Monday, November 10, 2008

The way we live (drink) now


From New York magazine's Recession Index this week:

Approximate number of cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon ($3 each, the cheapest drink) sold at Max Fish in a week:

JULY 2008: 480

OCTOBER 2008: 960
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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    says it all. one of the few things i remember from my macroeconomics class.
    keep an eye out for sausages of every variety to make a serious comeback.
    being a beer and sausage kinda guy, i'm all for it. no more "momofucko's" please.....

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