WWJD: Scarf up the last Christmas present at store?

Iamme · 22nd December 2005, 03:21 PM

I have this guilt complex where I always ask, WWJD. Today it came across my mind once again when I went to Wal-Mart looking for Tomagotchi toys. The lady goes, "Yes, we HAD them, but they are all sold out." Oh ohhhh. I knew I was in for a long day. I called my mom, who told me my nieces all want that toy. I needed 3 of them. They had to have it. So, I go to Target. Same story. Now I'm getting desperate. I call K-Mart. The girl there said they have lots of different styles. I said, "Huh? I only thought they were like one thing. That they did one thing." She said, "No? They come in all kinds of varieties." I says, "Are you sure? Are you sure we're talking about the same thing?" So I have her go look. I was right. She said that what she was thinking of was something else. (Braindead floor workers anyway. And that was even her dept.! If I had taken her word for it, initially on the phone, I would have wasted my time for nothing.) So then I call up Shopko from clear across town. I get ahold of the toy dept. and the lady goes, 'Yes, we do have SOME left." "Greeat!" I exclaimed. SOME, ehhhh? Well, I'll be right over."

So I buzz over there and I can't see any, where the lady said they would be. Oh ohhhh. So then, I'm getting greedy and I see this floor worker... if he knows where they were. I had to get those toys before anybody else found them first and got them. What does he do when I ask him? He takes off to get someone else. I'm thinking that in the interim, this pack of hyenas, as there was already lot's off people in the toy section, and in the aisle that I was told they'd be in, would find these toys and buy them before *I* could buy them, and then I would have to run myself ragged for the rest of the day trying to change plans, trying to find some other gift. I was telling myself that my time is valuable and I am not into going on wild goose chases and going store to store trying to guess on something else the nieces would want.

So then, before the guy returns, or someone else returns, to show me where they are (I didn't have a clue what they looked like), I started asking kids. Then this kid I ask is like telling his buddy about them, and I'm thinking, "Now look what you went and did. Now THEY might start looking for the dumb things!"

I'll bet Jesus, being the sacrificial soul that he was, would make sure that before hE would buy one, that everyone else who wanted one would get them first. And if there was one left, 1 second before the store closed on Christmas eve, then, and only then would he buy it. And I bet that during a Christmas get together, if there were 3 of the most delicious cookies left on the table, with 20 guests in the house, that he wouldn't go racing over to the table to hurry and and get one (or all 3) for himself.

But isn't this a hell to be put on this earthly world, and have to go thru all of life believing that you always have to put other people first for everything?

I asked my friend what he would do if he was Jesus, and he quickly replied that he would wave his hand over the ones that were left and make a whole pile more of them. Ha.

So what kind of person are you? Do you get caught up in the craze like I just did? Are you like the person who will rip the Tickle Me Elmo, or Cabbage Patch doll right out of somebodies hands, in the store? (this went on).

clarsct · 22nd December 2005, 03:34 PM

Could give a damn less what Jesus would do.

I'd get what I need. But I ain't fighting some moron over a kiddie toy. The kid can get whatever I jolly well decide to give them. Better for them to learn about such things early on. Life isn't always about getting what we expect, or sometimes even deserve.

UrsulaV · 22nd December 2005, 04:14 PM

I suspect Jesus would have donated the money for the toy to the poor and told the kids that it was easier for a Tamogotchi to pass through the eye of a needle than a spoiled child to enter the kingdom of heaven.

This, among many other reasons, is why I don't give the hind end of a rat what Jesus would do in any given situation.

ehbowen · 22nd December 2005, 04:52 PM

Well, I won't claim to speak for Jesus, but there was a time a few years back when my niece wanted an Easy-Bake Oven. That year, apparently, the toy was the Easy-Bake Oven. I tried toy stores and discount stores all over town and couldn't find an Easy-Bake Oven. Finally, about three days before Christmas, I drove down into the barrio and started looking for the most Anglo store I could find, which turned out to be a K-Mart. Sure enough, they had an Easy-Bake Oven still in stock.

