Lets talk Christmas commercials, shall we?

Every December retail stores take to the television to advertise their latest wares. And to send a message that you have to spend a lot of money to make women happy. It annoys the living fuck out of me.

Exhibit A: The Lexus "December to Remember sales event". OK, here is what I need to know: who buys their spouse a $70,000 car for Christmas? That pretty much makes topping next year's gift impossible. And more importantly, how do you spend that much money without first talking to your significant other? Should this not be a joint decision? Can we not keep the car we have and instead take a nice little vacation and put the rest of the money in our savings account? What if they're horrified....all large purchases should be discussed. Clearly, I don't know what it means to be rich.

The Victoria's Secret Christmas commercials. I need to take a survey; if you are a woman and you like receiving underwear for Christmas EMAIL ME. You should also email me if your husband / boyfriend / sadomasochistic lover knows your bra size; because in my mind that whole underwear for Christmas thing remains an enigma.

The Macy's commercials wherein Jessica Simpson acts like a complete idiot. There are 3 or 4 different ones and in every single one she is depicted as being dumber than dirt. Just stop; I can't take it anymore. Jess: You've built your career on being stupid. Your career sucks, so maybe it's time to try something new. It's an idea you should consider because I refuse to believe you are THAT stupid.

And then there is this commercial. The source of everything I loathe about the commercialization of Christmas.



First off what is wrong with being "that guy"? If I'm lucky enough to have a man that spends time with me and is willing to paint my toenails while I lay on the couch and drink coffee then I'm pretty much going to think that my life is perfect. Diamonds are not going to top that and every woman I know wants to be with "that guy" if she's lucky enough to find him. Shut up diamond industry (and be less annoying)! And also, to continue my rant: if you're a woman and you want something why do you need a man to purchase it for you?

What I am reading: Oh, who am I kidding? I'm not. I stopped a while ago.
What I am listening to: Girlfriend - NSYNC and Nelly. Don't even try to pretend that you don't know the song.

Also, total disclaimer....and yes, I completely get that this may be hypocritical. There is something to be said for an engagement ring. One of these days I may get married again and the engagement ring will help to cushion the blow once he realizes that I may be crazy. The ring can be converted to cash once he leaves me and I can buy shoes to help myself get over the loss.