Aggravating Albany

Three things that should churn people’s nerves in Albany, Georgia are the “Shoes That Fit” commercial, vending machines that refuse to cooperate, and the little train that operates around the mall while tooting its horn loudly at innocent bystanders. First, consider the commercial. Consider how many times this commercial is viewed in any given week, and then think about the very first time this commercial was played. It has been on and off the air going on three years now. It is time to pull an “Obama” and strive for change. The little girls’ voices are obviously scripted, and the sympathy factor is definitely played a little too far. Jeff Tanner, Deerfield Windsor’s own athletic trainer, claims that he is also a victim of this horrid commercial. In his own words, he feels “like killing somebody” when a hint of this commercial is mentioned. Maybe this drastic overreaction would not be necessary if only the commercial was not played so often. The voice-overs and poor filming only instigates negative viewer feedback instead of the intended sympathy method. Mediacom just needs to make a new commercial! A better one at least.
Next are vending machines. The oh so loved, mid-day snack or drink is always a must for most people. People just want to eat. People just want to quench their thirst. There is nothing wrong with that, except when the machine that is supposed to simply provide the goodies is not functioning properly. Nothing can ruin the moment more often than these inconsiderate, good-for-almost nothing, thieving rip-offs. “It always happens, especially when you really want something to eat or drink. I hate it,” says an innocent mall vending machine victim, BJ Patel. He says he gets ripped-off “five times out of ten at least.” It would be nice to know how much of the students’ money has been taken at Deerfield-Windsor alone. Vending machines…please just work.
Finally, the train. This little aggravating kiddies’ ride in the Albany Mall drives most people insane. Its multi-colored body frame and evil, conniving conductor do not care about anything or anyone else in the mall but themselves. BJ Patel claims that he “doesn’t like it that much. The ride seems short and unnecessary.” Well, most people will agree with BJ, the ride is very short and serves no logical purpose. The train toots its obnoxious horn at innocent people just trying to enjoy their day even when they are not close to being in the way. It’s unnecessary.