Yesterday, at the Yankee game, I noticed that seemingly every company claims to have an official product of the Yankees. From pudding to mustard to luxury car, nearly every company can claim that their merchandise is “official”. I wondered just how far this advertising trend could go:
ANNOUNCER: And now, a few words from our sponsors.
Keep life moving on the farm with Bjornsson’s, the official animal birthing lubricant of the New York Yankees.
Throw a knuckleball into your digestive system using Ipecac, the official emetic of the New York Yankees.
Enjoy the elegant scenery of Belgium, the official European country of the New York Yankees.
If you’re looking to redecorate, head on over to Ikea, the official hex-wrench assembled furniture of the New York Yankees.
And finally, there’s no better way to spend an afternoon than enjoying some Philadelphia Phillies baseball, the official sports team of the New York Yankees.
(My dad made me write this: I have no affiliation with any of these companies, especially Bjornsson’s animal birthing lubricant.)
The Lighter Side of the Moon 
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