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.'

You're telling me not to choose sides between Google and Apple. Precisely. Computer Villa. Stay neutral. Continue to support both companies. Emotionally. Right. By buying as much as you can from both companies. Doesn't that only benefit you? Heretic. Absolve yourself by upgrading your phone! Computer Villa.

See you at the farmers market!

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

Bottle Distillery

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

Larry's Literary Market

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

"Jersey Tomatoes" vs. "Jersey toMAHtoes"

"Please feel free to browse."

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

Investments: We have locally grown stocks.

"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.'

I don't want to buy anything. I don't want to upgrade. Watch this! What are you doing? Looking at an ad for the new Mac laptop. My heart's not racing! What's wrong with me?! It is sleek.

"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."

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

Man Selling Bric-a-Brac in the Street

Early Morning at Billingsgate Fish Market

look dear... I bought two farmers

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

One cappuccino please, and I wanted to give you this. A note. How formal. Dear small local independent coffee house ... I went to Starbucks this morning. I'm sorry. Can you ever forgive me? What if I agree to purge what I ate? The written apology is sufficient.

Sellers and Inspectors in Cuba

Dirty greengrocer.

"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.'

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

North London Craft Market. . .

"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?'

'The $175 tee is understated glamour.'

"I shop therefore I am!"

Las Vegas Hilton Not Hilton

Car Boot Sale - Go Home Yanks

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