Yes, my “world’s smallest” statistic is about as official as this Wal Mart branch itself, located in the Thamel district of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. I never saw anyone shopping here, so it seems even a fake Wal Mart sign can’t get you customers when you’re selling the exact same products as several thousand other stores in Thamel. And in case you’re wondering, the website printed on the sign doesn’t exist; it’s probably just another brilliant marketing strategy to make the store seem more official.
LOL Daniel – and furthermore, I guess the ol’ gripe against Walmart’s notorious “importing of Chinese goods” and paying their employees a pittance, uh doesn’t hold water there in Kathmandu, yes? 😉
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You’re right. In this case, I’m guessing Chinese goods would actually increase costs and there’s not even enough space in the shop for any employees.
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This is quite funny actually. On the wall and a mart hence a wall*Mart. I wonder if the real WallMart people saw this, how they would feel about it? Great photo.
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You’re right, he was just taking the sign literally….although he did misspell “wall”, if that’s the case.
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Haha that’s really funny! Maybe they need to also put in the “we sell for less everyday” slogan! Kinda reminds me of those fake Apple stores in China!
I remember reading about those…except they were really convincing–even the employees thought they were working for a real Apple store. Somehow I don’t think this “Wal Mart” is fooling anyone….maybe you’re right about the slogan. It could help. They should add a greeter too.
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