Playmats: Part 2

ML: Hey, Happy New Year!

PB: You too!

ML: Too bad that New Year’s rave was underwhelming.

PB: Actually, I had a lot of fun. I’ve never been to a rave before. They were really into appropriating imagery from labour revolutions…

ML: I’ll take you a crazier one sometime. Also, I have some updates on our playmat situation.

PB: Hit me.

ML: Well, Kristin and I agreed on —

PB: Wait, who is Kristin?

ML: Oh, they’re my contact from our playmat printing company. I can’t tell if they’re based in North America, or China, or…Israel.

PB: Woah, what?

ML: I did some searching and the Terms & Conditions section of the website says: “These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Israeli law. Any disputes relating to these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tel-Aviv, Israel.”… so I’m thinking—

PB: —they’re based in Israel.

ML: Precisely. Anyway, as I was saying, Kristin and I had agreed on clear stitched edges, free express shipping, and a free printed preview for our proofing.

PB: That sounds great. So, what’s the problem?

ML: Well, Kristin keeps using all these emojis and—

PB: —emojis? That’s the problem?

ML: No, it’s just confusing.

PB: The emojis?

ML: No, the whole process. After I paid, I was told that we’re only getting a picture of the proof instead of a hardcopy sample to proof.

PB: That’s not very helpful.

ML: I know, so I’ve asked for a clear video of the text close up, a demonstration of the non-slip back, and the playmat in a variety of lighting settings.

PB: And what’s wrong with that?

ML: Nothing, they’re working on it.

PB: I’m confused.

ML: Me too.

PB: Wait, why are you confused?

ML: Well, I also asked for that design change we talked about and now Kristin says that they’re not sure they can make our deadline.

PB: But we have a whole MONTH before the inaugural tournament at Chinook Series in Edmonton, from January 9th - 13th, 2020!

ML: I KNOW! What kind of express shipping takes a MONTH?! And you know what’s worse?

PB: What’s worse?!

ML: Kristin keeps using all these winky face emojis, like I’m supposed to be thankful that things aren’t going according to plan. That, or they’re hitting on me.

PB: 🤣

ML: Wait, Kristin just dot dot dotted me. I gotta go.

PB: 🤙🏻