Anyone who has been into a Target knows it isn't just a retail superstore. It is a black hole. In my 20 years on this earth, I have not met a single soul who can exit Target with only what they came for. I refuse to believe it's possible. And for anyone who claims it can be done, I'll say it right now: you're a liar. Hopefully, most of you agree with me and will be able to relate to this list.
1. Oh, look -- the $1 section!
Target knows exactly what they are doing by putting a bunch of knick-knacks at the front of the store. Do I need a mini garbage can? No, but it's only $3. Do I need a wire basket? No, but it's only $3. Do I need a chalkboard? No, but it's only $1. Do I need any of this? No, but it's Target, so you get it anyway.
2. They already have (Insert holiday that is like three months away) stuff out? Let me see what there is.
The fall is a pretty good example of this phenomenon at Target. Since school has started I've seen Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decor out months in advance. But, since it is Target and Target clearly knows what is best for me, I check it out. Hopefully, I'm not the only one who leaves with a wreath in October.
3. A box of macaroni and cheese is $1.50. But if I buy five then they're only $1.
And I'll definitely eat five boxes of macaroni and cheese in the near future. I'll probably eat 10 in the next six months or so... I'm in college, I eat a lot of macaroni and cheese. How long would it take me to eat 20 boxes? I have roommates, maybe they want some... What's the shelf life of macaroni and cheese?
4. Do you know what sounds really good right now? (Insert desirable snack). It's Target, I'm sure they have it.
Whether you have a sweet tooth or could go for a bag of chips, Target's got your back.
5. I'm pretty sure I need toilet paper.
Even though you go in looking for something specific (like toilet paper) you end up not getting whatever you came for but a dozen things you don't actually need. This situation happens to me far too often. I go in for dish soap and came out with hairspray, broccoli, a wire basket, holiday decor, and disinfectant wipes.
6. (Walks through Target past the cleaning supplies aisle.) I should probably clean my bathroom. I guess I need to buy cleaning supplies for that.
I hope I'm not the only person who is struck with inspiration while wandering through Target. If I see cleaning supplies, it inspires me to clean (not that I actually end up cleaning when I get home). I realize all the things I need to clean and all the things that Target has to help make that easier, so of course I buy them, right?
