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Trader Joe's Tells Me It's Getting Rid Of Free Balloons

Trader Joe's Tells Me It's Getting Rid Of Free Balloons

By Phil Villarreal 4.9.10

Michael brings some news that will devastate my 3-year-old: Apparently they’re doing away with the free hot air balloons they hand little guests to placate them as their parents shop. [More]

The Cutting Edge of Balloon Delivery

The Cutting Edge of Balloon Delivery

By Ben Popken 7.17.09

In my new personal version of hell, I’m the owner of a Beautiful Balloon franchise teaching my employees to develop artificial balloon delivery personas, with only this instructional video as my guide.

The Eternal Struggle Between Politics, Companies & Consumers

By consumerist.com 4.27.06

This video is probably an excellent look in microcosm of the eternal struggle between politicians (USC Vice President Ryan Holt), companies (symbolized by the balloons) and consumers (represented by the sniggering prankster). A number of observations can be gleaned from watching one of our nation’s fat cats in fetal form foam at the mouth over a room full of balloons.