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For some reason I'm pretty sure this song has undertones that I'm not picking up on!  :)  But I like it for it's upfront message about shopping.  I especially think it is appropriate when he sings, "I'm trying to pick up a friendly bargain, But it's not like the adverts all make out."  :) Also the line, "I'm haunted by the colours and hoardings a reminder that I must be inadequate."  What I find interesting about that line is that many people sub-consciously do shop to keep up with the "Jones' " and a lot of times that does lead to some level of hoarding!  So does that make me a semi-level hoarder as I go out today and join the masses in getting the "deals"?!?  AHAHAHAHA!!

Happy Black Friday everyone!

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