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DebJ

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5. They still get to use his ads for another 500 hours I read.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Thu Jun 20, 2013, 12:23 AM

Jun 2013

My husband and I are expecting them to actually PAY the customers to take their merchandise
soon, as their buy one-get one free adds keep escalating...buy one, get four, etc.

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Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 2013 OP

I guess the firm is 'lucky' they get to continue using his ads, elleng Jun 2013 #1

But but but... mike dub Jun 2013 #2

My guess is he was fired SwankyXomb Jun 2013 #3

My first thought was they dumped him for the crime of being .... OLD. MADem Jun 2013 #19

That's basically it jmowreader Jun 2013 #37

For whatever reason, I always had a spot in my heart for his cheesiness BeyondGeography Jun 2013 #4

he was also an advocate of legalizing pot Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #6

hmmm..therein may lie the answer.. pipoman Jun 2013 #7

understandable, because when a seed pops, it burns a hole in your suit markiv Jun 2013 #29

yes, he is a big supporter of democrats and liberal causes fishwax Jun 2013 #41

that's right! Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #42

+1 Blue_Tires Jun 2013 #17

I always liked him, too. nt valerief Jun 2013 #31

They still get to use his ads for another 500 hours I read. DebJ Jun 2013 #5

That type of advertising pipoman Jun 2013 #8

You misread, I think... jmowreader Jun 2013 #35

It would be interesting to know the severance package pipoman Jun 2013 #9

Could we PLEASE use this opportunity to update men's fashion? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #10

LOL "you can't tell"..... that is funny because it is so true. DebJ Jun 2013 #11

They are finally addressing the issue of manditory nylons for women... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #12

Oh yuck I forgot all about pantyhose. I haven't worn them but DebJ Jun 2013 #13

The classic 7/11 emergency Leggs purchase was the norm for years. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #14

And they fit like crap on a tall woman for most of those years. DebJ Jun 2013 #15

I always wondered if future archeologists will think they we worshipped ostriches. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #18

Pull your Nehru jacket out from the back of the closet...or your LEISURE suit!!! MADem Jun 2013 #21

This is the 21st century!!! Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #23

Agreed. I want to see men dressed up as dandies. Trouser tights would be a lovely change. nt valerief Jun 2013 #30

What? No cod pieces? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #32

For Republicans only. nt valerief Jun 2013 #33

Isn't that already happening? The kids today, poor things, they look like MADem Jun 2013 #38

And on the other side, women have extreme social pressure to spend continuously on their wardrobe. JudyM Jun 2013 #34

I've heard this argument before... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #36

Coco Chanel. MADem Jun 2013 #39

I'll miss him Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2013 #16

If I remember correctly MurrayDelph Jun 2013 #20

Odd thought (and I am most likely wrong) rpannier Jun 2013 #22

Tea Party always complains about the government 'oppressing' the businessman ck4829 Jun 2013 #24

Recently I was thinking he's aged well and finally beginning lunatica Jun 2013 #25

Washed Up In Corporate America - It Happens To Us All cantbeserious Jun 2013 #26

zimmy zimmer zimmerman guilty guilty guilty nt. graham4anything Jun 2013 #27

Clearly, they no longer guarantee you'll like the way you look. n/t malthaussen Jun 2013 #28

They don't like the way he looks...poor basstid. nt MADem Jun 2013 #40