well it is august, what the F^*$. America just get greedier every year
Just because The smitter's comment doesn't relate to the original post doesn't make it any less true...
That is grim, grim news indeed.
So long as someone is buying, there will be someone providing. Some people like to get their holiday shopping done very early so they can kick back and enjoy their holiday season. I've got a friend who does about 90% of her holiday shopping in August and September (because of her work schedule) and just picks up the odds & ends (the remaining 10%) in the following months. She said doing this has allowed her to relax and enjoy her holidays with her family and friends. I wouldn't fault the stores for recognizing this demand, however small, and even hoping to foster it in others, because if more people did this, it would (theoretically) spread some of the holiday rush out through the prior months.
Just my 2cp.
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well it is august, what the F^*$. America just get greedier every year
I am so sorry that american retardation has inffected the uk.
I am SO F'ing tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon!
We have more dead Americans buried on European soil, defending YOUR freedoms, that it's not even funny...
Besides, when did wanting to make money become solely an American value?
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
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So long as someone is buying, there will be someone providing.
Yup. Because that's how capitalism works, kiddos. The store wouldn't do it if they weren't making a profit at it.
So, rather than being upset that someone is making some money, kvetch about the people who would dare think far enough ahead to want to avoid the Christmas shopping crowds. Actually sounds like a win-win to me.
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well it is august, what the F^*$. America just get greedier every yearI am so sorry that american retardation has inffected the uk.
I am SO F'ing tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon!
We have more dead Americans buried on European soil, defending YOUR freedoms, that it's not even funny...
Would you rather be speaking German now???
Besides, when did wanting to make money become solely an American value?
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
Holy overreaction, Batman.
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There seems to be a bit of a disconnect here. I can totally get why people might want to start buying Christmas gifts in August. I know people who do all of their Christmas shopping for the next Christmas right over the post-Christmas sales, though I myself am more of the 'finish shopping on Christmas Eve' type.
But what does that have to do with stores setting up their full Christmas displays in August? One isn't necessary for the other and it just seems a bit silly. I love Christmas and all of the decorations and such that surround it, but I'd be happy for stores to remain undecorated until November at least!
I agree with you. I have bought gifts throughout the year in the past (niece, nephew, 5 godkids, friends' kids, families... it adds up) But we have a 'No Christmas stuff before black friday' rule in the Hermitage.
This year it's going to really suck.
I'm just going to put in a polite request that people stay civil and leave it at that.
I'm just going to put in a polite request that people stay civil and leave it at that.
Yeah, get with the Christmas-spirit!
And I do seem to recall that the commercialisation of Christmas should be blamed on those durn victorians. Bunch of sexually repressed perverts the lot of 'em
While having a walk round this shops this morning, I have discovered something almost too horrible to recount
one of the shops (a card/giftwrap shop) has put out it's christmas display
Noooo! *Hides under rock*
We have more dead Americans buried on European soil, defending YOUR freedoms, that it's not even funny...
Usually you follow 'more' with a comparison, linked with 'than'.
Like, 'more dead Americans buried on European soil than buried on American soil.'. Or 'more dead Americans buried on European soil than Europeans buried on European soil'. Of course, neither of those are true, so you'll have to come up with your own.
Now, I'm just a former soldier and current Jew, so forgive me any mistakes I might make regarding Christmas...but isn't it a global holiday? Americans aren't the only Christians in the world, and Christians aren't the only ones who celebrate Christmas. I'm pretty sure there is no single country that can claim a monopoly on ruining holidays through over-commercialization.
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As a crafter, I can tell you that July-August is when most retail/boutique stores are preparing for Christmas sales. Holiday Craft Fairs and Vendor Fairs are heavy July through September, as it is the strongest time of year for hand-crafted item sales. There are a few holiday fairs in October, but usually this is a Last Blast as most retail/boutique stores have finished their holiday shopping and are looking forward to January/February/March sales focused on home decoration, home improvement, kitchen appliances, and bedding.
Craft and Vendor Fairs provide late spring and summer goods from December through March, then there is usually a lull in crafting until July. The months of April through June are very much focused on community fairs and crafting events.
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Usually you follow 'more' with a comparison, linked with 'than'.
Like, 'more dead Americans buried on European soil than buried on American soil.'. Or 'more dead Americans buried on European soil than Europeans buried on European soil'. Of course, neither of those are true, so you'll have to come up with your own.
*SIGH*
You can be obtuse all you want. The fact remains that there are roughly 100,000 American soldiers buried across Europe who died during WWI & WWII defending the freedoms of the people of Europe...