Now I no longer have one niece, I have four. And two nephews. I've stopped running all over town looking for toys for Christmas; instead, I just give money. It's a lot easier that way....

DoubtingStephen · 22nd December 2005, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Iamme

But isn't this a hell to be put on this earthly world, and have to go thru all of life believing that you always have to put other people first for everything?

Perhaps it is better to put other people first when it is what you wish to do, and not when you feel it is expected of you.

Isn't it OK to be selfish sometimes?

Don't you feel like you want to be kind to other people sometimes?

Maybe the best course of action is to be kind when it is your own impulse to do so, and if possible refrain from acting when you feel less kind.

You don't need Jeebus or any other brand of religion to be a fine person.

Roadtoad · 22nd December 2005, 11:09 PM

Iamme, why did you start this thread?

clarsct · 22nd December 2005, 11:51 PM

There's a 'why?' to him starting threads?

Whoah.

Ryokan · 23rd December 2005, 05:08 AM

This being the 21st century, I bought all my yule presents through the internet

Genesius · 23rd December 2005, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by Iamme

I'll bet Jesus, being the sacrificial soul that he was, would make sure that before hE would buy one, that everyone else who wanted one would get them first. And if there was one left, 1 second before the store closed on Christmas eve, then, and only then would he buy it. And I bet that during a Christmas get together, if there were 3 of the most delicious cookies left on the table, with 20 guests in the house, that he wouldn't go racing over to the table to hurry and and get one (or all 3) for himself.

Being Jesus, couldn't he just pull a "loaves & fishes" number and divide the Tamagotchis & cookies until there was enough for everyone? Or modify the "water into wine" trick and change some less popular toy into what he wanted?

The fact that he doesn't do this for his faithful followers seems to indicate that Jesus doesn't give a creamed rat's @$$ sandwich for his flock.

Edited for spelling.

Piscivore · 23rd December 2005, 09:05 AM

They still make Tamagotchis? I thought those were over fifteen years ago.

alfaniner · 23rd December 2005, 10:14 AM

I'd think He'd say "Hey! It's MY birthday!! Why the hell am I giving YOU a present?"

Iamme · 23rd December 2005, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by clarsct

Could give a damn less what Jesus would do.

I'd get what I need. But I ain't fighting some moron over a kiddie toy. The kid can get whatever I jolly well decide to give them. Better for them to learn about such things early on. Life isn't always about getting what we expect, or sometimes even deserve.

...................

Learning the lessons of life. Hmmmm. Kids don't grasp that though. Just like the neighbor's kid who fails to recognize that when he wants to play with the flashlight in my pocket...that when I tell him the batteries are going dead and I need it for work...he acts like he doesn't hear me. He starts going into a tantrum. Kids! I don't have any. Whew!

Iamme · 23rd December 2005, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by ehbowen

Well, I won't claim to speak for Jesus, but there was a time a few years back when my niece wanted an Easy-Bake Oven. That year, apparently, the toy was the Easy-Bake Oven. I tried toy stores and discount stores all over town and couldn't find an Easy-Bake Oven. Finally, about three days before Christmas, I drove down into the barrio and started looking for the most Anglo store I could find, which turned out to be a K-Mart. Sure enough, they had an Easy-Bake Oven still in stock.

Now I no longer have one niece, I have four. And two nephews. I've stopped running all over town looking for toys for Christmas; instead, I just give money. It's a lot easier that way....

But a lot less fun for the kids.

I used to give my several nieces and nephew, when they came up for Christmas, 2 or 3 presents each. Then, I'd go to Toy's R Us and buy up all those $1.99 stocking stuffer things like mini-Slinky's, Gak, Sily Putty, Silly String, balls that bouce weird. You know..all those little toys that come on cardboard. Then I would put them all down in a big box, tie a string on the end of each one, and let them take turns reeling out a toy. They just loved that.

