This is what happens when I go into a retro-kick on YouTube. Early this morning before work, I was dabbling on the video service and wanted to see some commercials that aired when I was growing up.
The first was a classic Toys R Us Christmas commercial (1976), which reminded me of the old Tootsie Roll commercial: it played on for many years after its debut. I could not get the damned song out of my head all day at work today. I tried listening to the news station... I even tuned in some radio stations I don't listen to (heavy metal for goodness' sake) to try to change the song in my head. No luck.
Then, I come home, call it back up, and looked for a specific Greenfield Village commercial from the 80s. I didn't find it, but I found one from the late 70s that I used to enjoy.
And now guess which jingle is in my head now.
My computer song database now numbers almost 700 songs. I am hoping that SOMETHING changes the Greenfield Village jingle, and fast! Serves me right.
Link: Toys R Us Commercial
Link: Greenfield Village commercial
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* My heart goes out to one of my passengers I had early this afternoon. He came out of a huge kidney dialysis procedure where he had to have several things done -- twelve hours after his father suddenly died in the hospital. The man had composure and I admire him for battling through it all. Right after I dropped him off, he said he had to arrange the funeral, which will likely be tomorrow.
I'd like to see if there's any fine print mixed in with the saying "you're never given more than you are able to handle." If there is, this guy's got a case.
* I also need to work the phone lines for Steve again tonight. He's not sure when he'll be able to board a flight home from the Phillipines, so I need to help arrange an emergency shift trade for him for Saturday, just in case.
I don't mind doing it, though it's obvious to him he knows the risks of trying to board an international flight that only goes out once per day, filled to capacity. He's certainly had the experience over the past couple years.
