This is the page I will use to rant on about stuff that makes me crazy. Like, for example...

I was looking over a tourist mag with a sidebar about a local event:

"Craftspeople demonstrating age-old skills, wandering minstrels, jesters and cordial costumed merchants convey a medieval festival atmosphere in a historic factory setting turned artisans' complex and shopping venue. No admission." 

-- Whoa, wait a minute. No admission? 

Free admission, yes. No admission fee, yes. But No admission?

It's like, "Wow, we having this AWESOME party event! Dudes are gonna be walking around in costume and playing lutes! Great stuff for sale!! But you can't come!!"

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I listen to NPR a lot and there is a recurring ad from a company that sells Herman Miller Aero chairs online. The ad says, "Including the new color, True Black." This ad has been running for over a year now. So...how long does True Black get to be new?

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I manage a retail store. I love my customers. I mean I really do. Except, on a day when the weather is glorious, why do people feel compelled to say, "Gosh, too bad you have to work on this glorious day!" What do they expect for a response?

• Yeah, too bad you have to be shopping!
• Oh no, I love spending wonderful matchless days indoors! Really!!
• You're right - I'm closing this store right now!

Geeze, people! Give me a break!

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