Thursday, July 22, 2004

Attention Wal-Mart shoppers !

Just got back from a late-night run to Wal-Mart.  The terms 'late-night' and 'Wal-Mart' bring up a lot of discussion topics.  However, while I'd love discuss why parents have an infant in a carrier at Wal-Mart when it's 10:00 pm or why a couple decides to have a "fight" in the middle of aisle four over who-knows-what, I think I'll tell you about the other thoughts I had as I went through the store. 

I started thinking about all the products in there and which ones I would only buy name brand vs. buying the Great Value Wal-Mart generic or cheapest brand.   I think we probably all have things that fall into each category, even if we are on somewhat of a budget (or not).   Let's try of few of these on for size:

Toilet paper:   Definitely name-brand (was Charmin but now is Cotonelle for those who care)
Toothpaste:   Name-Brand (Crest)
Flour:   Generic/cheapest
Milk:  Generic/cheapest (usually the "store" brand will do)
OJ:   Name-brand (Minute Maid Pulp Free - the rest is yuck!)
Cheese slices:  Name-brand (Kraft 2% - you don't skimp on these)
Socks:  Generic/cheapest

I think I'm probably more brand conscience than not.  I'm sure I could save alot more if I was to buy generic but I guess all those advertising dollars work.  Anyway, just think about this the next time you go shopping.  I'm sure you'll grin and say "Can't believe Donny wrote that in his blog that I would think about this because right now I'm thinking about it."   Just make sure you don't have an infant with you, while fighting with your spouse on aisle four... please!

God bless you all,

SJ  

p.s.  One more "commercial" for Randy's blog.  He wrote a hilarious blog on wacky church activities in Africa - it's worth the read.



4 Comments:

At 2:28 PM , Blogger Lovell's Lookout said...

Donny-I am so glad that someone else wrestles with and actually thinks about the whole "generic" vs. "name brand" thing. A couple more areas to consider.

Generic Pics
generic tylenol- acetaphetomine is acetaphetomine
Canned green beans- there is no way you can mess this up
spaghetti- pasta is pasta
dishwashing liquid
q-tips

Name brands (for sure)
trash bags- trust me
birth control- really trust me(four kids in three years)
soft drinks- Dr. Thunder will make you do just that!!!
iron lungs

Thank you for breaking the silence on this great thought phylum!!!

 
At 10:04 AM , Blogger Brandon Scott Thomas said...

HAAAAAAAAAA! How much do I love Ty Lovell and Donnie Vaughn? The last few blog entries on Grant's, Joel's, Ty's and your blog have made me feel like I am back 13 years ago to hilarity and play the ol' ACU way.

Now--I agree with Ty. Dr. Thunder..puh-lease. It' just wrong. They should sell a plunger with it if you get my drift.

I married a non-name brand girl. It's a wonderful thing in many ways. But, I have to agree on the OJ. Brand name is better.

The thing I mosta gree with is the Walmart experience. It's like area 57 or something. The Walmart closest to us in Nashville is definitely a multi-cultural experience. I don't just mean black, hispanic, Kurd, etc. I'm talking people from other planets. I am certain of it.

 
At 7:31 AM , Blogger Kelly Vaughn said...

Did you see the ad at the top of this posting:

"Toilet Paper - The Truth
Hand held bidets are fresher and cleaner than toilet paper."

No, I didn't click to find out more information...I get the picture! It's funny how the blog subjects generate such wacky ads!

RV

 
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