Today, receipts are printed on thermal-paper that either fades into oblivion, turns black or becomes completely unreadable long before anyone might actually need them.

Between digital coupons, store apps, QR codes, loyalty programs and checkout surprises, shopping has become more complicated than it needs to be.

Ticket prices might be reasonable, but the moment you walk up to the concession stand, you realize you should have applied for a second mortgage before ordering popcorn.

What marketing genius decided the best way to build customer loyalty was to bombard people with so many emails that they never want to hear from your company again?

The truth is these aren’t convenience fees. They’re “because we can” fees.

Now the gas pump has a television screen yelling commercials at me while I’m standing outside watching my bank account evaporate one gallon at a time.

How can the stock market can go up 800 points before breakfast, drop 1,000 points by lunch and end the day exactly where it started?

Apparently, amusement parks have adopted the airline business model. Charge more, provide less and hope nobody notices.

Apparently, I’m not getting a haircut anymore. I’m getting a “grooming experience.”

You ever notice that online ads don’t want your attention anymore? They want your surrender.