2021-07-17 // day precision
The CO says “we couldn’t possibly buy that”
Posted by Dan Cary
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Editorial interpretation
Omni-Man’s dismissive reaction satirizes reflexively telling a customer that an acquisition is impossible. The meme conveys a cultural attitude, not a legal determination about any purchase.
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Topics: Early Years, July 2021, Customer relationships, Problem solving