C:\> Saturday, June 03, 2006

Great New Service Offered

So Debbie was excited about a service that will allow your teddy bear to experience a fun-filled vacation in Munich, Germany... complete with pictures, for €149 from America, and slightly cheaper from Europe or Germany proper.

At first I thought this was dumb. Mind you, the trip is just Munich... and really, what's in Munich? Where would your stuffed animal be photographed? The only thing I think of when I think "Munich" is unfortunately the 1972 Olympic massacre. Do you really want your bear photographed outside the Olympic Village? Don't get me wrong, I know Munich is beautiful and has a lot to offer historically and culturally, but if someone in Munich can do it, so can someone in Dallas.

After all, when people think "Dallas", many also think the Kennedy Assassination. So there's the morbid factor going for it, too. So here's the deal:

Forget Munich. Forget "Old Europe". How about a trip to Dallas, TX for your sweet little cuddly stuffed beast? Think of it: your teddy bear will visit and be photographed at the following locations:

  • Dealey Plaza - I'll even try to place him right on the street
  • 6th Floor Book Depository - You know, the sniper's nest, if you believe all of that.
  • South Fork Ranch - Home of the Ewing Clan!!! C'mon!! You know your bear wants to see it!!
  • Reunion Tower - He'll be perched high atop The Ball, with a great panoramic scenic view of Downtown Dallas and suburbs within 20 miles, smog allowing
  • 6 Flags Over Texas - What stuffed animal wouldn't want to be photographed outside yet another amusement park? Of course, it will be outside, as actually going inside would be cost-prohibitive, and plus the bear couldn't ride many rides since he wouldn't pass the "you must be this tall to ride this ride" sign test. But still.
  • Allen, TX - Home of Barney!!!
  • Texas Stadium - Home of the Dallas Cowboys!!! (Until they move to Arlington, of course). It has a hole in the roof so "God can watch his team!!!" (of course, your bear will be outside in the parking lot, but still.
  • The Biograph Theater - Where Dillinger was shot!!! No wait... that's in Chicago. Never mind.
So you see, your bear will have a hell of a time! And all for a very reasonable cost:

From North America: $99
From Anywhere Else: $169.92

This doesn't include the cost to ship the bear to me, or insurance (optional but recommended). Included in the price is shipping back to your home, along with pictures of your beloved teddy at the various landmarks described above (and possibly other bonus venues) in digital form.

Sure, you could use Photoshop or something and add your bear to these various scenes, but where's the fun in that? Don't you want him to actually experience the real Dallas?

Of course you do.

Paypal accepted.

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