought. My season ticket. It's been a lovely week here ladies and gentlemen, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed being here. Please book early for the Christmas show
Guest Posted 29 September 2006 Posted 29 September 2006 But DB, men specialise in buying crap and superfluous things. It's a natural talent!
Daggers Posted 29 September 2006 Author Posted 29 September 2006 But DB, men specialise in buying crap and superfluous things. It's a natural talent! You'd better not be calling my twenty seven...oh hang on. You're right
Dellyjo Posted 29 September 2006 Posted 29 September 2006 It is no coincidence that the likes Sony etc bring their latest gadets out close to Christmas, which puts parents under even more pressure to 'keep up with the Jones'
Dr The Singh Posted 29 September 2006 Posted 29 September 2006 It is no coincidence that the likes Sony etc bring their latest gadets out close to Christmas, which puts parents under even more pressure to 'keep up with the Jones' Yes, it's all clever marketing and sales tactics, luckily my kids are quite young but i'm not looking forward till they will demand such goods with those kinds of excuses!!!
lookwhaticando Posted 29 September 2006 Posted 29 September 2006 I find women to be the ones who piss away the most money. They're not silly items, they're just numerous 'extra' items to add to their existing collection. Don't think I need to say any more than just shoes for example. Men may buy lots of crap, but at least it's crap we didn't have before. We're original like that.
Daggers Posted 29 September 2006 Author Posted 29 September 2006 But DB, men specialise in buying crap and superfluous things. It's a natural talent! When wifey used to do the shopping she'd fill a trolley with dumb crap like Domestos and Fairy. Now I do it we always have seven flavours of vodka. It is no coincidence that the likes Sony etc bring their latest gadets out close to Christmas, which puts parents under even more pressure to 'keep up with the Jones' Parents can always say "No", a much under-rated word in 21st Century life I think
Guest Posted 29 September 2006 Posted 29 September 2006 Yes, it's all clever marketing and sales tactics, luckily my kids are quite young but i'm not looking forward till they will demand such goods with those kinds of excuses!!! My niece is 8, and it wants a mobile phone.
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