**AN**- This is yet another essay for my composition class and it's supposed to be a persuassive essay trying to sell the reader something.. in this case the magic carpet! I had an awesome time writing it, so I hope you enjoy!
~Steffie~
Imagine yourself sailing across the open road, wind racing through your hair, sunlight kissing your skin. You reach down to crank up your favorite cd, eyes slipping from the seemingly empty countryside for a moment. One sharp turn and another dreamy driver later and well, the end result proves quite obvious. Perhaps you prefer to travel a more natural way. Hit the sidewalk and work those god-given feet. Trot along through the neighborhood as friendly strangers issue their morning greetings. Low and behold, that very same dreamy driver has succumbed to the blissful pleasure of inebriated decadence. Now how did you end up in that twisted pile of flesh and bones halfway down the road? Care for a preferable alternative? Perhaps safe journeying among those not so perfect travelers, a smooth and comfortable ride, low maintenance, and salvation from the quirky little messes we all find ourselves in? Look under those feet folks for the answer lies with the rug! Aladdin survived quite nicely without the modern “comforts" of technology, in fact did he not defeat the baddies of the world and walk away with the lovely Jasmine on his arm? If you’re still not itching to give heroic living a try then perhaps just take a look at the more practical features of the elusive and mysterious Magic Carpet.
As many consumers know, the good old automobile serves as an expedient and effective mode of transportation. The common car proves that whether you happen to claim ownership to the world's goofiest haircut (along with the hefty title of The Donald .... Trump of course) or simply pilfered your darling little PO you know what from the local scrap yard, anyone has access to this motorized toy. Along with this giddy little package comes the ever endless gas tank. Burning away your hard earned dollars, the tank spits out the unpalatable by-products, stirring them into the very air we breathe. Planting any trees yet? Compare that to the magic carpet. Do you see any unquenchable gas guzzlers attached to this baby? I think not. Forget those endless lines at the gas station and creepy convenience store clerks! Possessing an unlimited amount of environmentally friendly energy, this pretty little rug will whisk you to your desired destination completely free of fossil fuels.
Alright, so you never had any faith in the four wheeled rollers to begin with. Perhaps a bicycle lies more with your style. First of all, kudos if you walk (well ride) on the lighter side, choosing environmentally safe alternatives over the slightly more convenient (and destructive) choices. Trekking up those killer hills wreck havoc on your legs, but the overall effort shows in those rock hard calves. You get those slight thrills from rising over the peak of a particularly tough climb to cruise down the other side. Gliding down the smooth ebony river of roadway, a busted beer bottle left by everybody's favorite vagabond slices through your tires. If you survive the sudden interruption of your joyride, you now find yourself left completely and totally without assistance. The only option now is to drag this cumbersome hunk of metal back up the same hill you just gleefully navigated. Let's hope the store up the street received its newest shipment of your new best friend, Tire Goo. Instead of constantly stuffing you inner tubes full of that messy gunk, grumbling about severely thrashing poor Mr. Bum, wouldn't you rather sail along undisturbed, quietly enjoying the serenity of our ever so peaceful Mother Nature? Or speeding around setting break-neck pace, whatever you prefer. Able to sail free and clear from any hindrance, the Magic Carpet is highly maneuverable and requires no disturbingly jiggly fillers.
Let's say that you find your transportation in that cute little assortment of shoes strewn about your closet. Pick a pair and lace up because hey, who needs wheels to get around? Of course don't forget to converse with all of the neighbors you never knew you had in suburbia-hell, although power-walking gives a good excuse to scoot along. Start your journey into the commercial side of town, skillfully maneuvering cross-walks and crazed taxi drivers. Feeling pretty good about yourself at this point, an ill-placed step on the curb throws off your balance. A graceful tumble to the nice cushy sidewalk leaves you in a sour mood, along with the hot pink doughnut pillow you have to carry around for you bruised tush. On the more extreme scale, that topple would throw you out in front of a taxi that instead of charging outrageous rates to drive you into traffic, rolls you over to the emergency room for free. Instead, avoid this whole fiasco and stretch out across a carpet of the finest quality and let it fly you away in the most extravagant of comforts as well as most advanced of safeguards. After all, what other medium of movement could carry you safely above the jungle of road ragers and horn happy drivers?
