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The Jedi Retail Mind Trick

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Austin

“These are definitely the Star Wars shirts you are looking for!” — Young Ben Kenobi, Men’s Department Associate Everyone knows that the Jedi Mind Trick is a powerful weapon, Modern Philosophers, but few people realize that it is the Jedi … Continue reading →

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I’d Like To Buy Don Draper A Coke

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Austin

Show of hands, Modern Philosophers…how many of you have had the “I Want To Buy The World A Coke” jingle stuck in your head since watching Mad Men’s Series Finale? I have been singing it, humming it, and buying Coca … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Seeks Injunction To Ban Christmas Ads Until Black Friday

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Austin

Thanksgiving filed an injunction today in Bangor Superior Court, Modern Philosophers, to block all Christmas advertising until Black Friday, otherwise known as the day after Thanksgiving. The request seeks that Christmas commercials, advertisements and the like be banned in all … Continue reading →

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Jump Start Your Brain: Christmas Creeping

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Austin

It’s way too early to be awake on a Saturday morning, Modern Philosophers. Unfortunately, my black cat alarm clock doesn’t have a snooze button and can only be silenced by getting out of bed to feed it. It’s also a … Continue reading →

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