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Mall Walkers and Country Fair Face
38:40 - 45:05 (06:25)
A man recalls an interview where the interviewer assumed he would be critical of malls, and reflects on how we may one day view current times with nostalgia. He also describes "country fair face" as the expression people have while enjoying ice cream at fairs.
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The speaker shares a personal experience of quitting their job at the Gap because they refused to recommend socks and belts to customers, which eventually led to their manager suggesting that the Gap may not be the right fit for them.
38:40 - 40:08 (01:28)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal experience of quitting their job at the Gap because they refused to recommend socks and belts to customers, which eventually led to their manager suggesting that the Gap may not be the right fit for them.
ChapterMall Walkers and Country Fair Face
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Mall of America's PR coordinator confirms that fashionable workout attire is not required for mall walking as it remains a popular walking activity, especially for the elderly.
40:12 - 42:29 (02:16)
Summary
Mall of America's PR coordinator confirms that fashionable workout attire is not required for mall walking as it remains a popular walking activity, especially for the elderly.
ChapterMall Walkers and Country Fair Face
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The origin of mall walking and how a group of unofficial walkers forced the owners to open malls early in the morning for exercise.
42:29 - 43:27 (00:57)
Summary
The origin of mall walking and how a group of unofficial walkers forced the owners to open malls early in the morning for exercise.
ChapterMall Walkers and Country Fair Face
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Douglas Coupland reminisces about the opening of the Mall of America in 1992 and expresses his belief that people may look back at the time as a "golden era" in the future.
43:27 - 45:05 (01:38)
Summary
Douglas Coupland reminisces about the opening of the Mall of America in 1992 and expresses his belief that people may look back at the time as a "golden era" in the future.