Cults can take many forms. For instance, there are the more dangerous variety such as Charlie Manson's Family, Jim Jones, David Koresh, and Heaven’s Gate. There's also the good old cults of personality we've seen eminate from the likes of Joseph Stalin and President Turkmenbashi of Turkmenistan. However, I've never actually witnessed the insanity and the strangely undying loyalty that only ensues from a cult following—until now. Unbeknownst to me before this trip, Thailand is THE place for Burberry and Louis Vuitton knock off purses. Also unbeknownst to me before this trip was what a Burberry or Louis Vuitton purse even was. They're purses fashionistas buy in large quantities in different colors with little letters all over them. I don’t read fashion magazines, I’m pretty down-to-earth, and I shop at Old Navy, Target, and JCPenneys—so I’d
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