The other day, out of nowhere, Isa wanted a toy. We don’t have toy shops near us, save for a Babies R Us store a few miles away. I didn’t think they’d have anything, but we went in just to make sure.
I don’t think I’ve ever been in a Babies R Us.
They didn’t have any toys for older kids.
On the way out, we were certainly startled by the above image, an offering in a candy dispenser costing a DOLLAR (!) and the size of a baby’s fist. Isa was initially drawn to it; then said, “Yuck! Oh my gosh! Gross!”
I introduce you to the Hummer of candy vending: Mega Fruit.
being underrated is overrated
Jack Silbert, curator