Iamme · 23rd December 2005, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Piscivore

They still make Tamagotchis? I thought those were over fifteen years ago.

*I* never heard of 'em.

But if it's true what you say? Who knows, then there is still hope that one day the Pet Rock could see it's day in glory, once again.

Roadtoad · 24th December 2005, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Iamme

*I* never heard of 'em.

But if it's true what you say? Who knows, then there is still hope that one day the Pet Rock could see it's day in glory, once again.

Beerina · 25th December 2005, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Genesius

Being Jesus, couldn't he just pull a "loaves & fishes" number and divide the Tamagotchis & cookies until there was enough for everyone? Or modify the "water into wine" trick and change some less popular toy into what he wanted?

I recall a lawsuit that Premerand (sp?) skeptic guy from India once filed against Sai Baba, wherein he claimed:

1. Sai Baba violated the Rolex trademarks, etc. by producing Rolex watches out of thin air

2. Violated India's gold-importation laws by producing gold jewelry out of thin air.

Jesus better not mess with copyrighted material from Japan!

Kopji · 25th December 2005, 08:01 PM

Thanks for making my holidays a little more merry.

I'm on the edge of my seat wondering if you actually found the toys, or just lied and put a little note in the empty box saying you donated $20 in their name to the tsunami fund.

slingblade · 26th December 2005, 06:52 AM

WWJD? A fictional idealization:

"Folks, I think you're missing the point, pretty spectacularly. It's not about the day I was born, or even about the day I died. No, seriously; it's not. It's about the life I lived, and the things I tried so hard to teach you...you know, the whole meek, humble, turn-the-other-cheek, if-he-asks-for-your-coat-give-him-your-shirt-too thing? Love your neighbor, do unto others, pray in secret, serve the lord by serving others....remember all of that? I hope so; it was rather important.

"Look: get rid of the tree (never did understand that one), take back the presents, turn off that insipid music, and take down all those damned lights. Give all the money you've thus saved to a homeless shelter, or tsunami relief, or Katrina aid, or just find a struggling family, stuff the money into their hands, and walk away.

"Twice a year, you try to make it all about me. The rest of the time, it's somehow all about you. In point of fact, it should always be, every single day, all about everyone else. And until you get that, you're wasting time."

...that's what I think he'd do, if he were real. YMMV. Batteries not included, some assembly required, for ages 3 and up, not a flotation device.

gnome · 26th December 2005, 07:37 AM

I think others have covered the WWJD angle well... personally, I would have sent word back that after some effort you discovered these toys were nigh-impossible to find before christmas, and so they would either have to choose a substitute or receive their gifts some time after Christmas.

That's one thing I never did get... like for the xbox 360... why people would pay many times the price on eBay or whatnot, just to get one by christmas. It's not like they're not going to exist afterwards... their brat kid can wait a couple of weeks and learn that some good things are worth waiting for.

Kopji · 26th December 2005, 09:22 AM

The xbox 360 xmas marketing bordered on outright fraud. Must've started with the premise that gamer's parents have an IQ of about 10. Are there any games for it? I stopped by several game stores over Christmas (looking for ps2 deals) with walls that appeared to be filled with 360 games - all empty 'placeholder' boxes of products not available yet... But you could advance order them. What a hoax.

