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So everyone remembers the Cosby Show episode when Dr. Huxtable wore all the crazy, worthless and tacky Father’s Day gifts his children had given him over the years. They tried to celebrate Father’s Day again and give him presents he actually needed or wanted.
Of course, that was a complete failure.
Fortunately, in true Cosby Show fashion, the entire debacle was wrapped up in a new “it’s-the-thought-that-counts” lesson. Ahhhh…
But to be fair, retail does a poor job of marketing potential Father’s Day gifts.
Of course, there are the usual tools, grills, golf equipment and clothes because even though most men would rather not receive clothing, their wives would prefer to buy them clothing.
Because really, no matter what we name the day, it’s all about us.
However, I believe we have reached a new low in the never ending marketing campaign for gift giving.
I’ll preface this by saying I’ve done a great deal of shopping through my work email account. The list would likely blow you away and really, it’s the stuff Executive Assistant lore is made from. However, on rare occasions I have purchased relatively normal sounding items. For instance, the Tiffany crystal clock on his desk needed a new battery. Well, of course, you couldn’t buy this battery just anywhere. Nope, I had to order it from a company in the UK. So I’m forever more on their “list” meaning I receive all kinds of great offers.
The best came this morning.
“Father’s Day Sale! Save 15% on Everything in Dad’s Toolbox”
Included as options:
- Camcorder Batteries
- Laptop Batteries
- Extra Cell Phone Batteries
- PowerTool Batteries
So just in case you were too cheap to actually buy your dad or husband a new power tool or camcorder, no worries, you can just buy him a new battery.
Happy Father’s Day!
So everyone remembers the Cosby Show episode when Dr. Huxtable wore all the crazy, worthless and tacky Father’s Day gifts his children had given him over the years. They tried to celebrate Father’s Day again and give him presents he actually needed or wanted.
Of course, that was a complete failure.
Fortunately, in true Cosby Show fashion, the entire debacle was wrapped up in a new “it’s-the-thought-that-counts” lesson. Ahhhh…
But to be fair, retail does a poor job of marketing potential Father’s Day gifts.
Of course, there are the usual tools, grills, golf equipment and clothes because even though most men would rather not receive clothing, their wives would prefer to buy them clothing.
Because really, no matter what we name the day, it’s all about us.
However, I believe we have reached a new low in the never ending marketing campaign for gift giving.
I’ll preface this by saying I’ve done a great deal of shopping through my work email account. The list would likely blow you away and really, it’s the stuff Executive Assistant lore is made from. However, on rare occasions I have purchased relatively normal sounding items. For instance, the Tiffany crystal clock on his desk needed a new battery. Well, of course, you couldn’t buy this battery just anywhere. Nope, I had to order it from a company in the UK. So I’m forever more on their “list” meaning I receive all kinds of great offers.
The best came this morning.
“Father’s Day Sale! Save 15% on Everything in Dad’s Toolbox”
Included as options:
- Camcorder Batteries
- Laptop Batteries
- Extra Cell Phone Batteries
- PowerTool Batteries
So just in case you were too cheap to actually buy your dad or husband a new power tool or camcorder, no worries, you can just buy him a new battery.
Happy Father’s Day!
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