The quick and easy solution presents itself in the form of a flying apparatus... the plane perhaps? Wouldn't that be wonderful, to just sail above all of the stresses of everyday commutes and routine traffic. Everybody dreams of being spoiled on luxuriously cushioned seating and having drinks and attention lavished upon one's person. Of course along with that dream comes the glorious opportunity to give religious freedom fighters a chance to make public their views. If for some reason your handy little winged contraption manages to slip through the hands of high-jackers, does not the sheer bulk of the metallic monster stave off some of the appeal? People have a hard enough time trying to find a parking spot for a compact car let alone a full sized jumbo jet! Wouldn't you have an easier time simply rolling up a carpet and slipping it into an unnoticed corner of the office? If the portable sizing fails to win you over, why not consider the lack of damage a woven rug could inflict upon an American landmark. Why would a terrorist want to take over a seemingly useless old rug when s/he could easily find something of a higher destructive power? Obviously, the flying carpet demonstrates a higher portability and safety rating.
A predictable reaction to the sudden bombardment of condemning product analysis generally results in a rapid departure to the trusty boat. Vacation from all of the decisions seems like a great idea, right? However the churning waves and unpredictable weather may put a damper on your spirits. Enjoy that rollercoaster that turns the rest of your company green and settle down to a charming meal of seafood.... day after agonizing day. Maybe hiding out on a tiny fishing boat was not the best of ideas. This little scenario offers the perfect opportunity to introduce yet another fine quality of the Magic Carpet. It can take you just about anywhere. Do you want to fly on in to work? Bam! You can now arrive those precious ten minutes early. Does a vacation in Europe sound more appealing? Voila! Make sure you send postcards! Versatility says it all!
As you begin to rethink your previous transportation alternatives, keep in current mindset that the wrong choice could very well result in a harsh run in with that scary fluorescent green goop or a make-out session with the pavement. Choose wisely as you review your abundant choices. Do you want a medium to transport you from point A to point B with efficiency, minimum stress and highly advanced safety precautions? If 'yes' pops up anywhere in that set of questions, then the Magic Carpet is the thing for you! Prepare your farewells to the hassles of ordinary traveling! You may very well step into the future of transportation. An exclusive preview of tomorrow's latest craze. Snatch the opportunity before time runs out and grab your nearest Persian rug today! Who knows what adventures may follow you!
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Heh... sorry Paula! I was away for the summer and yesterday was my first official day back! So I bumped that one up and I'm swapping Harem Dancer with First Job Jitters. So keep an eye out for a redone version of Harem Dancer coming to a web page near you!!! Lol. Thanks for the comments!
Hah hah hah... i love my magic carpet (aka my vespa!!!). You'd like my "C is for Condemnation" i bet ^_^. i give this a four, but only because you need to rework your commas to break it up a little more and make it flow easier. i still love it, wonderful! hysterical! i love the title too.
That was hilarious and I am completely (and totally) ready to go out and buy my very own carpet. So, I did, yesterday. However, mine seems to be having a bit of difficulty. No matter what I do, it refuses to move. I think it's just stubborn.
Great job with addressing all possible questions. ^_~
I still do love this, Steffie! I always wanted a magick carpet, and now I'm definitly getting it! And besides, you are right, Aladdin never did have car keys, but then again, he also had a genie, a really hot girlfriend, a monkey, and a money grubbing parrot. I just want the first three. And a kingdom. ANd the mad pocket picking skills he has! And to live in a disney musical, because then fun stuff happens, like hoping through lava and smuff. LOL!!!
Welcome !
