Recession changes way people blow money on useless crap

[DuraMater]

Of course, from the wits at The Onion:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/consumers-say-recession-changed-way-they-blow-payc,19691/

[herbgeek]

I dunno about that. How can you explain the Chia pets phenomenon every Christmas? ;)

[Simplemind]

This article cracked me up. If only I didn't really know the people mentioned .....

[rosarugosa]

DuraMater: Funny! Thanks for sharing!

[Mrs-M]

Sums is up 'To a T'!

[DuraMater]

I dunno about that. How can you explain the Chia pets phenomenon every Christmas? ;)

So true, herbgeek!!! BUT WAIT!!! There's more!!!

[Selah]

Hahaha! In my last blog post, I talked about my recent purchase of Eggies (complete with photograph of said Eggies) in preparation for our trip to Israel! Surely they can't be referring to THAT! :)

www.movingtonahariya.blogspot.com

[ljevtich]

That last part
Noting that American spending habits might be recovering more quickly than we think, Zandi cited last month's sharp increase in the number of Jet Skis repossessed by banks. would especially make sense here in Las Vegas area - all of those folks with jet skis for the lake!

Thanks for the link!