Countercyclical assets at Wal-Mart

Sometimes people enjoy the mere act of the purchase and the feeling of luxury or capture involved:

As people seek cheap ways to entertain, lower-end patio sets and
barbecue grills are selling well. Sprague admits she's puzzled by some
of the store's hot recession sellers, like $5 white toilet seats. "It
seems bizarre," she says, "but I can't keep them in stock." Her best
guess: unemployment and cocooning are leading people to put more wear
on their home bathrooms, and they're choosing her $5 seats over pricier
ones at Home Depot.

Here is the story and I thank TheBrowser for the pointer.  Dare I ask why anyone would want a white toilet seat?