Saturday, April 5, 2008

"No Botox For You"

http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-na-plastic5apr05,1,110612.story

Yes, sadly it is true. People in California are getting uglier because of the housing crisis. Literally uglier:

The sub-prime loan crisis, the housing slump and the general decline of the economy have claimed another covey of victims. Anthony is in the real estate business, and under current conditions, the cosmetic treatments -- at $1,800 or more a pop -- can no longer be squeezed into her budget.

"I would rather have Botox than go out to dinner, but it's just gotten so bad," said Anthony, 41, who is looking for a job since her career in the mortgage business went sour. She has not had the facial treatments in months.


I swear, sometimes you don't know whether you're reading the real news or The Onion.

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