kvetch - local grocer

**perSue** · 12-12-2008, 10:01 AM

ok so there's a tv ad that comes on that really bothers me.

the gist of the ad is stating that with the hard economic times, in order to feed your family/guests for the holidays, shop at this store & buy party trays.

here's my problem... i know that these "party" trays (ie, all meats, all cheese, all veg, or a mix of aforementioned) can cost about 25$ (give or take a few dollars - depending on season, any upcoming holidays, location).

HOW is that more cost effective than buying the stuff & doing it yourself?
I know lots of things in this society are catered to the lazy - ie, those who think they really dont have time to do something.
Honestly, if you wanna do it, you'll make time for it. Nothing about it.

I know there's lots of arguments for and against this tv ad - i just had to share my dislike of it.

lol And since i don't mean any ill, I havent said the name of the store.

LOL

**erinny1983** · 12-12-2008, 01:49 PM

I know exactly which store you're talking about. I hear this ad on the radio all day at work.
I guess if you are not physically capable of rolling a pound of deli meat into little tubes, this would work for you. Otherwise, it seems like such a rip off.

**fixer** · 12-12-2008, 02:04 PM

Convenience has to be the most expensive word in the English language.

**katybug** · 12-12-2008, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by fixer

Convenience has to be the most expensive word in the English language.

*giggle* so true, so true!

**Debbie-cat** · 12-12-2008, 04:43 PM

I'm sorry but anyone who doesn't have time to cut up some cheese, deli meat and throw some crackers on a tray is not only lazy but has too much money!