Packed To The Rafters
In the past week we have all grieved in our own particular way over something lost. For some it was trivial: a train ticket, phone number, or perhaps a bet on the big race. For the more unfortunate it was something significantly worse: a job, a house, a friend or loved one.
But for much of Australia, it seems, as millions gather to attend tonight’s funeral, it has been the loss of Melissa Rafter.
The something I’m currently concerned with losing is our collective plot.
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I saw an advertisement last night for a lip gloss that not only offered more shine but “more nutrition.”
Now I like a good lip gloss as much as the next woman, but nutrition?
Admittedly the commercial was on during Packed to the Rafters, which from now on should be known as Packed with the Products, so deliberately are the labels on the beer bottles in the hands of the Rafter men at the kitchen table aimed at the camera.
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BG says:
Peter T….I’d love to know how you knew about the features of these brand new cars that you purchased - internet? magazines? TV ads? posters?.....and how did you do the research into the schools that your children attend? internet? word of mouth?........all advertising. Advertising is not simply an ad in… Read more »
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LashNessMonster says:
Fanks Leesa. Just thought of another possible application for thickening mascara. I should maybe stop thinking. Read more »
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