The title is a bit of an exaggeration.

Why do corporations change shampoo and toothbrushes so often? I’ll go through 10 different shampoos and toothbrushes, then find ones I like. I’ll probably be able to purchase them again a few times before the ones I like are no longer available.

What are the forces driving manufacturer’s to change their basic wares so often? Besides Wall St. greed, that is?

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      10 hours ago

      At today’s prices, I have to buy shoes by the toe. It takes 10 months just for the toes, and that’s not including the heels, soles, socks, and tariffs and shit…