A fact that many (note I didn't say all) seem not to remember or just don't care about that little tidbit of their history because they are too busy blaming America for all the sins of the world (like Capitalism for example, to which the "Father of Capitalism" BTW is accredited to being Adam Smith, who was from Scotland I might add)...
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
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The fact remains that there are roughly 100,000 American soldiers buried across Europe who died during WWI & WWII defending the freedoms of the people of Europe...
A fact that many (note I didn't say all) seem not to remember or just don't care about that little tidbit of their history because they are too busy blaming America for all the sins of the world
*SIGH*
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*SIGH*
I take it you disagree?
There are two examples of this thought process up-thread...
well it is august, what the F^*$. America just get greedier every year
and...
I am so sorry that american retardation has inffected the uk.
Am I missing something?
I read American greed is responsible for stores in the United Kingdom for putting Christmas decorations up in August, and that is somehow an aspect of "American Retardation"
One just has to turn on their television set (or whatever their prefered form of media happens to be) to see/hear/read more examples of this kind of thinking...
So again, if I'm missing something, please, enlighten me...
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
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Yes, you helped, rather a lot, even before entering the war. Thank you. Now please stop.
That and a little Christmas spirit :)
Holy overreaction, Batman.well it is august, what the F^*$. America just get greedier every yearI am so sorry that american retardation has inffected the uk.
I am SO F'ing tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon!
We have more dead Americans buried on European soil, defending YOUR freedoms, that it's not even funny...
Would you rather be speaking German now???
Besides, when did wanting to make money become solely an American value?
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
I love how DigitalElf is called out for "overreaction", but the other two get free passes. Truly a strange and unfathomable mystery.
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Now please stop
Hehe, careful what you wish for! If America was completely out of the picture, how long do you think it would take for one of the more aggressive (and powerful) nations to steam-roll its way across Europe?
Who's going to stop them; The United Nations, with their silly blue helmets?? They call upon us when the pooh starts to really fly!
But of course what do I know, I'm just an arrogant American...
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
well it is august, what the F^*$. America just get greedier every yearI am so sorry that american retardation has inffected the uk.
I am SO F'ing tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon!
We have more dead Americans buried on European soil, defending YOUR freedoms, that it's not even funny...
Besides, when did wanting to make money become solely an American value?
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
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Good job contributing to the problem! Your arrogant outburst made me adjust my opinion of Americans downward a bit.
While having a walk round this shops this morning, I have discovered something almost too horrible to recount
one of the shops (a card/giftwrap shop) has put out it's christmas display
Excellent! This means I have to wait less than 6 weeks before I can buy those meringue eggs Haribo makes for Eastern! :)
*Happily looks for his winter coat and sweats in the heat!*
LET'S GO MAKE MUD ANGELS OUTSIDE!
I sure hope this hits Germany soon. Maybe I can convince the company to give me my holiday bonus sooner because the Christmas Shooping Season is on ;-)
I love how DigitalElf is called out for "overreaction", but the other two get free passes. Truly a strange and unfathomable mystery.
It's one thing to criticise your own country, and another entirely to Godwin a thread about Christmas.
Mal davon abgesehen: Ich spreche sowieso Deutsch. Ist daran irgendwas schlechtes?
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Good job contributing to the problem! Your arrogant outburst made me adjust my opinion of Americans downward a bit.
So, it's arrogant to be fed up with all the hate aimed at my country??
We do more for the world (as a nation, and as a people) to help those in need (be it from famine, war, natural disaster, or what have you) than any other nation...
And all we get for our trouble is:
I am so sorry that american retardation has inffected the uk.
We don't ask for any thanks, but we would like (as does everybody, pretty much world-wide) a little appreciation...
So you're entitled to your opinion of us, but...
I don't know...
There just seems to me to be a lot of unfounded anger in your post aimed towards America...
Enjoy the rest of your day...
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
It's one thing to criticise your own country, and another entirely to Godwin a thread about Christmas.
Mal davon abgesehen: Ich spreche sowieso Deutsch. Ist daran irgendwas schlechtes?
Who Godwin'd? Did I miss it? I thought nazi's or hitler needed to be referenced or compared in order to invoke the law.
well it is august, what the F^*$. America just get greedier every year
I am so sorry that american retardation has inffected the uk.
I am SO F'ing tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon!
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Digitalelf is getting a little wild-eyed and ranty with all the WWI / WWII / UN stuff, but "tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon" is something I can agree with. The automatic knee-jerk anti-US reactionary attitude is getting old. Go back and read the first two posts in this thread and then tell me that it isn't just precious.
