Fairy Tales

from the 28 Shop

The specialty shop within a department store, named after the original private entrance on Washington Street, had these witty quips in their fall 2006 spread, Enchanted:

Look straight ahead, Red Riding Hood, and don't stray from the path.
CAN YOU EVER TRUST A WOMAN IN RED?

With just one kiss, I shall become your prince.
TEMPTING, BUT SHE HAD BETTER OFFERS.

Day and night, Cinderella toiled away at her chores.
WHAT A WOMAN WON'T DO FOR A PAIR OF GLASS SHOES.

Then came the second Billy Goat Gruff.
SHE NEVER COULD TRAVEL LIGHT.

Step to the stove, Gretel, to see if it is hot.
BUT COOKING WAS NOT HER FORTE.

I hope the retail monster with the giant red signs doesn't ruin this, too. Because, when fairy tales cease to exist, so does our hope for a happily ever after.

I'm going to miss those green signs.