Canadian Retail Thread

[OutOfTowner]

Originally Posted by Pinion

I'm not a shoe or basketball guy by any means but I can't understand how anyone born in the 80s or earlier could not know what Jordans were. It wasn't not like today where you can easily ignore anything you don't like, you'd to be completely disconnected from society. Jordan and his Nike commercials were as ubiquitous as Michael Jackson songs.

This is true. I think that Isaidso was pretending to be his usual, pretentious self (I cannot even contemplate Googling this for I am far above the commoner fray!) For a guy who pretends to have so exuberently embraced his Canadianess, he seems to have missed the point and retained the worst aspects of his class-conscious English pomposity, however, I digress..

He did underline the fact that we don't all worship this fucking loser mentality of attracting every shitty franchise.. just for the sake of attracting every shitty franchise..

And thinking that, in the process, we've somehow 'won' when in actual fact, we continue to lose.

[OutOfTowner]

Originally Posted by caltrane74

Well the window effects are cool... Samsung Store will be awesome I'm sure.

Hard Rock closed up now. They are clearing out the space for Shoppers now.

Also, this is a serious LED billboard. Biggest, I've seen in the Square.

WOW! That's going to turn the shittiest square into an even shittierest square! SUPERWOWEE AD SCREENS!! WHOOPEEE!! SUPER SHITTINESS! AWESOME!!

Although the Flagship Shoppers will probably have Flagship deals on Depends..

Tourists behold! You won't be able to get a drink but you will be able to take a dump!

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by OutOfTowner

WOW! That's going to turn the shittiest square into an even shittierest square! SUPERWOWEE AD SCREENS!! WHOOPEEE!! SUPER SHITTINESS! AWESOME!!

Although the Flagship Shoppers will probably have Flagship deals on Depends..

Tourists behold! You won't be able to get a drink but you will be able to take a dump!

lol!

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by isaidso

Thank you. It largely depends on what circles one travels in. That whole culture is largely a mystery to me. I know it exists but have zero interest in it. I don't consume much pop culture either. Up until a few months ago I thought Ariana Grande was a drink at Starbucks. In my defense, Paris Hilton didn't know what Walmart was.

I do love basketball but have never shopped for basketball shoes let alone bought a pair.

This specialty Nike brand has been around since the 80s. How could you have avoided it so long?

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by OutOfTowner

This is true. I think that Isaidso was pretending to be his usual, pretentious self (I cannot even contemplate Googling this for I am far above the commoner fray!) For a guy who pretends to have so exuberently embraced his Canadianess, he seems to have missed the point and retained the worst aspects of his class-conscious English pomposity, however, I digress..

He did underline the fact that we don't all worship this fucking loser mentality of attracting every shitty franchise.. just for the sake of attracting every shitty franchise..

And thinking that, in the process, we've somehow 'won' when in actual fact, we continue to lose.

You think pretty highly of yourself. You must be pretty lonely too.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by OutOfTowner

I've been around since the 80's

Can't account for idiots

Brand people are losers

Whoa. Now you need to relax!

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

This specialty Nike brand has been around since the 80s. How could you have avoided it so long?

Some people just aren't into brands, and furthermore: lots of people don't buy sneakers as fashion footwear. I certainly don't. Or at least haven't in about 30 years.

I am not a jogger so I buy sneakers for my sporting activities maybe every 5-10 years. I'm not too hard on them I guess.

[caltrane74]

I have running shoes in my closet that I have never worn. (Nikes/Champs)

My jogging shoes (Brooks) I bought last year, I have worn maximum 10-15 times.

Whenever, I have a day off work I wear my Sketchers. (They get the most daily/kinda abuse)

[SpongeG]

there are collectors of them they never wear them just buy them

[TownGuy]

Originally Posted by OutOfTowner

WOW! That's going to turn the shittiest square into an even shittierest square! SUPERWOWEE AD SCREENS!! WHOOPEEE!! SUPER SHITTINESS! AWESOME!!

Although the Flagship Shoppers will probably have Flagship deals on Depends..

Tourists behold! You won't be able to get a drink but you will be able to take a dump!

What's wrong with ad screens and the square in general? It's unique within Canada and ultimately one tiny speck of Toronto as a whole. Might aswell go big with the one area like this. If it's not your vibe go to the other 99% of Toronto. Even that said you can't deny the energy created by the pedestrian activity in the area.

I was against Shoppers buying this property but now that they are adding an element to the building I don't mind it. It's not like there is a lack of places to get a drink around there.

[TorontoDrew]

Toronto haters are just gonna dump on the square. Who cares? It serves it's purpose well and it's at the heart of Toronto's retail district. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the area. Most crappy tourist traps but that's exactly what the Hard Rock Cafe was. No epic loss losing that dieing chain. WHOOPEE!

Maybe OUTOFTOWNER's favorite bar/restaurant was Hard Rock??..

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by Acajack

Some people just aren't into brands, and furthermore: lots of people don't buy sneakers as fashion footwear. I certainly don't. Or at least haven't in about 30 years.

I am not a jogger so I buy sneakers for my sporting activities maybe every 5-10 years. I'm not too hard on them I guess.

However, It's not a niche brand name and has over lasted 30 years.

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

there are collectors of them they never wear them just buy them

Exactly. I don't know how someone posting on a skyscraper forum can mock Air Jordan, etc. collectors.

[shappy]

Originally Posted by OutOfTowner

This is true. I think that Isaidso was pretending to be his usual, pretentious self (I cannot even contemplate Googling this for I am far above the commoner fray!) For a guy who pretends to have so exuberently embraced his Canadianess, he seems to have missed the point and retained the worst aspects of his class-conscious English pomposity, however, I digress..

He did underline the fact that we don't all worship this fucking loser mentality of attracting every shitty franchise.. just for the sake of attracting every shitty franchise..

And thinking that, in the process, we've somehow 'won' when in actual fact, we continue to lose.

Speaking of pomposity...

I recognize the often inherent ugliness in following brands and societal trends but this sort of behaviour is nothing new and will always be the case. Appearing that you're above it all hardly makes you clever.

The effectiveness of your rants could benefit from being much less annoying, IMO.

[caltrane74]

The old man stayed downtown to catch the Jordan Store at night.

Still a line up!

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

However, It's not a niche brand name and has over lasted 30 years.

I am aware of Air Jordan and such. But thinking that people are living under a rock just because they aren't is a bit much.

There are lots more significant things that many people aren't aware of that would better qualify as living under a rock.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

Exactly. I don't know how someone posting on a skyscraper forum can mock Air Jordan, etc. collectors.

Who's mocking? But it's not really worthy of admiration either.

I collect maps. Have since I was a kid. Does this impress you guys?

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by caltrane74

The old man stayed downtown to catch the Jordan Store at night.

Still a line up!

Lining up to give your money to a store that just opened when the same products will there in a few days when there is no iineup is not something that impresses me.

[caltrane74]

Maybe they had deals today?

[shreddog]

Originally Posted by Acajack

I collect maps. Have since I was a kid. Does this impress you guys?

At least one