22nd December 2005, 03:21 PM	#1
Iamme Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 4,622	WWJD: Scarf up the last Christmas present at store? I have this guilt complex where I always ask, WWJD. Today it came across my mind once again when I went to Wal-Mart looking for Tomagotchi toys. The lady goes, "Yes, we HAD them, but they are all sold out." Oh ohhhh. I knew I was in for a long day. I called my mom, who told me my nieces all want that toy. I needed 3 of them. They had to have it. So, I go to Target. Same story. Now I'm getting desperate. I call K-Mart. The girl there said they have lots of different styles. I said, "Huh? I only thought they were like one thing. That they did one thing." She said, "No? They come in all kinds of varieties." I says, "Are you sure? Are you sure we're talking about the same thing?" So I have her go look. I was right. She said that what she was thinking of was something else. (Braindead floor workers anyway. And that was even her dept.! If I had taken her word for it, initially on the phone, I would have wasted my time for nothing.) So then I call up Shopko from clear across town. I get ahold of the toy dept. and the lady goes, 'Yes, we do have SOME left." "Greeat!" I exclaimed. SOME, ehhhh? Well, I'll be right over." So I buzz over there and I can't see any, where the lady said they would be. Oh ohhhh. So then, I'm getting greedy and I see this floor worker... if he knows where they were. I had to get those toys before anybody else found them first and got them. What does he do when I ask him? He takes off to get someone else. I'm thinking that in the interim, this pack of hyenas, as there was already lot's off people in the toy section, and in the aisle that I was told they'd be in, would find these toys and buy them before I could buy them, and then I would have to run myself ragged for the rest of the day trying to change plans, trying to find some other gift. I was telling myself that my time is valuable and I am not into going on wild goose chases and going store to store trying to guess on something else the nieces would want. So then, before the guy returns, or someone else returns, to show me where they are (I didn't have a clue what they looked like), I started asking kids. Then this kid I ask is like telling his buddy about them, and I'm thinking, "Now look what you went and did. Now THEY might start looking for the dumb things!" I'll bet Jesus, being the sacrificial soul that he was, would make sure that before hE would buy one, that everyone else who wanted one would get them first. And if there was one left, 1 second before the store closed on Christmas eve, then, and only then would he buy it. And I bet that during a Christmas get together, if there were 3 of the most delicious cookies left on the table, with 20 guests in the house, that he wouldn't go racing over to the table to hurry and and get one (or all 3) for himself. But isn't this a hell to be put on this earthly world, and have to go thru all of life believing that you always have to put other people first for everything? I asked my friend what he would do if he was Jesus, and he quickly replied that he would wave his hand over the ones that were left and make a whole pile more of them. Ha. So what kind of person are you? Do you get caught up in the craze like I just did? Are you like the person who will rip the Tickle Me Elmo, or Cabbage Patch doll right out of somebodies hands, in the store? (this went on).
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22nd December 2005, 03:34 PM	#2
clarsct Humor Impaired Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Cultural Desert Posts: 4,910	Could give a damn less what Jesus would do. I'd get what I need. But I ain't fighting some moron over a kiddie toy. The kid can get whatever I jolly well decide to give them. Better for them to learn about such things early on. Life isn't always about getting what we expect, or sometimes even deserve.
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22nd December 2005, 04:14 PM	#3
UrsulaV Muse Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 957	I suspect Jesus would have donated the money for the toy to the poor and told the kids that it was easier for a Tamogotchi to pass through the eye of a needle than a spoiled child to enter the kingdom of heaven. This, among many other reasons, is why I don't give the hind end of a rat what Jesus would do in any given situation.
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22nd December 2005, 04:52 PM	#4
ehbowen Plumb loco...motive! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 237	Well, I won't claim to speak for Jesus, but there was a time a few years back when my niece wanted an Easy-Bake Oven. That year, apparently, the toy was the Easy-Bake Oven. I tried toy stores and discount stores all over town and couldn't find an Easy-Bake Oven. Finally, about three days before Christmas, I drove down into the barrio and started looking for the most Anglo store I could find, which turned out to be a K-Mart. Sure enough, they had an Easy-Bake Oven still in stock. Now I no longer have one niece, I have four. And two nephews. I've stopped running all over town looking for toys for Christmas; instead, I just give money. It's a lot easier that way....
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22nd December 2005, 11:51 PM	#7
clarsct Humor Impaired Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Cultural Desert Posts: 4,910	There's a 'why?' to him starting threads? Whoah.
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22nd December 2005, 08:15 PM	#5
DoubtingStephen Queer Propagandist Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,548	Originally Posted by Iamme But isn't this a hell to be put on this earthly world, and have to go thru all of life believing that you always have to put other people first for everything? Perhaps it is better to put other people first when it is what you wish to do, and not when you feel it is expected of you. Isn't it OK to be selfish sometimes? Don't you feel like you want to be kind to other people sometimes? Maybe the best course of action is to be kind when it is your own impulse to do so, and if possible refrain from acting when you feel less kind. You don't need Jeebus or any other brand of religion to be a fine person.

