Subject: Activities » Shopping

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.


Rummage Sale: Where you buy stuff from somebody else’s attic to store in your own.

One of the most difficult things in the world is to convince a woman that even a bargain costs money.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

Some women hold up dresses that are so ugly and they always say the same thing: ‘This looks much better on.’… On what?… On fire?

(1954 – ) American actress & comedian

It’s easy to tell when you’ve got a bargain – it doesn’t fit.

Our culture teaches us to buy things we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't like.

(1946 – 2007) American entrepreneur

Ever notice that Soup For One is eight aisles away from Party Mix?

(1952 – ) comedian

Futon World – a wonderful place that becomes slowly less comfortable over time.

(1973 – ) American comedian

I ask myself questions in those stores I don't ask myself anywhere else, like, 'Will I live long enough to use all those paper towels?'

American comedian & musician

I went to a general store, but they wouldn’t let me buy anything specific.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

That's why the men's department is usually on the first floor of a department store, two inches from the door.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

Never try to guess your wife's size. Just buy her anything marked ‘petite’ and hold on to the receipt.

I buy a dress because I need change for gum.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

People will buy anything that’s one to a customer.

(1885 – 1951) American novelist, short-story writer & playwright

A necessary item goes on sale only after you have purchased it at the regular price.

The label "NEW" and/or "IMPROVED" means the price went up.

I love Mexico because it’s a giant dollar store.

(1965 – ) American comedian

I'm not embarrassed going to a drug store anymore to buy a condom; although, the woman behind the counter said, 'Save your money; buy a lottery ticket.'

(1955 – ) American stand-up comedian

Grocery list: What you spend half an hour writing, then forget to take with you to the store.

Shopping is probably the most underrated contact sport in the world.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

The most important item in an order will no longer be available.