There is nothing better in the world than skymall. Every year I try and convince my entire family to have a Christmas where we only give presents from Sky Mall.
All I need is an Ambien, although, of course, when the plane's engine inevitably fails, or we crash into shark-infested waters, or the top of the plane rips off, or a hurricane causes it to tailspin into the Andes, I'd like to have all my wits about me. Although, come to think of it, maybe I don't...
Spanish airline magazines are the best and weirdest. On a Vueling flight, I read an article about attractions in Malaga. Alright, go to the beach, check out this bar etc etc. Then, it suggested I go on a pirate boat tour where I could have an orgy. I even checked the English side to make sure I was reading correctly. Yes, an orgy. It described the flailing limbs and appeal of anonymity that take place in the hull of this pirate tourist boat. It was recommended for the not faint of heart, and non-jealous among us.
In the SAME issue, there was something about enjoying the simple pleasures of life. one was checking out new asian restaurants that have opened as Spain has recently had a large influx of Asian immigrants. Basically, this article proclaimed that Asians (no specific country mentioned) have a perfect scam worked out because the hapless Spaniard doesn't know if that's salmon or DOG in their sushi, but they'll buy it anyway, just as they love the cheap asian markets.
Because! "slant eyes are slant eyes and big noses are big noses." I wish I were kidding. Oh, Spain, i also wish I were surprised by your blatant racism. sigh.
@LaMorenita: "Oh, Spain, i also wish I were surprised by your blatant racism."
Please don't flash me back to the Olympics. I love Pau Gasol (though not as much as I love Rafa, another whole issue set) and I don't remember the last time I was so embarrassed.
I am rolling with laughter and dreaming of new worlds.
Also terribly pleased to see that someone of your wit and well-traveled knowledge shares my Skymall-stealth-browsing, ah, habits? Tendencies? I feel terribly validated.
Nice to see your byline, Jenna.
@Newsgirl: I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT. Oh my Lord, every time I read SkyMall, I dream of meeting a billionaire who owns EVERYTHING in that damn catalog. Michael Jackson's Neverland wouldn't have shit on that guy's house.
@Newsgirl: I didn't get close enough to smell it, because I have a sensitive stomach and funky smells can set me off, but I think it was kind of drool-y.
@Lolita Hazed: I dream of BEING that billionaire! How cool would that be? I'd have fake zombies crawling out of my garden and a crossword puzzle mural and this: [www.skymall.com]
@Newsgirl: A friend of mine has that and used it as she sat next to me on a flight. I was filled with pure green jealousy because it really was just as awesome as it seems.
@BytheSea: You have to have the right attitude to bust a pillow like that out because its true, you spend a good 30 minutes inflating the darn thing before you can use it. Also, your entire seat space is filled so its best to use in a window seat. My friend had the aisle and I was effectively trapped. She also had the satin sleep sack from skymall - a fancy thin sleeping bag so your body never has to actually touch a hotel room's bedding. One day when I'm not broke.....
But, but, the Sky Mall thingy is where I found the seat cushion with charcoal in it that neutralizes your farts so you don't stink up the board room in meetings. I have a very sensitive stomach.
This is funny, because I thoroughly enjoyed reading AirTran's inflight magazine just yesterday. I wasn't sure, though, if the magazine was actually good or if it was just good compared to the rest of the horror that was my AirTran experience.
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I have a soft spot for American Airlines' inflight mag ever since I found out they started the Faux Faulkner writing contest.
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In the SAME issue, there was something about enjoying the simple pleasures of life. one was checking out new asian restaurants that have opened as Spain has recently had a large influx of Asian immigrants. Basically, this article proclaimed that Asians (no specific country mentioned) have a perfect scam worked out because the hapless Spaniard doesn't know if that's salmon or DOG in their sushi, but they'll buy it anyway, just as they love the cheap asian markets.
Because! "slant eyes are slant eyes and big noses are big noses." I wish I were kidding. Oh, Spain, i also wish I were surprised by your blatant racism. sigh.
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Please don't flash me back to the Olympics. I love Pau Gasol (though not as much as I love Rafa, another whole issue set) and I don't remember the last time I was so embarrassed.
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Also terribly pleased to see that someone of your wit and well-traveled knowledge shares my Skymall-stealth-browsing, ah, habits? Tendencies? I feel terribly validated.
Nice to see your byline, Jenna.
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OMG I want one, just so I can say I have a fart neutralizer.
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