
Please specify which rant you'd like to respond too.
Rant #1
I needed a new alarm clock so I stopped by the local Wal-Mart to pick up a cheap but loud one. I went back to the electronics section but none were to be seen that weren't also meant to interface or replace every major piece of stereo or electronic gear in your house. So I ask the clerk and am directed to housewares amongst the bedding and curtains. I find the shelves now reduced to the size of an end-aisle display. And lo! even there is there such a thing as a simple buzz-BUZZ alarm clock? No! Everything is either Radio-control, GPS-set, Mini-weather station, relaxing sounds of nature, bio-glowing piece of techie-trash. sigh.
Rant #2
I was picking up a movie at Best Buy, and whilst standing in line I see the latest must have gaming accessory.
A fog-machine/light show console set meant to interact with the Guitar Hero/Rock Band gaming systems.
A FRIGGIN' FOG MACHINE TO USE WITH A VIDEO GAME! Aargh.