In case you can't tell from the picture, all those colorful bottles below the "Chemicals" sign are various laundry detergents and fabric softeners. Is this some sort of ironic joke? I mean, I know that those laundry detergents are made up of all sorts of nasty petrol chemicals and I only go near them to take funny pictures. But, your average Wal-mart shopper? Well, maybe they know but don't care or know but, hey, they're saving a few bucks. Who cares if the phosphorescent liquid is contributing to the poisoning of our water after it's dumped out of countless washing machines around the country (and planet?)
While I rarely shop at Wal-mart, I've been paying attention to this particular area just because I'm dumbfounded by it. It's as if my mind draws a total blank as to a probable explanation. At first I thought maybe this used to be the "Round-Up" section but the "Chemicals" sign has been there for almost a year now along with the laundry detergent underneath. And Round-Up has been in its place for a long time in the Lawn and Garden section. Even that doesn't say "Chemicals" above it.
Is this Wal-mart's way of being "transparent?" (I love this new buzz word that's being tossed around these days in the world of politics like the candy that Santa throws out to a frenzied mob of kids during a Christmas parade.) Somehow, I really doubt it. So, what's the story? Is it the act of some vengeful employee whose latest quest is to bring down Wal-mart one aisle at a time? What's next, the dog food section? I can see it now, "Cow, Pig and Horse Parts." Just say it like it is. Imagine how much less we would shop if we knew what we were really buying.
I guess this is just one of the world's mysteries that I will never know. Now that it's been documented, though, maybe next time I'll approach a manager, wink and say, "Hey buddy, nice sign above the laundry detergent" and see what he says.
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