Mmmmm...genetically modified foods...
I bought Grapple's the other day for the first time.
You know..."Grapple. Looks like an apple. Tastes like a grape." Only not; they're actually kinda tasteless. I don't know why I do this sorta stuff...I know it's going to be bad and I do it anyway. Sigh. Anyway, Grapples aren't really genetically-modified...they're infused with grape flavor in a complex "Patent Pending process" that doesn't work nearly as well as actual genetic modification might work. How much did this particular disappointment cost me? $5. For four Grapples. Sure, not a big deal; I would even gladly pay that if the apples tasted like grapes, although one might ask, "Why not just eat grapes?" I have no response to that. Anyway, highway robbery? Ah, well...
In another example of my cash going up in flames (heh), I picked this up over the weekend from Borderline:
Make no mistake, I enjoy the sight of athletic, muscular men as much as anyone, but the real reason I bought this was because I believed it might offer some behind-the-photoshoot insights. WRONG. It's a complete waste of time (save for the hotness of the guys, of course.) In fact, you barely catch sight of a camera (Hasselblad's, of course), lighting equipment, etc. You don't even get a sense for the interaction between the photographer and the models...there's virtually no dialogue, just really, really bad circuit music accompanying every scene. In the end, it's really little more than a (barely) moving version of the calendar; the actual calendar is probably more exciting, though.
You know..."Grapple. Looks like an apple. Tastes like a grape." Only not; they're actually kinda tasteless. I don't know why I do this sorta stuff...I know it's going to be bad and I do it anyway. Sigh. Anyway, Grapples aren't really genetically-modified...they're infused with grape flavor in a complex "Patent Pending process" that doesn't work nearly as well as actual genetic modification might work. How much did this particular disappointment cost me? $5. For four Grapples. Sure, not a big deal; I would even gladly pay that if the apples tasted like grapes, although one might ask, "Why not just eat grapes?" I have no response to that. Anyway, highway robbery? Ah, well...
In another example of my cash going up in flames (heh), I picked this up over the weekend from Borderline:
Make no mistake, I enjoy the sight of athletic, muscular men as much as anyone, but the real reason I bought this was because I believed it might offer some behind-the-photoshoot insights. WRONG. It's a complete waste of time (save for the hotness of the guys, of course.) In fact, you barely catch sight of a camera (Hasselblad's, of course), lighting equipment, etc. You don't even get a sense for the interaction between the photographer and the models...there's virtually no dialogue, just really, really bad circuit music accompanying every scene. In the end, it's really little more than a (barely) moving version of the calendar; the actual calendar is probably more exciting, though.