How much crapola can take early in the year?

January 5, 2007

Message from the greeting card site that I use….

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Dear 123Greetings subscriber,

here comes the utterly artificial sugary-sweet slang-Anerican oh-I-am-so-friendly startola…

Hey there people ! A New Year, new events, new joys, but all that with your ol friend Bob right here ! So how bout the celebrations ? I’m sure the wagon is still rollin ! Me n my gang are still in party gear. New Year does that to ya. The celebrations are never-ending ! And parties always translate into bingin on goodies, big time ! So you can imagine, the time me and my gang are having. We ain't called 'the foodie brigade' for nothing guys ! And with my best bud Kong to help us, there's hardly even a crumb left on the table once we have ploughed our way through it ! So while I busy meself with some more non-stop bingin, you go ahead and check out the events we have in store for ya -

Now come the most inventive list of “special” days…

Cuddle Up Day [ Jan 6 ] Umm, spread your arms wide n give your loved ones a tight squeeze ! It's January 6th and it's Cuddle Up Day. Time to let all your loved ones know how special they are to you. Hold em close and let them know how much you care. Send warm and cozy e-cards to all your near and dear ones.


Bubble Bath Day [ Jan 8 ] Pamper time folks ! January 8th is Bubble Bath Day. Get into the stress free fun mode. Soak yourself in a warm bubble bath and get into the stress bustin zone ! Think of all the good times you've had with friends n family, and send e-cards to let em share in your refreshin memories !


Dance Day [ Jan 9 ] Whoa ! This sure is gonna rock you ! January 9th is Dance Day. The last time I remember I hit the dance floor was on New Year’s eve, and I thought I was doin pretty good, when suddenly I found my legs somehow twisted n before I knew it � Wham ! I was spread-eagled on the dance floor ! While you pack in a good laugh at that, send some funky e-cards and dance your way to fun !


Make Your Dreams Come True Day [ Jan 10 ] Wakey !!! It’s January 10th � Make Your Dreams Come True Day. Follow your dreams. Get, set, go ! And inspire everyone around you to go soarin too ! Pass around bagsful o good wishes and fill every heart with the courage to turn dreams into reality by sendin` across some positive thoughts.


Step In A Puddle And Splash Your Friend Day [ Jan 11 ] January 11th is Step In A Puddle And Splash Your Friend Day ! Boy ! Reminds me of the time we used to have in grade school, splashing each other ! And the best part o d deal is that today ya can actually get away with it ! Have a hip-hop-happy day sendin fun e-cards all the way.


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Hey, I want to make Jan 12 KILL THOSE GREETING CARD COMPANY IDIOTS day. Any takers? Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day indeeeeed!