It’s not even Thanksgiving

and I think I may yak at the next of the gajillion commercials that tries to coerce men into orchestrating surprises that will “show her how much you care with something that lasts forever” or whatever the farg the party line is. That’s right, women can be mezmerized into submission with jewels and precious metals. Never mind acting with respect and thoughtful decency year ’round, just bedazzle us with some sparklies around holiday time and you’ll remain in our good graces forever, especially if we get to brag about it to friends and family.  

He picked me, Mama! He picked me!

Baaaaaaaarf.