Thursday, February 7, 2008

Today a woman came into the shop pulling her two sons behind her. "My boys won't stop fighting! Can you do something for me?"

"Well, I don't quite understand. What's all the arguing about? Let me hear from the children here."

One of the boys began. "It's like this. I was getting ready for school this morning and HE stole my best jacket" he shouted while pointing at his younger brother.

The younger gave his own side to the story. "That's not true! He's too big for it. Mom said that it could be mine, but HE just wants it because now it's mine."

"But it is mine!"

"No it's not!" Right away, the two picked up their quarrel.

The mother seemed helpless. "I just don't know what to do."

"Well, let me think of something. But first let me ask you a couple questions."

"Alright. Go ahead."

"How about this, then?" I began. "What would you say if the solution were a toy that the boys could share? A way to settle disputes? And a way to have fun at the same time?"

"They can share this toy?" asked the mother.

"Absolutely. In fact, you have to play with a partner. Here's what I have in mind for you..."




"...this is a toy made by the Hog Wild company. It's a full ring specifically designed for thumb wrestling. I don't see why young boys like yours couldn't have fun with this!"

"Whoa!" cheered in the younger boy. "I'll beat you!" he taunted his older sibling.

"What!? No you won't!"

I thought I'd continue speaking with the woman. "Like I said, it does promote more competition, but I don't see how they could continue fighting over something silly like a coat. This can certainly be fun for two rival siblings."

"Right, right...I like it," said the mother. "I think that this could be a good middle ground for my sons. I'll settle the rest of that fight about the jacket."

"Perfect! Have fun, you two," I said to the younger boy.

"I will," he cheered happily. "Especially when I'm beating my big brother."





Source: http://www.hogwildtoys.com/funandgames.html#prothumb

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

"Hey!" blurted a customer I had in the shop today. He was a bulky teenager, built like a brick wall. I'd assume he was his high school's top lineman. "This is what I need. Something to eat while on the bus to 'State. And before you say 'Well, why not just bring a sandwich from home?' I'll tell you why. I want something new, and something that'll get the rest of my pals on the team jealous."

"Something to eat?" I asked.

"Yeah! Don't you have something like that!?"

"Well..." I felt a little stuck. I ran through all of the potential products I had in the store.

"Come on, nothing? 'Just something big...filling...and..."

"I've got it! Now, it's not pretty but I think it's right up your alley. What do you think about a cheeseburger?"

"That's perfect!"

"Good, good. Take a look at this..."





"...this is a new German food. It's..."

"A cheeseburger in a can."

"That's right. A cheeseburger in a can. You can eat it cold, straight from the can. But you can certainly warm it for about ten minutes in a microwave or double broiler. It only costs about $6.00 (American) and has all of the food groups you could be looking for in time for the game. 'Not to mention, only about 260 calories."

"Yes! That's what I want. The boys won't believe this."

"Perfect, thank you."

I wouldn't eat that myself, but I hope it keeps the young man full and helps him at the big game!




Source: http://www.trekking-mahlzeiten.de/trekking-mahlzeiten-online-shop/produkte/Zwischenmahlzeiten_507/Cheeseburger_in_der_Dose_4641.html