Yes, it is that time of year again. The time where everyone in the blogosphere bitches about how consumerist Oprah's "Favorite Things" show is while secretly wishing that s/he was one of the lucky audience members who get to go home with all that loot.The list is up on Oprah.com and I must say that there really isn't much there to covet in my opionion. Sure, I'd take the stuff if it was free but I wouldn't be happy about paying taxes on some of those gift bag items. For example:
Rachel Pally Swing Turtleneck and Sailor Pants. Retail value $335 ( tax $29.48*)My G-d this is hideous. The woman who wears these two pieces together has clearly given up on life. This is the kind of outfit that my drunk auntie would buy at two in the morning from QVC.
Ugg Tall Crochet Boots. Retail value $120 (tax $10.56)Didn't the people at Uggs make enough money on those awful sheepskin boots? What the hell is this and why would anyone pay over a hundred dollars for something that anyone's granny could make in one sitting?
LG HDTV Refrigerator. Retail value $3,799 (tax $334.13)Okay. It is cool but remind me, why do I need a TV set on my fridge?
Josh Groban CD. Retail value $16 (tax $1.41)I'm not a fan but I suppose it could be worse, Oprah could have stuck a copy of The Secret in the gift bag instead. My mother-in-law would probably be thrilled to get this disk.
*Figure based on Seattle retail sales tax