RE: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart cancels experiment with in-store dating
I'm not surprised. And if you think about it, Wal-Mart is all for shooting, right? :o) ---Original Message--- From: Keith Johnson Date: 07/25/05 22:29:40 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart cancels experiment with in-store dating Someone I spoke to says Wal-Mart doesn't sell condoms. Is that true? What a world where you'll sell guns for violence, but not condoms for protection -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of M C Jennings Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 13:26 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart cancels experiment with in-store dating Keith, I'm on the floor! And we won't even mention the surge in sales at the Pharmacy for...you guessed it!... And Wal-Mart generic condoms! ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 07/25/05 09:51:47 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart cancels experiment with in-store dating 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? -- Original message -- H...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? ___ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group scifinoir2 on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS * Visit your group scifinoir2 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2 on the web. * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms
Re: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart cancels experiment with in-store dating
H...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? ___ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group scifinoir2 on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart cancels experiment with in-store dating
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! Ohmake 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? -- Original message -- H...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? ___ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[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? ___ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
