"Would you care to buy our new Tiger Pack" chimed Mr Salesman. He was sharply dressed had sparking white teeth and a shiny little laptop.
"The full Tiger Pack costs 13400$ and includes:
- A five months old female tiger
- The original HELLO TIGER guide
- An IVORY collar (ext. value: $1200)
- Three tiger toys (ext. value: $160)
"So what if you have a boring life, this new unique pet with its jingbang will resurrect all that, it will let you have a second shot. You can walk the park with your little cub. Just imagine the interest you will generate. People will fall over each other to look at you and your new found feline grace. And women....they are sure to swoon....the metrosexual, animal loving tiger owner, now that would be something."
"No, does that not hold your interest? Then perhaps I have the right thing for you."
With a cheeky smile he signaled towards the poster on the back wall. "A 22 year old woman is selling her virginity, auctioning it to the highest online bidder".
"Ah..come on. You cannot afford all this. I know just what you need- A pre-approved loan from a Bank of your choice, or atleast a Credit Card. You cannot let all this pass by. The Sale ends today!"
"Well atleast take home this new phone connection. Make no down payment, just send an obscene number of SMSes. You could be up on the IPL dais giving away prizes, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Dhoni and Warne."
"What! You do not want any of that!? The new age Gods have risen and you refuse to pay obeisance. No wonder your life is such a drag, and you even refuse to take a shot at a Second Life. What will you do when an SMS decides the course of people's lives on a reality show? You can only be a mute spectator. Well I am sorry but I am not sure how long the likes of you can hang on to the old ways." He shook his head grimly, spared a foreboding second glance and then he was gone in the blink of an eye.
"I have deals to sell, targets to meet and miles to go before I sleep."
