Brent's Two Cents

Hyperbole

So, we just got new hardwood floors to replace ratty old carpets throughout most of our condo. Along with the floors, we also picked up a Swiffer, which is a heavily-advertised kind of dust mop. It's no big deal, just a little soft-paper duster thing, but to read the advertising for this thing you'd think it was some kind of cure for cancer or something. "Stop Cleaning. Start Swiffering." says the web page. Please. The ad inside the package for the Swiffer WetJet says it will "Transform your home. TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE." Oh come on. This friggin' dust mop is going to transform my life? Who are they kidding?