Now please stopHehe, careful what you wish for! If America was completely out of the picture, how long do you think it would take for one of the more aggressive (and powerful) nations to steam-roll its way across Europe?
Who's going to stop them; The United Nations, with their silly blue helmets?? They call upon us when the pooh starts to really fly!
But of course what do I know, I'm just an arrogant American...
-That One Digitalelf Fellow-
Clearly you are. And I'm an American.
And I dunno. I wasn't aware military might was the same thing as common sense.
drat ...
Digitalelf is getting a little wild-eyed and ranty with all the WWI / WWII / UN stuff, but "tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon" is something I can agree with. The automatic knee-jerk anti-US reactionary attitude is getting old. Go back and read the first two posts in this thread and then tell me that it isn't just precious.
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Plus, DigElf, although I sympathize, I believe the original troika of America-hating posters are Americans. Can't blame the Euros for the self-loathing so many of our youths feel towards our nation. But, it's not surprising, considering what they are taught about our history after all ...
Oh and by the way, 'Divineshadow', historically Victorian England's 'obsession' with Christmas (and their royal family's Germanic customs for the season like the Christmas tree) infected the US, not the other way around. I refuse to describe it with the 'R' word, as I find that very offensive.
"This is why God made whiskey, and also why Wild Turkey comes in $300 shaped canisters during most of the Christmas season."
Digitalelf is getting a little wild-eyed and ranty with all the WWI / WWII / UN stuff, but "tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon" is something I can agree with. The automatic knee-jerk anti-US reactionary attitude is getting old. Go back and read the first two posts in this thread and then tell me that it isn't just precious.
Actually, I'm pretty sure Smitter has every right to dislike his own country.
Digitalelf is getting a little wild-eyed and ranty with all the WWI / WWII / UN stuff, but "tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon" is something I can agree with. The automatic knee-jerk anti-US reactionary attitude is getting old. Go back and read the first two posts in this thread and then tell me that it isn't just precious.Actually, I'm pretty sure Smitter has every right to dislike his own country.
Absolutely KC. Just as J.R. has every right to dislike his dislike.
Absolutely KC. Just as J.R. has every right to dislike his dislike.Digitalelf is getting a little wild-eyed and ranty with all the WWI / WWII / UN stuff, but "tired of the "Let's Hate on America" band-wagon" is something I can agree with. The automatic knee-jerk anti-US reactionary attitude is getting old. Go back and read the first two posts in this thread and then tell me that it isn't just precious.Actually, I'm pretty sure Smitter has every right to dislike his own country.
Thanks Patrick.
And no one even remotely mentioned whether anyone has or doesn't have the right to say anything? So I'm not sure where this is coming from.
Could we please stop it with all the hate? It's the Christmas Season, after all!!!
Your avatar would look awesome with a holly wreath and big red bow around its neck. Very merry indeed.
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Your avatar would look awesome with a holly wreath and big red bow around its neck. Very merry indeed.Could we please stop it with all the hate? It's the Christmas Season, after all!!!
You'd think after 11,000 posts (including aliases) they'd give me a personalized avatar but noooo.
As for the original topic, the only appropriate times for a man to do Christmas shopping are December 22 through 24th and January 1st through 7th. I'm being generous including the 22nd in there for those overly organized guys.
As for America-bashing, I find it almost as boring as flag waving. Both are given to gross over generalizations about people based on their citizenship.
Could we please stop it with all the hate? It's the Christmas Season, after all!!!
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+2!
You'd think after 11,000 posts (including aliases) they'd give me a personalized avatar but noooo.Your avatar would look awesome with a holly wreath and big red bow around its neck. Very merry indeed.Could we please stop it with all the hate? It's the Christmas Season, after all!!!
If they didn't do it for Heath, why would anyone else get it? :P
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Who Godwin'd? Did I miss it? I thought nazi's or hitler needed to be referenced or compared in order to invoke the law.It's one thing to criticise your own country, and another entirely to Godwin a thread about Christmas.
Mal davon abgesehen: Ich spreche sowieso Deutsch. Ist daran irgendwas schlechtes?
No. KaeYoss, being German gets a pass and can Godwin whatever the hell he feels like. It's in the fine print.
If it makes anyone feel any better I saw my first xmas advert on May 22nd///any advance on that?
While having a walk round this shops this morning, I have discovered something almost too horrible to recount
one of the shops (a card/giftwrap shop) has put out it's christmas display
It's a ploy by ninjas to lure out Santa before winter so he won't have his snowgolem bodyguards.
Ninjas hate Christmas.