Local Market Loyalist Gifts

'I like this slogan, it appeals to the customers' patriotism. Now we've got to find a way to explain why 95% of our products are made in China.'

See you at the farmers market!

A member of a very populous consumer group attempts to go shopping...

Bottle Distillery

"Oh, no - not another farmer's market!"

"Joe's cereal. NPR co-approved."

Larry's Literary Market

"Jersey Tomatoes" vs. "Jersey toMAHtoes"

"Please feel free to browse."

Investments: We have locally grown stocks.

"No matter the weather or what's on my plate, I'm here at five. That's discipline."

"You forgot this! You never go anywhere without wearing lipstick."

'I want someone who'll not just take the firms line, but the hook and sinker, too.'

"Local shopping, local eating, and...I married the girl next door."

"And THEN, and THIS is the CLEVER bit...We put our advertising logo on the front of all our clothing and make people PAY for the privilege."

Man Selling Bric-a-Brac in the Street

Early Morning at Billingsgate Fish Market

look dear... I bought two farmers

Sellers and Inspectors in Cuba

Dirty greengrocer.

'When did you first become a Fruit-of-the-Loom guys groupie?'

"Oh that's Mike, he's like part of the furniture round here"

'Don't bother showing me your tattoo of the company logo... you're still fired.'

North London Craft Market. . .

'That's what I like about him, he always pays his round.'

"Buy local? Isn't it enough I buy stuff assembled in this country from foreign parts?"

'I'm all for belt-tightening, darling. Trouble is I can't decide which belt - Prada or Gucci?'

"I'm a brand loyalist. I only buy brand new."

'The $175 tee is understated glamour.'

"I shop therefore I am!"

Car Boot Sale - Go Home Yanks

'Covent Garden Market - Early Morning'