Archive for July 3rd, 2011

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Joys of Shopping

July 3, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

The joys of discount store shopping in Fujairah match those of doing it in Dubai. Here’s a few highlights from today’s adventure.

store shelf full of realistic hand guns

First, some quite realistic looking toy handguns and plastic rifles. I’m fairly sure that these have been eradicated from American store shelves.

store aisle full of Barbie doll imitations

Not far away are the Barbie wannabes. There were some brunettes in the bunch, but they were all fair of complexion.

coffee mug that includes a spoon

This “one piece mug” apparently comes with two pieces – mug and spoon.

baskets that look like they are made of popsickle sticks

If you wondered where all those summer camp popsickle stick craft projects went, here they are.

laundry detergent boxes resembling Tide

Do these remind you of any well known detergent brand? Maybe it wouldn’t be so obvious if they weren’t displayed side by side.

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One of These Things is not Like the Others

July 3, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

Let’s play a game.

grocery fruit section with sign for "kaka fruit"

Can you find the Kaka Fruit?

I think, by elimination, I narrowed it down to the persimmons.

(If you don’t see any humor in “kaka fruit,” allow me to explain that “kaka” in some countries is slang for poop.)