How to Buy a Bar Stool

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

A while back I needed to purchase a couple bar stools for my kitchen counter. I wasn't quite sure what I needed. Fortunately, I found all the answers I needed, on that magical place called the Internet.

Specifically, on Barstools4u.com, I found a fantastic info page which includes this image:

Barstool Height
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Here's how this would have gone down before the Web:

INT. FURNITURE SHOWROOM, LIT BY FLUORESCENT BULBS

A male CUSTOMER in a FRIENDS T-SHIRT and STONE-WASHED JEANS approaches a SALES REP, who sports a SWEATER VEST and DARK CORDUROY PANTS.

Customer: Hi. I'm looking to purchase some bar stools.

Sales Rep: Sure, we can help you there. I'm going to need to ask you some questions. First up, how high is your counter?

Customer: It hovers 42 inches off the ground.

Sales Rep: For that, I would recommend a 30-inch stool.

Customer: Ah, ok. I also have a 36-inch counter in my basement. That too hovers, unsupported by any base.

Sales Rep: Ehhhh, for that, you're probably looking at a 24 or 26-incher.

Customer: Got it. Now, I often wear, I dunno, some sort of helmet, when I eat? Will that change anything?

Sales Rep: Oh, no, not at all, you're all set there.

Customer: Ah, great, great. I'm going to browse around, looking at many different items in rapid succession without needing to click any buttons.

PULL BACK TO EXT. FURNITURE SHOWROOM, BEFORE FADING OUT


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