Dear Pyramid-scheme-cult-member,
Although it was lovely meeting you at the Christmas party, I’m afraid that somehow we got our lines crossed.
I do not want to learn about “new ways to make more money”, as these are new ways for you to make more money, like the countless hundreds or thousands of people make their money off of you.
Although I am sure you are convinced that this system is “amazing” and has offered you “fantastic savings”, and has filled your closets with products you never use and can’t give away, I already have more crap than I know what to do with, and I’m certainly not going to spend money getting more.
I know you have been to meetings and seen the inspiring videos of people “just like you!” who are living in mansions and drinking champagne on their yachts. I’m sure you are expecting this windfall any day now. I, however, am not quite so optimistic. I’m sure the brainiac behind the whole scheme is probably sunning himself on a beach somewhere, but your mansion is still a townhouse and your yacht is still a beat-up minivan. Senor Brainiac will not be sharing his fortunes with you, but I’m sure he’s glad you keep buying his crap.
I wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and will never, ever answer the phone when I see you on call display.
January 13th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Limegirl:
Thanks so much for visiting my eating disorders blog! I appreciated your comment… perhaps we could do a virtual “interview” sometime about what westerners THINK they know about Japanese men and women as opposed to the REALITY of the culture!
Also — I laughed at your post here! I cannot stand multi-level marketing (MLM) scams. As soon as someone tells me, “But wait… this isn’t MLM!” I know in my heart that it is, indeed, just that.
Angelique
January 13th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Thanks Angelique!
I’m not expert on Japan or Japanese people, but I know there are some myths that I would LOVE to see obliterated from existence. Drop me an email if you want to throw a myth-bashing session. I’m down!