Riding the Subway

I was riding the subway to Times Square when I noticed the woman across from me. She was sitting with three shopping bags filled with toys. I sometimes talk to strangers on the subway (you can meet some interesting people that way) so I walked across the aisle and said: “God bless you and thank you on behalf of the toy industry. We need the business.”

I explained that I worked in the industry and as I did so, her eyes lit up and a huge smile crossed her face. She said: “Toys are what make life bearable. Without toys we could never go on.”

She meant it, and she didn’t seem crazy, so I accepted her compliment and now pass it on to you. I bet there are a lot of people in the world who really do think we do more than just make a product. We bring joy into their lives and make life tolerable, particularly in tough times like these.

Great job Toy Nation and thank you lady, wherever you are.