22nd December 2005, 11:09 PM	#6
Roadtoad Bufo Caminus Inedibilis Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 15,738	Iamme, why did you start this thread?

23rd December 2005, 05:08 AM	#8
Ryokan Insert something funny here Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 8,171	This being the 21st century, I bought all my yule presents through the internet

23rd December 2005, 05:30 AM	#9
Genesius Apathetic Agnostic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 1,534	Originally Posted by Iamme I'll bet Jesus, being the sacrificial soul that he was, would make sure that before hE would buy one, that everyone else who wanted one would get them first. And if there was one left, 1 second before the store closed on Christmas eve, then, and only then would he buy it. And I bet that during a Christmas get together, if there were 3 of the most delicious cookies left on the table, with 20 guests in the house, that he wouldn't go racing over to the table to hurry and and get one (or all 3) for himself. Being Jesus, couldn't he just pull a "loaves & fishes" number and divide the Tamagotchis & cookies until there was enough for everyone? Or modify the "water into wine" trick and change some less popular toy into what he wanted? The fact that he doesn't do this for his faithful followers seems to indicate that Jesus doesn't give a creamed rat's @$$ sandwich for his flock. Edited for spelling.
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23rd December 2005, 09:05 AM	#10
Piscivore Smelling fishy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Home is wherever I'm with you Posts: 26,454	They still make Tamagotchis? I thought those were over fifteen years ago.
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23rd December 2005, 10:14 AM	#11
alfaniner Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sorth Dakonsin Posts: 11,378	I'd think He'd say "Hey! It's MY birthday!! Why the hell am I giving YOU a present?"
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23rd December 2005, 06:51 PM	#12
Iamme Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 4,622	Originally Posted by clarsct Could give a damn less what Jesus would do. I'd get what I need. But I ain't fighting some moron over a kiddie toy. The kid can get whatever I jolly well decide to give them. Better for them to learn about such things early on. Life isn't always about getting what we expect, or sometimes even deserve. ................... Learning the lessons of life. Hmmmm. Kids don't grasp that though. Just like the neighbor's kid who fails to recognize that when he wants to play with the flashlight in my pocket...that when I tell him the batteries are going dead and I need it for work...he acts like he doesn't hear me. He starts going into a tantrum. Kids! I don't have any. Whew!
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23rd December 2005, 07:04 PM	#13
Iamme Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 4,622	Originally Posted by ehbowen Well, I won't claim to speak for Jesus, but there was a time a few years back when my niece wanted an Easy-Bake Oven. That year, apparently, the toy was the Easy-Bake Oven. I tried toy stores and discount stores all over town and couldn't find an Easy-Bake Oven. Finally, about three days before Christmas, I drove down into the barrio and started looking for the most Anglo store I could find, which turned out to be a K-Mart. Sure enough, they had an Easy-Bake Oven still in stock. Now I no longer have one niece, I have four. And two nephews. I've stopped running all over town looking for toys for Christmas; instead, I just give money. It's a lot easier that way.... But a lot less fun for the kids. I used to give my several nieces and nephew, when they came up for Christmas, 2 or 3 presents each. Then, I'd go to Toy's R Us and buy up all those $1.99 stocking stuffer things like mini-Slinky's, Gak, Sily Putty, Silly String, balls that bouce weird. You know..all those little toys that come on cardboard. Then I would put them all down in a big box, tie a string on the end of each one, and let them take turns reeling out a toy. They just loved that.
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23rd December 2005, 07:07 PM	#14
Iamme Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 4,622	Originally Posted by Piscivore They still make Tamagotchis? I thought those were over fifteen years ago. I never heard of 'em. But if it's true what you say? Who knows, then there is still hope that one day the Pet Rock could see it's day in glory, once again.
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24th December 2005, 11:44 AM	#15
Roadtoad Bufo Caminus Inedibilis Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 15,738	Originally Posted by Iamme I never heard of 'em. But if it's true what you say? Who knows, then there is still hope that one day the Pet Rock could see it's day in glory, once again.

