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I first saw these advertisements promoting tourism– ‘South Africa: It’s Possible’ — two years ago in Dubai.

We enjoyed a twenty minute comedy riff as to who the Hell came up with this slogan….now it’s running in American magazines:

Let’s just say it doesn’t strike me as compelling. Sort of like:

Yeah, you could go to South Africa, but why? Or Maybe you’d rather
just stay home and sort your sock drawer. Well, it’s possible.

Flip a coin.
Oh, whatever. I mean….if it’s possible today…I guess it’ll be possible later.

No real hurry to get there. (Despite the mesmerizing ad campaign).

It’s a long flight….maybe you’d just rather wait for someone at National Geographic to photograph the best parts and then, well, maybe you’ll buy the magazine instead….that’s possible, too.

I have four new ideas for their next series of commercials:

South Africa–Why not?

South Africa–Maybe yes, Maybe No

South Africa–Could be alright for a few days

South Africa- Better than nothing

So, Madison Avenue: Call Me.

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Frankly, I thought it was a cocktail, but apparently it’s a criminal offense…at least in the United Arab Emirates. (Guess I need to get with the programme…)

Apparently a Brit couple decided to have their “SOTB” in Dubai (UAE) at one of the Jumeirah Beach properties; Jumeirah owns/manages the Burj al Arab and sister properties. It is reported that the couple faces criminal charges and prison for their “activities.”

Frankly, I don’t even know how they could withstand the scalding heat of the sand. They should get some kind of Olympic medal instead. Are they made of Teflon????

I know I feel much safer with these criminals behind bars. I haven’t slept easily since Martha Stewart left jail.

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Dubai has to top the list of places to track down men’s fragrances. Sorry, Italy.

Seriously, YYC (in our never ending pursuit of knowledge for YOU!!) hit the Emirates Mall–no, not just for the INDOOR SKIING lessons–but we decided to ‘check out’ exactly what stocks the shelves of Brit Concessions: Harvey Nichols (be still my heart) and Debenham’s (Not even a pulse). Okay, for the rundown on the scent options for you guys–the selection is endless.

Car themes seem to be really topping the list–of course, we were nearly run down by a matching set of orange Lamborghinis. Now, that’s the way to die. In any event, we found:
Corvette, Porsche (bullet shaped container), and Hummer (should be shaped like California’s Governor, but they didn’t get enough steroids). My college-aged son had promised his buddies that he would return with an ample supply of Ferrari–but alas, that was ostensibly only available at Harrods, London.

We also saw a wonderful ‘Havane’ fragrance in decanters shaped like a trio of Cuban cigars in a metal cigar case….and Smalto (which is a bit too similar in sound to Smegma for my comfort…you know, watch it as you attempt to open the bottle since the cheesy coating may have clamped it permanently closed).

Personally, I think they should discontinue the section and try stocking, ummmm, Dial? Irish Spring? Borax?

Of Note: YYC did spy bottles by Les Parfums de Rosine along with other hard to find fragrances at the Saks concession at the Burj Mall. That said, save your cash for a chess set. You must need it–a bargain at $400,000.00 US:

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