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                      A Commercial Interruption
                 by Todd D. Perlmutter (Media Child)

          "Intellect is to emotion as our clothes are to our
          bodies; we could not very well have civilized life
          without clothes, but we would be in a poor way if
                 we had only clothes without bodies."
                 -- Alfred North Whitehead, Dialogues

The camera shows a close-up of the neck of a bottle of wine.  The
label on the neck reads "Manaschevitz", two hands work off the screw
on cap.  The voice over says, "Fine Wines."

The camera cuts to a slightly inclined highway.  It pushes in
centering on a light blue Renault Alliance (Motor Trend's Car of the
Year--3 years running, 84-86) racing up the hill.  Zooming inside the
vehicle, it centers on the speedometer which is topping off at a
whopping 50 MPH.  The voice over says, "Fast Cars."

The camera cuts to a seedy city street late at night.  It is
immediately accosted by a group of people, both male and female
yelling out various amounts of money and lengths of time.  The voice
over says, "Cultured Partners."

The camera then cuts to an old rotted and gutted pair of shoes.  The
toes of the feet inside are protruding through the side, and a truly
visible stench is rising from within.  The voice over says
"Comfortable Shoes."

Then, cutting to the interior of what is apparently a clothing store,
the camera focuses in on a man and a woman who are probably the two
most exceptionally ensembled individuals you have ever seen.

The man is wearing a light slate gray double breasted suit with thin,
almost indiscernible charcoal gray stripes running vertically down its
length.  A white shirt with hints of red.  A most powerful power tie
which matches his shirt, and one can only assume also matches his
socks.

Offsetting his clothes are the clothes of the woman.  The pattern on
her skirt is opposite that of his suit (light gray diagonal stripes on
charcoal gray).  Her blouse is red on white, and light and frilly.
Over her collar is a most auspicious, and of course matching, brocade.
All this serving to accentuate her other...ummm...assets.

Continuing from the voice over of the brief montage above, the woman
says, "If you are the type of person who enjoys these things, then you
probably also enjoy well made, and well tailored clothes."

Picking up from her, the man continues, "And no one makes and tailors
clothes better than us.  Allow us to introduce ourselves, I'm
Stitches..."

"...and I'm Swatches..." followed the woman.

"...and together we're the Tailor Twins!!!" they both chorused while
jumping up and giving each other the high-five in a manner most
unbefitting two such outstandingly outfitted individuals.

After straightening his lapel Stitches says, "Our clothes are made
with you in mind, literally.  Here, let us show you.  Using our shared
ability to identify the poorly dressed, our Fashion Sense if you will,
my sister has selected a person off the street who is willing to
volunteer, and get an outfit of TT Originals(tm) absolutely free."

"That's right Stitches, " says Swatches, "here is Mr..."

"Ummm...oh me, yeah, I'm Ken Nadress."

"Well Ken, just what the Hell(tm) were you on this morning when you
got dressed.  Cudory is out, and your socks don't even match."
Stitches says.

Elbowing her brother for being mean, Swatches continues "Okay Ken, all
you have to do is take our hands as we join in a circle, we'll take
care of the rest."

Ken complies.  After a moment a bright swirl of colors and patterns
(even plaid) begins to form around the three.  The camera changes
filters to cut down on the brightness, and begins a slow circular pan
around them.  This allows the viewer to see what appear to be swatches
filtering forth from Swatches and thread filtering forth from
Stitches.  Both the thread and the swatches begin to coalesce around
Ken, and the swirl of colors begins to fade.

The camera switches back to its normal lens, and centers on Ken, who
is now probably better bedizen then he ever has been in his entire
life.  He is now wearing a clean white t-shirt, with a black cardigan
with purple and tan running around the collar.  Loose fitting blue
jeans, and what appear to be a most comfortable pair of Birkenstocks
(is that redundant?).

Looking down at himself, holding out his feet and shaking them, Ken
says, "Wow!  This is incredible.  I'm...I'm...gallantly garbed.  Why I
don't think I've ever felt this comfortable in clothes before."

"Well Ken, that's because the clothes you usually wear are made for
the mass market, and are intended to fit a wide range of individuals."
Stitches replies.

"Our clothes however, come from inside you.  They are the clothes that
your body and mind truly desire at the particular moment in which we
use our powers on you.  They are your Inner Clothes." continues
Swatches.

Turning to face the camera, Stitches finishes off the sales pitch, "So
come on down to the TT Outlet(tm), located in the Garment District
building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and get some TT Originals(tm)
today.  Clothes that truly are you."

Swatches pops in with, "The finest fashions, and stunning shoes too!!!
Superguys welcome!!!"

ARE SUPERGUYS REALLY WELCOME?

WILL SUPERGUYS VISIT THE TT OUTLET(TM)?

WILL SUPERGUYS WEAR TT ORIGINALS(TM)?

WAS THIS REALLY AN INTERRUPTION?

WAS THIS REALLY A COMMERCIAL?

INNER CLOTHES, WHAT'S WITH THAT?

THEY DO SHOES TOO?

DOES THE AUTHOR DRESS ANYWHERE NEAR AS WELL AS HIS CHARACTERS?

OR IS HE JUST ANOTHER COMPUTER GEEK WEARING JEANS, A T-SHIRT, AN
UNBUTTONED BUTTON DOWN SHIRT, SNEAKERS, AND TUBE SOCKS?

Find out only on the next dashingly dressed...

                             SUPERGUY!!!

No, you won't have to look at the Author's lack of...ummm...assets.


                                        ---> Todd <---

Todd D. Perlmutter                      "I'm a firm believer, that no matter
Media Child                              what, the worst possible best thing
Paragon Imaging Inc.                     will always occur.  I guess that
Woburn Massachusetts                     makes me a pessimistic optimist."
toddp@paragon.com                                             --- Me

Note: If you think my views represent those of my company then you're mistaken.