How would it be done? Would the old lady who looks like your granny fill out a
survey for what you want? Would you get "I'm available" badges to wear? Would
they be amenable to people who want selections to be limited by race, age, or
orientation? How do you stop an insistent would-be courter who won't leave you
alone? Call one of the old geezers to jump him?
The Great Unwashed, making love connections amidst the gun racks, toiletries,
and back-to-school supplies! How would you shelter your poor innocent kids from
explicit conversations as Bubba whispers sweet nothings to Cindy Lou or Eula
Bell? What if Leroy and Antoine are mackin' the same woman, and a fight breaks
out? They do sell guns, don't they? Yipes: "Shootout on Aisle 3! Oh....make
that Cleanup on Aisle 3!"
And back to this old dude who was saddened at the loss of his dating spot. What
happened to seniors hooking up at Saturday night bingo? Can't they court over a
game of gin rummy? Or get their groove back over a stimulating round of
bowling? What about during the senior specials at Denny's or other restaurants?
Do they even have church socials anymore?
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Hmmmm...Pimps in blue vests...
"Welcome to Wal-Mart...visit the ATM, then aisle 3... "
Maurice
-------Original Message-------
From: Keith Johnson
Date: 07/24/05 17:07:59
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart cancels experiment with in-store dating
>From the sublime to the ridiculous. This was a scary experiment. I know
Wal-Mart is already starting to dominate the world in terms of retail,
groceries, even automotive care. They're changing the shape of
shopping--for good or ill. They've have all kinds of impacts of people's
lifestyles (I know people who think of trips to Wal-Mart on the same
level as going out to the movies!) But the thought of people making love
connections in the aisles?! How creepy is that? Also, the article
references a dude over 60 but I'm assuming it's setup for folks of all
ages, just as the store's clientele varies in age? How would a young
woman in her 20's stop unwanted advances from an old geezer. "'Scuse me
dearie, but you're certainly looking spiffy tonight! Great set of gams
you got there chicky! How's about me and you stepping out and cutting
the rug? Oh--can you pass me that bottle of Geritol first?"
Wal-Mart Nixes 'Singles Shopping'
ROANOKE, Va. - Wal-Mart has ditched a program that helped single
shoppers find love in the discount store's aisles. Officials at Wal-Mart
headquarters in Bentonville, Ark., ordered their Roanoke store to put an
end to Singles Shopping, the only program of its kind at Wal-Mart's U.S.
stores. Taking a cue from Wal-Marts in Germany, the month-old program
encouraged customers on Friday evenings to pick up a red bow they could
place on their shopping carts as an invitation to other singles. "Flirt
points" were set up in various sections of the store. A Wal-Mart
spokesman declined to comment on the reason behind the program's
cancellation. But customer Dale Firebaugh, who showed up Friday night
hoping to meet his match, said store employees told him several people
had complained.
"I'm disappointed," said Firebaugh, 63. "Where can someone over 40 who
doesn't smoke or drink or go to bars meet someone?"
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