Follies of the Mad Men #90

Is it smart to emphasize to parents, the toy-buyers, how goddamn noisy your products are?

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 27, 2010
Category: Business | Advertising | Products | Toys | 1960s

Comments

excellent point paul. my sister and i maintained a truce when oue kids were little, i didn't buy noisy toys for her kids and she didn't buy them for mine. grandma on the other hand was not restrained in the same way. :gulp:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 02/27/10 at 09:18 PM

Grandparents aren't supposed to be "restrained in any way". They're the ones that make damned sure Johnny and Susy don't end up with only sox and PJs under the tree!

Anyhow, I usually buy books and/or gift certificates at the local book store. B&N;loves me.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/28/10 at 01:51 AM

my best friend's kids and my daughter would love those gifts expat, my son not so much. it all depends on the child. :coolsmile:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 02/28/10 at 05:54 AM

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