I hasten to mention that I have never actually solicited a catalogue. Although it is tempting to conclude that our mailbox hatches them by spontaneous generation, I know they are really the offspring of promiscuous mailing lists, which copulate in secret and for money.
In her book "Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader," author Anne Fadiman humorously addresses the influx of unsolicited catalogues she receives in her mailbox. Despite the temptation to think these catalogues appear magically, she reveals that they are actually the result of complex mailing lists that exchange information and resources for financial gain.
Fadiman's reflection on this phenomenon highlights the broader issues of consumer culture and the relentless marketing strategies that invade personal spaces. Her witty observation about the "offspring" of these lists emphasizes the disconnect between individual preferences and the aggressive nature of advertising.
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