A Hostile Take Over

This morning it has been announced that Qwerty stores out of Pennsylvania just purchased the magical and legendary Gus Goose Company. This is most certainly a difficult day for Canadian business. Let's go on the street to gauge reactions as they are about to open the doors....

"Those damn Yankees! Didn't we hurl their sorry over rated asses back to the Missouri hinterlands during the War of 1812?"

What's that go to do with modern business?

"It has everything to do with it. It's our company. If it will go under let it go under on our soil."

So, to cite another example of Canadian symbols, if the CFL is dying and needs cash and no Canadians are not willing to step up you would deny Americans to come in and save the league?

"Damn straight I would. They would change all the rules."

Do you actually go to any of the games?

"No, sir I do not. I like 4 downs."

Another person approaches: "What's that you're reading?"

Walrus Magazine.

"Huh, what kind of name is that?"

Well, it's an interesting magazine that offers a Canadian perspective. Its format is similar to The Atlantic.

"Could you believe this scandal? Imagine that, an American buying Gus Goose."

Is it alright if a Canadian buys an American?

"That's fine by me."

Isn't that a double standard? Isn't a tad hypocritical?

"Go on reading your fancy book East coast boy."

Before I go, I'm curious to know what magazines do you read?

"People and Life."

Aren't those American? Oooo....

Little old lady offers insights:

"Oh my. We can't let that happen. We can't let the Americans come in. They will ruin our society. I find it most disturbing. I hear they won't sell tea."

But Gus Goose's sales were dropping. It was clear Canadians, both investors and consumers, were no longer supporting it. Something had to be done.

"Oh dear. No matter. It's a Canadian institution and it shouldn't be sold to heartless Americans. Gus Goose is a part of our heritage."

Moments later

There's a mad dash to Qwerty Stores as the doors open. People try to go in unnoticed. Prices are incredibly low...

Hey, weren't you against American imperialists coming into our private serene cocoon? What happened to Gus Goose being a part of our heritage?

"Who?"

Gus Goose.

"Gus Goose could never sell socks at these low prices!"