Monday, November 17, 2008

No diamonds this year, ladies!

Have you seen the Kay Jewelers ad with the guy giving his wife/girlfriend a watch for Christmas? I think this is even more depressing than the standard "man gives diamonds because they equal love" commercials of previous years. Is this a result of the economic crisis? Have the started airing the ads early this year to prepare women for the probable lack of diamonds under the tree? In this new reality, will women have to settle for engagement watches? At least they won't have to be re-sized!

3 comments:

winkingannie said...

Oh, but the engagement watch is still a circle, symbolizing never-ending love, and it tells time! Much better than a ring that is merely shiny and distracting. ;)

MK said...

Yes, but what happens when the battery dies? What does that mean? For me, who eschews replacing the battery in favor of buying a new watch, this does not bode well for any marriages I might have.

winkingannie said...

Haha. I'm a replace the battery kind of girl. You are obviously destined for a string of flings with lovers. :)