My dad, the philosopher
Dad called and asked if I had seen his text. I hadn’t. I pull out my phone and he insists that I read it aloud. RD and Addie were with me at the moment. I proceed to read….
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Retail version of human life cycle
Writer: Bernard bavarian
Age 13-19
You are placed at the entrance of the grocery store as a new product. Everybody sees and admire you and appreciate the newness
Age 20-29
You are moved and placed on the first row of the isle. you are still at the eye level and interested parties admire the product and buy you
Age 30-39
You are moved to the second shelf. U are not the first the interested parties look at but u are still in the eye level with a little struggle
Age 40-49
U are moved to the third isle. At this point you are not at the eye level any longer and usually discounted a bit and lower income customers look to buy you
Age 50-59
You moved to the 4th row with sign old price versus discounted price only limited number of customers look there out of necessity.
Age 60-69
Your are moved into the bin in the middle isle heavily discounted. Customers roam through and pick up and throw down and fewer customers will buy you
Age 70-79
You are getting close to expiration date. The store sells u at discount to Dollar stores.
Age 80-89
U are donated to the food kitchens if they accept you or need you
Age 90-…..
U are bundled up and sent overseas at 5% of the cost
In order to be happy in life don’t try to jump out of the bin and back into the upper shelves
