There was one question in particular that greatly and deeply caught me off-guard...well, really I mean the ANSWERS that caught me off-guard.
Im talking about the Hypothetical Question: If you could only have one, would you rather have a new outfit, or a massage?
25 folks answered this question.
The results? 16 to 9.
In favor of the Outfit!!!
9 chose the massage, 16 chose he outfit.
Ok, is it because Im a guy and...lets face it...females do tend to get a wee bit more worked-up about new outfits than we guys do. I get that.
And maybe its just because of the amounts of Tension and Anxiety I literally carry around in my body now days, but...COME ON! You DON'T pick some clothes over a massage, right???
Hmmm...
I need to think on this...
chris
Posted by: Ralphi Date posted: Mon Nov 2 22:07:27 2009
Message:
I didn't participate but I'd probably go with the new outfit as well. It's just longer lasting. But with my back pain of the last week I really want a massage. I did get a nice pedicure today and sat in a massage chair while I got it!
Posted by: Sephora Date posted: Mon Nov 2 11:31:36 2009
Message:
Well, you didn't say 'assuming they cost the same...'. That's what determined my answer really. A 45 minute massage costs something like $70-$80. But a whole new outfit costs way more than that (for me). So I feel like I can get a massage any time I want. But a new outfit has more of an unattainable, 'wish' quality to it. So that was my reasoning!
Posted by: SusieB Date posted: Mon Nov 2 9:46:33 2009
Message:
I agree with NGP....a massage is over and done, tops an hour.
A nice new outfit I can wear many times before tireing of it.
Also, the way I shop, for the price of a massage I will be getting probably way more then one outfit.
I was at Goodwill this weekend and got 3 really nice dresses, a beautiful pair of shoes and a necklace for under $30 bucks!
Posted by: ingyandbert Date posted: Mon Nov 2 9:18:10 2009
Message: You can have enough clothes but you can never have too many massages.
Posted by: Nichol Date posted: Sun Nov 1 15:12:42 2009
Message: I am not a big clothes kinda girl either...but the thought of getting a massage gives me the heebie jeebies....so that is why i picked the outfit.
Posted by: Denise Date posted: Sun Nov 1 14:30:46 2009
Message: I didn't get the chance to answer with all that was going on here either. I would choose clothes over a massage as well. A stranger isn't touching me and clothes, especially good quality traditional cuts last far longer. Besides, I am a ''candle-lit bubble bath, a glass of white or brandy in her hand'' girl. That is worth far more than a quick body rub. Yuck.
Posted by: fuzzwuzz Date posted: Sun Nov 1 12:24:04 2009
Message: I despise massages!! A stranger touching me in such a personal way really creeps me out!!!! They don't relax me in any way shape or form because I'm praying for it to be over the whole time! So, I'd take anything over a massage!!!! I've had several because we get these twofers and my husband LOVES massages. So, for him, I suffer through but if I had my druthers, never, ever again!!!!!!
Posted by: NGP Date posted: Sun Nov 1 11:25:08 2009
Message: I guess I'm too practical...clothes last, a message is over in an hour...the relaxed feeling lasts only a few hours more...give me the longer lasting clothes.
Posted by: Joanne A. Date posted: Sun Nov 1 8:21:31 2009
Message: I didn't take the poll either but would have chosen the massage over the outfit. I wonder from Lisa P's answer if we shouldn't poll those who chose the outfit to see how many of them have ever had a massage before. I think some might change their minds after having one.
Posted by: RK Date posted: Sun Nov 1 3:06:40 2009
Message:
I don't get as excited about clothes as some women, but as someone who doesn't shop that often, getting a nice new outfit can feel really good.
As Lisa said, an outfit lasts. A massage is a very temporary luxury. I also have only gotten a pedicure twice in my life as well -- before my wedding and in my 8th month of pregnancy -- and even pedicures last longer!
Also, I have never gotten a massage from a stranger. That's what my husband is for ... and it doesn't cost a dime! :-)
Posted by: Bonk5 Date posted: Sun Nov 1 3:04:00 2009
Message: I don't think I saw that one. But I would of done the massage. They really help heal your body and make you feel stronger and better. massages have long lasting effects.
I am not that much into clothes, tho lord knows I have a lot of shirts and pants hanging in my closet!
Posted by: Lisa P Date posted: Sun Nov 1 2:37:48 2009
Message: Well, I didn't play your game right at all and I apologize. I was just being a silly.
I would NEVER pick a massage over a new outfit. First of all, I have never even had a massage and second of all I prefer to spend my money on tangible items. A massage is over and you may feel good, but an outfit you get to keep :-))