25th December 2005, 06:47 PM	#16
Beerina Sarcastic Conqueror of Notions Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: A floating island above the clouds Posts: 23,835	Originally Posted by Genesius Being Jesus, couldn't he just pull a "loaves & fishes" number and divide the Tamagotchis & cookies until there was enough for everyone? Or modify the "water into wine" trick and change some less popular toy into what he wanted? I recall a lawsuit that Premerand (sp?) skeptic guy from India once filed against Sai Baba, wherein he claimed: 1. Sai Baba violated the Rolex trademarks, etc. by producing Rolex watches out of thin air 2. Violated India's gold-importation laws by producing gold jewelry out of thin air. Jesus better not mess with copyrighted material from Japan!
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25th December 2005, 08:01 PM	#17
Kopji Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mogollon Rim Posts: 7,697	Thanks for making my holidays a little more merry. I'm on the edge of my seat wondering if you actually found the toys, or just lied and put a little note in the empty box saying you donated $20 in their name to the tsunami fund.

26th December 2005, 06:52 AM	#18
slingblade Guest Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,642	WWJD? A fictional idealization: "Folks, I think you're missing the point, pretty spectacularly. It's not about the day I was born, or even about the day I died. No, seriously; it's not. It's about the life I lived, and the things I tried so hard to teach you...you know, the whole meek, humble, turn-the-other-cheek, if-he-asks-for-your-coat-give-him-your-shirt-too thing? Love your neighbor, do unto others, pray in secret, serve the lord by serving others....remember all of that? I hope so; it was rather important. "Look: get rid of the tree (never did understand that one), take back the presents, turn off that insipid music, and take down all those damned lights. Give all the money you've thus saved to a homeless shelter, or tsunami relief, or Katrina aid, or just find a struggling family, stuff the money into their hands, and walk away. "Twice a year, you try to make it all about me. The rest of the time, it's somehow all about you. In point of fact, it should always be, every single day, all about everyone else. And until you get that, you're wasting time." ...that's what I think he'd do, if he were real. YMMV. Batteries not included, some assembly required, for ages 3 and up, not a flotation device.
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26th December 2005, 07:37 AM	#19
gnome Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 9,869	I think others have covered the WWJD angle well... personally, I would have sent word back that after some effort you discovered these toys were nigh-impossible to find before christmas, and so they would either have to choose a substitute or receive their gifts some time after Christmas. That's one thing I never did get... like for the xbox 360... why people would pay many times the price on eBay or whatnot, just to get one by christmas. It's not like they're not going to exist afterwards... their brat kid can wait a couple of weeks and learn that some good things are worth waiting for.
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26th December 2005, 09:22 AM	#20
Kopji Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mogollon Rim Posts: 7,697	The xbox 360 xmas marketing bordered on outright fraud. Must've started with the premise that gamer's parents have an IQ of about 10. Are there any games for it? I stopped by several game stores over Christmas (looking for ps2 deals) with walls that appeared to be filled with 360 games - all empty 'placeholder' boxes of products not available yet... But you could advance order them. What a hoax.