Graduate Online

As I was staring at the snow storm that stretched from New York to Boston moving east on weather.com, I noticed this ad.










So "Graduate Online" from where, with what? That chick on the left is animated, by the way on the actual ad. She does this stupid white girl dance. She's wearing knee-high boots with a skimpy fuschia pink dress? Must be stripper school.

Young Tink

Young Tinkerbell. Fine line between hot and creepy? I don't know where I stand. I'm so confused.

Review: Ann Taylor @ Briarwood Mall

This is the first of my several upcoming reviews of places in Ann Arbor. They're not really reviews really, but more like stories about my either SUCK or pleasant experiences at these establishments.

First up, Ann Taylor Briarwood Mall store in Ann Arbor (Store#155).
Verdict: SUCK. ASS. STUPID.

On Sunday, 2/3/2008 I went to this said store and purchased 3 pieces from their Triacetate Suit Collection: jacket ($198), pants ($128), and skirt ($108). The particular jacket I wanted, they didn't have size 0 for me to try on so I went home with size 2--I figured good enough and it gives me room to "grow"...

On Saturday, 2/9/2008 I went back to try on shirts so I grabbed the same jacket to make sure it went ok together. But they had size 0 and it did, indeed, fit better so I asked them to put it on hold. The very next day, I returned with my receipt and size 2 jacket to exchange. But now they had the "The Suit Sale" going. 50% off any jacket with purchase of pant or skirt. So I asked the lady if that applies to me (Katie M. sales associate#00000864900). Then the bitch rolled her eyes and looked at me like I'm crazy and says "um, we don't apply promotions retroactively."

What? I mean they have a 90-day return policy. So I e-mailed their customer support. Here's the response:

Response (Rob Loescher)
Dear Ms. MY LAST NAME:

Thank you for contacting us. Your feedback was forwarded for additional review and we would like to provide you with our response from the Corporate Office.

Unfortunately, promotional offers cannot be applied to previous purchases and are not eligible for price adjustments. This information is stated in the written guidelines of all promotions. I apologize for any misinformation you may have received and I regret to inform you that we are unable to make exceptions.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. I hope you will give us another opportunity in the future.

Sincerely,

Rob Loescher
Coordinator
Ann Taylor Client Contact

http://www.anntaylor.com/
http://www.anntaylorLOFT.com/

100 Ann Taylor Drive P.O. BOX 571650 Taylorsville, UT 84157-1650

Ohhh. So it's a company-wide policy to be STOOOOPIIIIID. I can't think of any other place that has this idiotic policy.

My solution? I went and bought the jacket and pants for $227 at another Ann Taylor location and got my $326 back from Briarwood Ann Taylor. I got my $99 off. Well-deserved, might I add. "Was there anything wrong with the garments?" "Nope."

Apparently Ann Taylor is run by a bunch of idiots who lack common sense.

Geek vs. Pig

This speed trap mashup is pretty sweet. The site was really slow when I tried though.

Dear Kyle,

Can I just say that my VEHICLE does not seem to be in the paint shop? My VEHICLE is sitting out in the snow without a front bumper. And really, I can't tell the progress you are making from this photo. I really hope you are making good progress because I do not enjoy driving a Chevy Cobalt. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Your frequent customer

So delicious

People who know me well knows that one of my favorite things to eat is CHEESE FRIES. Mmm. Especially when it comes with bacon bits and ranch dressing to dip the cheesy fries in. (Chives/scallions just get in my way.)

Outback has this delicious food item on their menu. When I saw this article, I thought "oh crap" but my other voice said "mmmmmmmm" a lot louder. Men's Health is stupid anyway.

So yeah. I <3 cheese fries.

Career Counseling

Today, I went to a career counselor. Basically she told me to quit my job, leave the University b/c otherwise I won't get paid enough and she showed me how to use Google. I guess you get what you pay: NOTHING.

IT Support Dude

Notice I am NOT posting this on Vasilizm.

Recently, I requested a new document scanner for our office. When it was delivered, one of our IT support dudes was more than willing to set it up for us. He's nice like that. Always wanting to help. Yup. Later that day, he came in to my office to tell me about it, and he was so excited that his nose hair flaring out of his nose. (I know, wretch.)

I quote:

"Seriously. This scanner is so fast, it scans as fast as the paper going through it."

If you don't understand why that's a ridiculous thing to say, you're a friggin' moron too.

brb

I've been slacking for too long... I know. It's this thing called WORK that's been keeping me from posting. This WORK thing keeps me busy and cranky.

BUT I have reasons to believe things are going to be a little better soon. Then I'll start blogging again (from work).

For now, enjoy this video... I know it's old, and I've seen it before but man. Still hilarious.