I would have cracked up laughing at you guys if I had overheard you making blackacre jokes - nerds!

I am so glad that I graduated a few years ago... and that I have my own office. I couldn't imagine facing a layoff from a firm right now.

For sure.  The thing about Blackacre jokes is that they're so easy, you know?  Like you just have to mention it and you're golden.  Wonder why this is...

I'm glad you have your own office too, Counselor Cheryl.  Because SOMEBODY is going to have to hire me once all this Vegas nonsense is done. 

Haha. Sure, send me your resume.

I think blackacre jokes are funny because it is just so absurd: as if inventing a name for a fictitious property suddenly makes the problem more real or more interesting/fun.

Interesting about Fieger wearing makeup, by the way. Those guys are always a little quirky, don't you think?

Very. You're growing soft Laxy. Give 'em what for!

 Counselor Laurich calls me "Laxy" too.  Odd.  I mean, they are asking for it, aren't they?

May I focus your attention to Counselor Lax's tag for this post: "grammar nazi." Is that a common expression that I'm unaware of? Or is that what you consider yourself? Either way, funny stuff.

Hi Counselor Newbie,

I'm pretty sure Grammar Nazi is a common expression.

But yes, aside from taht, I do try to bring up the Holocaust as often as possible. 

Did you tip her?

 Cut was 10 and I tipped 2.  Wouldn't withhold tip for language barrier...not even for incompetence, just for disrespect and personal attacks.  

What did you expect to get for a $10 haircut?

You probably didn't need the vest, you bought it because it was gonna make you feel good, as is why most of us buy things we don't need. So at the time, not only were you excited about the vest, but you also felt fancy because it was expensive, and that meant quality and style. Now, even though you found it for cheaper, if someone says "hey Rick, nice vest," you can say "thanks, it was like a hundred bucks," and they may think "wow, that must be a designer vest, and he must be fashionable then" all in all making you look cool.

Now, regardless of the fact that I think that last time vests were cool was on the first couple seasons of Full House when Uncle Jessie wore them, there is something to be said about a $98 vest.

Good work, Counselor Newbie.  I especially like the part about me responding "Thanks, it's a hundred bucks" because I try so hard to bring up prices like that whenever possible.  (i.e., "Sir, do you have the time?"  "Sure, let me just check on my FOUR HUNDRED DOLLAR iPHone...yes, it's six fifteen....speaking of six fifteen, that's EXACTLY how much I paid for my....").  

Oh, and the Rippers' fashion sense is timeless, FYI.

There is nothing anyone can say that will make you feel good about buying a $98 vest. This is why, by principle, I will never buy a piece of clothing that costs over $40. If someone else wants to buy me an expensive suit or a nice pair of shoes, that's their prerogative.

Your best bet is to learn from this horrible mistake and never do anything so ridiculous again.

What is the legal theory to support your statement that you "overpaid" for the vest? The fact that the store later lowered its price and you missed the sale price? That's perfectly legal. Miserliness is very unattractive.

Counselor Ryan, 

You really need to read the Model Rules and learn about advocation.  You're supposed to be on MY side.  (In fairness, Counselor Ryan, for those of you who don't know him, is not an attorney.)

And Counselor Anonymous, 

I'm aware that Miserliness is unattractive...think I made that clear in the preface to this post.  But I wasn't trying to woo you in this post.  Model Rules to you too.  

Well these are very cool vests that are quite fashionable too. It's just superb to wear them as they look very cool and attractive. It's a good stuff and if you have more designs then do share them.