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Some of you have heard of this one. What is up with things from Asia having the word "happy" in the title? It seems like you find candy from Asia or something and it's always called "supper lemon happy candy" or something. I don't understand this, but it's true. They love the word happy. Maybe this is why they love Hello Kitty and other cute and cuddly things like Cheburashka. They're all "happy."

While browsing in E-Mart, they started to play muzak over the speakers. It was a muzak version of "Happy Talk" from South Pacific. This was funny enough. I was just about rolling in the isles of the fresh fish section. But, the best part came later. Later on in the song, when it got to the chorus voices started saying "happy happy happy happy happy happy" like it was some kind of cheery cult mantra. Oh my God. It was the funniest thing I have ever heard, and I listened to Michael Bolton's opera CD "My Secret Passion."

Later, after buying some plates and bowls and such, I took my goods to a wrapping station, to get some paper to wrap my dishes in so they wouldn't break. The paper that was available was the complimentary gift wrapping paper from E-Mart. The paper was pastel pink, with the faces of Smiling families: mom, dad, and little Sally, all smilling from ear to ear. Then the paper had the word "happy" printed all over it. This was the most surreal experience ever. Apparently if you're not happy at E-Mart there is definitely something wrong with you. The place is designed for maximum happiness. All those not happy will be sent to re-education camps to learn to be more happy.

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