That’ll Learn ‘Em


by Ted Grant

“Corba,” a poster at a G.I. Joe message board, is not happy with the quality of recent toys:

So…i picked up a another duke today so i could open him. When i opened him, i was pissed he’s cheap ass plastic. HE IS NOTHING LIKE THE ORIGINAL. IM NEVER GOING TO OPEN ANYMORE OF THEM BUT I WILL COLLECT THEM.

So…you’re not happy with the quality of your toys…but you will continue to buy them…

What a bold way to send a message to the manufacturer about your displeasure with their products: give them even more money. It’s just so crazy it might work!

Or, no, wait…it’s just crazy.

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5 Comments

  1. Ummmm…the toy is made of plastic? What the heck did he EXPECT it to be made of?

    #1 Sallyp

  2. Sally-he expected it to made of happy magical rainbow dust that would bring all his childhood fantasies to life and sweep him away from this cruel world on a cloud made of dreams and happiness that would bring meaning back into his existence.

    At least, that’s the theory I’m going with.

    #2 Crowded House

  3. Given that he’s buying them to keep sealed, I suspect he also expects them to be made, someday, of all of the money that will fund his future dreams as well. Not just a crappy plastic toy, but an investment.

    #3 max

  4. “Ummmm…the toy is made of plastic? What the heck did he EXPECT it to be made of?”

    Cordite and depleted uranium?

    #4 Jon H

  5. Because, you know, the original Joes were totally not cheap plastic.

    #5 Chris Sims

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