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The Costa class: did I get it wrong?

November 21, 2021March 21, 2021 by iankirkebc

When did we actually get mugged by the big corporates? Why can’t I simply buy a pair of black plimsolls and walk with my head held high? How come we yearn to be labelled? Like the perimeter advertising hoardings that enclose the Meadow Lane pitch of Notts County. And when did buying a cup of … Read more

Categories General, Humour Tags #branding, #costa. #brands, #logos

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