Ode to a Stapler?
I couldn’t help not posting this. This is the main description of a red stapler from ThinkGeek.
People sometimes form very strong bonds to inanimate objects. This is especially the case when you come into daily contact with, say, a red Swingline stapler. The ultimate utilitarian desktop accessory. Its vibrant red color stands out amongst the grays and beiges that consume office space. The sleek, smooth retro lines. The sheer weight. The precise, solid movement. The mechanics. The thick, dense sound as paper is conjoined…
One thing is certain – you will never covet an office supply as much you will your red Swingline stapler.
A stapler? I wonder what the author wrote when he discovered yogurt, or flushing toilets. The anticlimax of it all is the revelation of the 20 sheet capacity. None the less, it’s one hell of a way to romantise about an office requirement.
