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**HootSnori** · 12-22-2005, 03:31 AM

This afternoon, on my way back form the beach [it's a silly Southern California "First Day Of Winter" tradition with me & Mrs. Sin.] I remembered that I hadn't gotten the daughter of my Guru, Larry, anything for Christmas. [I've mentioned Larry many times here on DumbLaws... he operates the lube rack down at the corner Shell station, and is a deep thinker]

I pulled into the local "Toys-"R" Us" toy store, and asked the salesperson, "How much is that Barbie you have in the display window?"

The salesperson answered, "Which one? We have: Workout Barbie for $19.95, Shopping Barbie for $19.95 Beach Barbie for $19.95, Disco Barbie for $19.95, and Southern California Divorced Barbie for $265.95... Which one would you like?"

I asked him if I had heard correctly, "Did you say that Southern California Divorced Barbie was $265.95??"

The clerk nodded and affirmed, "Yes, $265.95... plus tax, of course."

I was astounded, so I asked: "How could that be? Why is the Southern California Divorced Barbie $265.95. and the others only $19.95?"

The clerk, obviously annoyed at my ignorance, curtly answered, "Sir..., "Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken's Car, Ken's House, Ken's Boat, Ken's SUV/ATV, Ken's Furniture, Ken's Computer, Ken's Checkbook, Ken's Credit Cards, and... your choice of One of Ken's Friends."

I got her the "Workout Barbie" and a $50 gift certificate.

12-22-2005, 03:31 AM	#5
HootSnori Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	This afternoon, on my way back form the beach [it's a silly Southern California "First Day Of Winter" tradition with me & Mrs. Sin.] I remembered that I hadn't gotten the daughter of my Guru, Larry, anything for Christmas. [I've mentioned Larry many times here on DumbLaws... he operates the lube rack down at the corner Shell station, and is a deep thinker] I pulled into the local "Toys-"R" Us" toy store, and asked the salesperson, "How much is that Barbie you have in the display window?" The salesperson answered, "Which one? We have: Workout Barbie for $19.95, Shopping Barbie for $19.95 Beach Barbie for $19.95, Disco Barbie for $19.95, and Southern California Divorced Barbie for $265.95... Which one would you like?" I asked him if I had heard correctly, "Did you say that Southern California Divorced Barbie was *$265.95*??" The clerk nodded and affirmed, "Yes, $265.95... plus tax, of course." I was astounded, so I asked: "How could that be? Why is the Southern California Divorced Barbie $265.95. and the others only $19.95?" The clerk, obviously annoyed at my ignorance, curtly answered, "Sir..., "Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken's Car, Ken's House, Ken's Boat, Ken's SUV/ATV, Ken's Furniture, Ken's Computer, Ken's Checkbook, Ken's Credit Cards, and... your choice of One of Ken's Friends." I got her the "Workout Barbie" and a $50 gift certificate.
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