An instant substitute
So I went to Target earlier this evening, as I often do when we’re out of ice cream and serving dishes. Che` and I were trying to pick out a couple of platters for an upcoming party but I was distracted. Target has these “instant substitute” cards they put up when they are out of a given product, but I found myself wondering who comes up with the substitutions. Take for example this suggestion:
Problem #1: Both of these products have the material of the product in their names. Those materials are not the same. In what universe is that an acceptable substitute? “Oh, I’m sorry. We’re out of rubber tires, how about just using these wheels made of cheese instead. It’s our Instant Substitute!”
Problem #2: Hmm, you know what I really need to tie together my service set? A nice 12″ rectangular platter. Oh, they’re all out. Guess I’ll settle for an exact opposite shape. Really Target?
