UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS
It’s getting tougher all the time to unwrap Christmas. Modern technology has given us shrink wrap, which defies all attempts to tear it, fiber strapping tape which some knives won’t cut and epoxy adhesives with a bond that can lift a ton without giving loose. Hats off to you makers of gadgets galore.
Hooray for your shipping and stackage.
But why do you make it so hard, more and more,
To take all your wares from the package?
Your cartons and bags, I can’t cut with a knife.
The strength of your cardboard – fantastic!
I’m sure I’ve spent easily half of my life,
Just fighting my way into plastic.
Your labels resist any solvent on earth.
Your tape is as tough as an ox.
I’ve paid for my purchase – but what is it worth,
If I can’t get it out of the box? From The Mission Mouse, edited by…
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