Grocery store rant...

Brad · 26 November 2001, 08:56 AM

What is up with all these stupid discount cards at the grocery stores? Albertson's WAS the last decent store that didn't require those... now they have joined the ranks of the nosey.

I HATE when people want to know every freakin' thing about me. The reason I was shopping at that store was that they didn't have the stupid cards... and now THEY do it too!

So, pay more, (the card gets you "special" discounts) or let them know what you are buying? I'm looking for another store that doesn't do that crap.

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Brad

leo · 26 November 2001, 09:01 AM

I just hate to have another piece of worthless Dreck to carry in my wallet.

mike_baram · 26 November 2001, 11:58 AM

What I really hate is when you're on line at Safeway, and use your ATM or a credit card, and they look at the receipt and say "Thank you, Mr. XXXX", invariably mispronouncing the name in the process.
My solution:
Since they don't verify your name or address (ever see a courtesy clerk tail you home to be sure you live where you say you live?), I suggest you fill in the application with the following information.......
Name: Wilhelm Mahder-Foekker
Then, when they say "Thank you, Mr...." and hesitate over the pronunciation, just help them along.
Gently.
With a smile.
It helps to use a foreign accent....it adds to the effect.;D

WFS · 26 November 2001, 01:40 PM

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!

Michael · 26 November 2001, 04:25 PM

Mike, you're as twisted as my writers say I am!

I'm just glad you're on the other side of the 49th parallel!

Barrett · 27 November 2001, 12:23 PM

Some years back, during a brainstorming session concerning "Duel Over Douai or: Chattering Spandaus" Boom, Puresome & myownself partook of a local barbeque emporium. We were informed there would be a short wait and were asked the name of our party.
"Luke"
"Mannock"
"McCudden"
I don't recall which name was finally called but I do remember that the hostess had never heard of

Frank Luke. Lotta that going around in Arizona Territory these days.

mike_baram · 27 November 2001, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Mike, you're as twisted as my writers say I am!

I'm just glad you're on the other side of the 49th parallel!

Well, I'm in Olympia. Dangerously close.
But I thank you.
<Takes a deep bow and acknowledges the adulation of the "little people".>
BTW, I got my FOURTH STAR. I'm a scout pilot! Life is good.

stephen · 27 November 2001, 04:09 PM

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I HATE when people want to know every freakin' thing about me. *The reason I was shopping at that store was that they didn't have the stupid cards... and now THEY do it too! *

I travel a lot. I mean a LOT. If you have frequent run-ins with government (or even private sector) busybody snoops, here are the lines that I invariably use to make my point in a non-confrontational way:

When required to show government issue ID:

"My state travel papers, comrade."

When frisked and wanded at the security checkpoint, then told to proceed by the 4th Amendment-violating government agent:

"What? No rectal exam?"

(That one gets a lot of different responses).

When asked "May I search your bags, sir?"

"No."

When informed that my right to travel freely is forcibly suspended unless I "allow" them to search my personal belongings:

"In order to proceed to the gate, am I forced to submit to this search against my will?"

(Warning: This generally has to be asked at least three times before you can get an honest answer, but its worth the effort).

When informed that they cannot proceed with the search until they have my verbal permission:

"Yes, but I am obviously lying."

When asked by a public servant during a traffic stop "Where are you going tonight, sir?"

"To my destination."

When asked by the aforementioned public servant "Well, where is your destination?"

"The place of my choosing."

And Brad, if you find the store that gives you sale prices with no card, let me know. We're looking for it, too.

Brad · 27 November 2001, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Well, I'm in Olympia. Dangerously close.
But I thank you.
<Takes a deep bow and acknowledges the adulation of the "little people".>
BTW, I got my FOURTH STAR. I'm a scout pilot! Life is good.

Are you sure those are all CONFIRMED posts?

Michael · 27 November 2001, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Well, I'm in Olympia. Dangerously close.
But I thank you.
<Takes a deep bow and acknowledges the adulation of the "little people".>
BTW, I got my FOURTH STAR. I'm a scout pilot! Life is good.

Look behind you. See the speck getting larger in your rear-view? Closing fast!

Passed PeterL. Amy's next - got to watch her. Then the big one.

Gettum up, Scout Pilot! (as Jay Silverheels deals a near-fatal blow to Aboriginal Awareness).