It is what it is until it’s not what it is. Then, it is something else. But, even then, it is still what it is, it’s just that it’s not what it was? But, is anything? Or anyone?

It is what it is, but will it be what it is or will it be what it was? It will be what it will be. Even if it won’t be anything at all.

And that’s all I have to say about that.

On to other things…

Got a spam today. Apparently, if I order a fancy watch today, it includes a free box. Wow. What a premium to offer. A free box. How much do you suppose it cost them for that? A quarter? Here, buy this $500 watch and we’ll give you a free box. You save a whole twenty-five cents!

You know, if I’m paying $500 for a watch, I don’t think saving a quarter on a box is a big selling point.

Maybe it’s a fancy box. Costs a whole dollar. Maybe it includes some cotton padding. Maybe two bucks for that. Whoa! You mean if I spend $500 on a watch, I can get this exclusive cotton-lined box for free? How exactly does that entice you to buy a watch? Free box!

Tell you what… If you’re that desperate for a box, forget the $500 watch! You can probably get a gross of fancy cotton-lined boxes for the $500. You’ll never be in need of a box again.

Unless you decide to start selling fake Rolex watches…

Which go for $129.99 according to a spam I just got while writing this. Well, maybe with a $129.99 watch, that free box is a good bonus… Er, wait… This spammer doesn’t offer me a free box with purchase.

I wonder how much they charge for their boxes? I’m thinking maybe they should team up with the other spammer. Get something going. Everybody gets a free box with their order of a fancy fake watch! Woohoo!

Except for those people that will only buy a fake Swatch. Those people just get their watch in a cheap paper bag stuffed with crumpled months-old newspapers.

Speaking of which, what happens when all the newspapers go Internet-only? Whatever will we line our birdcages with and pack our shipping goods? I guess you could stuff some Kindles and Nooks in there, but I don’t think they’ll do a very good job of keeping your glassware from getting broken.

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