In America

Just cause this is funny and then sad.
But still funny...and then still sad.
Oh, well. sometimes America can be funny in a sad kind of way.

Wal-Mart
By Deb
Wal-Mart Wine
I have no idea how old this is, but it struck a chord with me today:
BENTONVILLE, ARK (AP) — Some Wal-Mart customers soon will be able to sample a new discount item - Wal-Mart’s own brand of wine. The world’s largest retail chain is teaming up with E&J Gallo Winery of Modesto, Calif. to produce the spirits at an affordable price, in the $2-5 range.

While wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to throw a bottle of Wal-Mart Brand wine into their shopping carts, there is a market for cheap wine, said Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. She also said: “The right name is important.” So, here we go:

The top 12 suggested names for Wal-Mart Wine:

12. Chateau Traileur Parc

11. White Trashfindel

10. Big Red Gulp

9. Grape Expectations

8. Domaine Wal-Mart “Merde du Pays”

7. NASCARbernet

6. Chef Boyardeaux

5. Peanut Noir

4. Chateau des Moines

3. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Vinegar!

2. World Championship Riesling

And the number 1 name

1. Nasti Spumante

Found this bit of Americana at:
Elephant in my Coffee