The Bahummiest of Humbugs

[blue_eyed_obsession]

Sender: Seto Kaiba
Subject: Regarding Christmas

I'll never understand what all the fascination is with one day that was arbitrarily chosen to be significant.

Don't hand me those lines about it being a time to show "good will" and "appreciation" for your fellow man. If people truly believed those ideals were important they wouldn't need to adhere to a schedule to be reminded to extend that gratitude, nor would it lead to the near-riots at limited time sales. Nothing says "Peace on Earth" quite like elbowing someone else out of the way so you can grab the last product off the shelf for yourself.

It's all a marketing ploy.

Believe me, I should know... I wonder what the sales figures look like this year.

Comments

sender: Madhuri

[songbird_slayer]

I'd heard of the way merchants profit immensely in some worlds around this season as folk rush to gather treasures for their loved ones. I can see how it can make one feel outside of the spirit of things.

If it would loan some perspective, I would be happy to share my reason for the way I treat it. Of course, if you're merely looking to vent, that is valid and I wouldn't mind reading what more you have to say.

[blue_eyed_obsession]

It's all about the money. Always has been, always will be. I just hope my marketing department didn't royally screw up while I was stuck here.

I was just venting, but you can add your perspective. Just bear in mind that it won't change my opinion.