The author of this doesn't know me, or those like me. He or she has no idea what we go through, what it takes for us to get through the day. I'm not pushing it on anybody else; it's nobody's business but my own and my loved ones what I do or spend money on, unless I'm hurting people - which I'm not . So back off, Mr or Ms High-and-Mighty, Judge-Not-Ley-Ye-Be-Judged Article Writer: you're messing with stuff important to me!
Besides, I can give it up any time I like.
We're getting a second one in Philadelphia this summer. I'll be able to get my fix any time I want.
Posted by: Nathan | April 30, 2004 at 08:13 AM
We're getting a second one in Philadelphia this summer. I'll be able to get my fix any time I want.
Posted by: Nathan H | April 30, 2004 at 08:13 AM
I live in Norway, so you can imagine the influence of Ikea on my life. My computer table, chair, bookshelf and glass I am drinking out of are all from Ikea. Don't know about Ikea in the states, but here it is the best place to get decent quality, cheap stuff.
Posted by: platosearwax | April 30, 2004 at 08:21 AM
How often do you address your furniture by name, Moe? That's the key question.
Posted by: Gary Farber | April 30, 2004 at 08:27 AM
I'm in Ikea right now, posting from one of those plastic display computers.
Posted by: asdf | April 30, 2004 at 09:36 AM
I went to Ikea for the first time last month. I bought bookcases. It reminded me of Dante's Inferno, only (a) less poetry (b) more screaming children (c) meatballs.
I want more bookcases, but I do not want to repeat the Ikea experience.
Posted by: Jesurgislac | April 30, 2004 at 09:42 AM
It reminded me of Dante's Inferno
Right down to the 'Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here' sign, huh?
Posted by: James Casey | April 30, 2004 at 09:44 AM
Right over the entrance: "Lasciate ogni speranza ch'entrate", in Swedish.
Over the exit:
"Superbia, invidia ed avarizia sono
Le tre faville che hanno i cori accesi."
(Three sparks--pride, envy, and avarice--have been kindled in all hearts.)
Posted by: Jesurgislac | April 30, 2004 at 10:17 AM
Over the exit:
"Superbia, invidia ed avarizia sono
Le tre faville che hanno i cori accesi."
And 'Thank-you for shopping at IKEA'.
Which circle are the beds in?
Posted by: James Casey | April 30, 2004 at 10:33 AM
Two.
Posted by: Jesurgislac | April 30, 2004 at 10:38 AM
Ok, now this is funny.
Posted by: asdf | April 30, 2004 at 10:43 AM
Ikea provides BILLY bookshelves for those who haven't discovered the joy of custom built-in shelving and woodwork or the limitations an Encyclopaedia Britannica set place upon their 66 pound per shelf limit. Don't worry Moe, it's a phase...you'll grow out of it. Soon you'll be a connossieur of fine woods and the compressed enviro-friendly chip boards will be out of your life for good. You'll run your hands over a finely crafted shelf made of Yellow Birch and waves of ecstasy will be your reward.
;-)
SDAI-Tech1
Posted by: SDAI-Tech1 | May 01, 2004 at 06:46 AM