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Easter Already?

January 7th 2008 21:35
There's no doubting it - retail commercialism knows no bounds. It is not only self sanctifying but feeds off its own predatory bile.

No sooner had we all exchanged well meaning saluatory greetings marking the start of another new year than I traipse into our local (what the heck - let's name it) Woolworth's supermarket - and before my very eyes I'm greeted with more Hot Cross/Easter buns than you can poke a stick at.


"Extra Soft Hot Cross Buns - baked 10am, January 5, 2008" - and a bargain too at $3.69.

But wait - being as it's so close to Easter, you can have your choice of either fruitless, chocolate or traditional varieties, in 12-pack mini's for the kids or generous 8-pack regular for those of us still getting over how much ham, turkey and Christmas pudding we'd vowed we'd go easy on this season.

Besides - when it comes to paying homage to the death and resurrection of Christ - Woolworth's just knows you wouldn't want to left wanting two and a half months out now, would you? What would the neighbours think!

Yep - you can never be too early with these things.

Thought you'd all be pleased.
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Comment by katyzzz

January 7th 2008 22:56


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That busy little fellow is worth a visit. I just love him, he is so cute.

Yep, MNG, the Easter debacle always bugs me too, nothing is special anymore, just BUY it all and stuff it in and on.

Children are taught no self restraint and so this silly world coasts along.

Too much, I just want two Easter buns for Good Friday breakfast, but to buy two often costs more than half a dozen, but I am in no mood for any of it in January.

katyzzz

Comment by AmyHuang

January 7th 2008 23:31


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Well, we are already planning our next Christmas I guess it's never too early to start thinking about Easter...

Stupid commercialism!! Don't want to be reminded of the passing of time!

But I do crave the hot cross buns... I am going to drop into Woollies tonight...

Comment by Cibbuano

January 8th 2008 01:35


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The worst is when you get the old Hot Cross buns for 99 cents, but they're as hard as bricks and as dry as... bricks.

Comment by KylieW

January 8th 2008 01:41


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That's ridiculous. However, on the up-side. It does mean that I should soon be able to buy Cadbury Creme Eggs. Oh how I love those things. A million calories in handy tiny little 50g egg. Just what I need

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 01:42


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Katyzzz . . . and as for poor old parents having to convince littlies that those wonderfully coloured - foiled covered delights won't be magically appearing anytime soon . . . well that's another battle altogether.

Thanks for stopping by.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 01:45


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Amy

Yep me too - but common sense (and my waistline) tells me that it wouldn't hurt Woolies et al to give it a rest until a little closer to Easter huh?

Cheers (and don't go too hard too early on those buns).

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 01:47


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Cibby

Isn't the microwave a wonderful invention!

Lashings of butter helps too.

99c? Wow - perhaps I should shop over your way.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 01:49


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Kylie

Guess what?

If you're in dire need - drop me a line - I might just be able to help.

Yep - same store.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Michaelie

January 8th 2008 03:40


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YAY! I can stock up on Red Tulip Elegant Rabbits for the year! Supply was running low. Thank god for Woolworths.

Hmm. That was supposed to be sarcastic, but my TRUE love of Red Tulip Elegant Rabbits took over the tone. I'm very sorry. I think I may be the driving force behind the early Easter surplus of supplies.

Mich

Comment by Ginger

January 8th 2008 04:20
Hi MNG
I'm already hanging out for the Darryl Lea Easter egg with the nougat type filling. You can only get this type of chocolate in the Easter egg (it must have the little chic on the top in the Box) or as a Christmas pudding chocolate. When I get to the shop they've always just sold out
Ginger.

Comment by Wayne F

January 8th 2008 06:42


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You couldn't be more right Mr. Nice Guy. The minute everyone takes down their Christmas trees they get Easter Eggs and chocolate bunnies thrown at them. Just you wait, the minute Easter is over supermarkets and large retail stores are going to be pushing Christmas once again.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 09:11


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Mich . . .

So you're the one they talk about when they mention the whole "due to public demand" argument huh?

Cheers

MNG

PS: Mrs Nice Guy's also an Elegant Rabbit fan - sometimes the similarities between you two scare me



Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 09:14


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Ginger

How good are those nougat eggs!

Like most things - they've gradually become smaller and smaller over the years - but still a real treat.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 09:18


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Wayne F

Surprised they didn't try to combine Valentines Day and Easter - just so it didn't look so damned obvious.

And to think there's just 49 more shopping weekends til Christmas

Cheers buddy

MNG

Comment by Krystal

January 8th 2008 11:49


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Cute little bird, but I hate all that stuff, it's just so stupid, no wonder people eat so much.

Comment by Tracy

January 8th 2008 12:20


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It's ridiculous! I went to my local Woolies today and there they were....huh...

Tracy

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 19:43


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Krystal

Not quite sure what you mean?

You hate/think Easter's stupid? Hate/think marketing's stupid?

I guess when it comes to eating - people have to be responsible for their own actions though.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 8th 2008 19:45


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Hey Trace

Yep.

Sad really isn't it!

Stay well and keep smilin'

MNG

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