Christmas Creep at Walgreens

James — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:53:25 +0000

The Consumerist often publishes photos and conversations with store managers who throw out Christmas and Holiday displays obscenely early. Their tag is titled “Christmas Creep.”

Most agree that AFTER Thanksgiving should be the start of the CHRISTMAS season, but this idea has been lost on retail for a long, long time.

I spotted this wrapping paper at Walgreens, and although its on the unreachable top shelf and probably just overflow from the stock room, I definitely think it qualifies.

Thanks Bed Bath and Beyond

James — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:00:14 +0000

Thanks for reminding me that I only have 58 days to purchase cheap plastic crap in order to celebrate the “holiday” season. A season which now apparently commences well before the month of November.

I think for this Halloween I’ll dress up as a retail display full of garbage. Yes, it is garbage – I’m not just being a scrooge. No one should be obligated to spend hundreds of dollars on plastic ornaments, stupid Santa shit, and flammable ragtag easily disposed of mass produced merchandise.

Go raid your grandmother’s attic for some family heirlooms to display this Christmas. Or how about hanging up your kid’s gold macaroni and/or felt nativity scene? Those are far more important, and have far more meaning than any of these gaudy wares. Even if they do sell for the low low price of $20.

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Christmas Creep at Walgreens

Thanks Bed Bath and Beyond