Okay, it’s taken me years, but I have finally figured out what creeps me out about the GMC Black Friday ads. Hey, I never claimed to be a rocket scientist.

Another writer could give you thousands of words on the subject, covering our materialistic culture, our myopic way of life, or just a humorless screed on capitalism in general.

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But hey, it’s Black Friday, and I’ve got to make time to go shopping. That was a joke, for those Lost Souls who lack the humor gene.

But a quick glance at the ad featured below perfectly illustrates just what it is about GMC which creeps me out at this time of year.

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https://www.ispot.tv/ad/75PG/gmc-black-friday-sales-event-sleep

To break it down into its simplest terms, one woman returns from the stores carrying bags, which in my innocence, I am assuming probably contains at least a few Christmas gifts for her family.

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The other woman? Well, she has a new GMC truck.

“Sorry, kids, all we could afford this year was what we could find at yard sales, but hey, look at the new family truck!”

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To quote that great philosopher Austin Powers, “Yeah, baby . . .”

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Today’s Soundtrack

Listening to “The Best of Nina Simone” today, featuring such treats as “Sinnerman,” “Four Women” and “I Put a Spell on You.”

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Now, that would be a great present for somebody this year.

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Now on YouTube: Art Hobson

My fascinating interview with physicist Art Hobson. A good time was had by all.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVffOrMcTBM

“On the Air with Richard S. Drake” celebrates 26 years years on the air in 2017.

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Quote of the Day

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. – William James

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