The Eminem Bench

More than twenty years ago, I worked at Oakland Mall in Troy, MI.  I worked at the Gap (mostly folding jeans) and the movie theater (which is now a discount clothing store). The mall, like most in America, is not what it used to be. It still has its charms, like groups of three young male shoppers who start following you around once they notice your laptop. 

[Was it my imagination? Well, they did follow me twice around a purposefully odd circle pattern in front of JC Penney, but whatever.]

There's a store at the mall called Robarge Rustics. It looks like it may be a seasonal, temporary store, but 78% of the stores in the mall look like they may be temporary, so who knows?

This looks like it's their website.  Very nice work.

The picture is out of focus, not the sign.

It's a cool little shop filled with hand-made, carved and twisted wood objects for indoor and outdoor decoration.  Stepping inside, it smells like a fresh spring forest.  Really nice. 

But right near the door, the main attraction is The Eminem Bench.

I bought four.

Is there anyone who does not want to own this bench?  Whether you love sitting outside looking for a little peace, or rolling with your crew looking for a little piece, this bench suits you!

They could easily charge people to take their picture sitting on the bench. "Get Your Picture Taken With Eminem('s Name on a Bench)! This is a million-dollar idea.

I wonder if Em is aware of this?