Somehow, the sinister capitalist forces that control our lives seem to know exactly when Seamus is due to arrive. In a brazen attempt to turn him into a good little consumer even before he's born, various companies have been sending us free samples of baby stuff: diapers, lotions, and not one, but two cases of baby formula. Just like pushers, they give you the first fix for free ...
I would be much more appreciative if, say, Ben & Jerry's sent us free samples. Unlike baby formula, their product is actually necessary for one's health.
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Um, how DO they know about Seamus? Did you register somewhere in some "baby coming soon" database?
I don't remember getting free stuff, except what the hospital sent home with us.
I think via John Poindexter's Total Information Awareness program.
Actually, I think it's because we signed up BabyCenter.com ...
Is there somewhere I can sign up and get, like, free samples of chocolate?
I think SeesCandy.com needs to provide a public outreach service! Samples should be mailed to PMSing women at precisely the right week.
Pregnant women may prefer instead foot massages...
Actually on further thought: ALL of the above for ALL.
Auntie T (of course! ;)
I am sure it is the Babys R Us and Baby Depot registers that sell their lists!
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