A few random observations.
I saw someone in the store the other day wearing a Nike face mask.
So while this lockdown has been a great equaliser, it seems there are still some people who will want to flaunt their privilege, or make some unrelated statement.
Fortunately, that is no longer the case with the ruling party.
Last week, I whipped out my poisonous pen about some groups, political parties and celebs who are using the times to sell branded masks and hand sanitiser at a premium to make a quick buck.
Well, ANC big wig Ace Magashule, has been highly critical of any politicking, including the branding of food parcels and face masks, saying he doesn’t want to see ANC logos on any of it.
NO BRANDING: ANC big wig Ace Magashule
Now if someone can just have a word with those tone-deaf celebs.
Over the weekend, I found myself in a queue waiting to enter the store.
The manager came and asked me if I wouldn’t mind telling anyone joining the queue after me that the store is closed and that I am the last customer.
I felt a bit awkward about it, but agreed, reckoning that we are all doing our bit mos.
Soon afterwards two gents joined the queue and I did my job, but they decided to “try their luck at the door,” as the one put it.
They later added: “Well, that’s the manager’s job, not yours.”
I had to explain that the manager was clearly overwhelmed and - I added with more than just a little sarcasm - I was just doing my little bit in the crisis, like we all should.
The subsequent silence was golden.
I am a huge proponent of profit punishment.
In other words, when basic necessities become unaffordable, consumers should find a way to boycott that product by refusing to buy it until the price comes down.
The entire system is based on supply and demand, so the more we want it, the more it will always cost.
I explained this previously when the price of petrol kept on rising. It’s plummeted now that many people are no longer driving their cars.