[net.misc] Sign of the Times

ark (11/01/82)

In the Star-Ledger of October 8 appears an ad for a company
named Rental World.  According to their ad, they rent
TVs, video recorders, stereo equipment, clothes washers and
dryers, and microwave ovens.  What is interesting, and somehow
characteristic of today's society, is the list of benefits
that they claim accompany renting from them, especially the
fifth item:

	No credit checks
	No long term obligation
	Rent as long as you wish
	All rental payments go towards ownership
	Welfare accepted
	Free in-home service on all rentals
	Free loaner TV if shop service is required

ark (12/18/82)

The US tour of the Who this year is being sponsored...

	... by Schlitz beer ...

	... and the US Army ...

(really!)