We won best local bookstore- used in the local 'alternative' fishwrap the New Times.
Being last man standing has its privileges.
The poll is a joke.
In recent years the cancerous proliferation of categories has reached notable comic heights. The original Best Cafe award has split into best local cafe, best chain cafe, best latte, best cup of coffee, best cappuccino, best cafe with a patio, best cafe to meet your blind date at, etc etc.
It makes business sense- more winners equal more people to hit up for "thank you" ads. But the money grab is so naked I'm amazed they can still get away with it.
And of course your ad budget is the biggest indicator of electoral success.
I'm tempted to cross out 'best', write in 'only' and hang the commemorative plaque behind the counter. Technically we're not the only used book store left in the county, but the others only deal in pocket books. As far as I know we're the only real used book store left between SF and Santa Barbara.
Viva internet revolution!
6 comments:
Congrats?
survival of the fittest, baby!
Yeah. "Only" is more accurate, but the store does, in fact, rock. I remember people coming in from far flung regions who said, "This bookstore is fantastic!" etc. etc.
I'm waiting for you to get SLO COUNTY'S BEST CURMUDGEON!
I'd get 'Best Local Downtown Curmudgeon', so they could name 4 other curmudgeons to pump up their ad buy.
Guffaw!
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