Minor irritation

[kaytieeldr]

If it's so minor, why post, you ask? Because this is the DIS and I can

I needed a lighter that's easy to operate. I ran* into CVS and told the cashier what I need - these are behind the counter now.
She took a sealed package of Bic lighters off the shelf.
I pointed to a display of unpackaged lighters and asked to try one of those (trying to keep this quick, there's a line).
She handed me the lighter, I flicked it, it worked, I said I'd take it.
She didn't want to sell it to me. Why?
Each lighter had a zodiac sign and she hadn't confirmed this lighter was "my" sign.

*if you know me, 'ran' = hobbled

 

[jackemail]

If it's so minor, why post, you ask? Because this is the DIS and I can

I needed a lighter that's easy to operate. I ran* into CVS and told the cashier what I need - these are behind the counter now.
She took a sealed package of Bic lighters off the shelf.
I pointed to a display of unpackaged lighters and asked to try one of those (trying to keep this quick, there's a line).
She handed me the lighter, I flicked it, it worked, I said I'd take it.
She didn't want to sell it to me. Why?
Each lighter had a zodiac sign and she hadn't confirmed this lighter was "my" sign.

*if you know me, 'ran' = hobbled

She was just trying to be helpful---Oh, the dangers that could befall you if you used a product with the wrong zodiac sign are legendary! Google "wrong zodiac sign on lighters, t-shirts, mugs, and other products" and find out.

 

[Pumbaa_]

ok, 2 things
1. You should be grateful she was so concerned about your zodiac compatibility
2. Maybe a sign you should not be smoking

 

[npmommie]

If it's so minor, why post, you ask? Because this is the DIS and I can

I needed a lighter that's easy to operate. I ran* into CVS and told the cashier what I need - these are behind the counter now.
She took a sealed package of Bic lighters off the shelf.
I pointed to a display of unpackaged lighters and asked to try one of those (trying to keep this quick, there's a line).
She handed me the lighter, I flicked it, it worked, I said I'd take it.
She didn't want to sell it to me. Why?
Each lighter had a zodiac sign and she hadn't confirmed this lighter was "my" sign.

*if you know me, 'ran' = hobbled

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

LOL! That's definitely up there in purchasing randomness.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

If the clerk was really that concerned, she would have asked your zodiac sign before handing you a lighter to test. She blew it from the beginning! And just to tick her off further, I would have gone and picked a personalized mug and a keychain with the wrong names on them and forced her to ring those up for me too!

 

[kaytieeldr]

2. Maybe a sign you should not be smoking

Maybe I'm an amateur arsonist

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

Maybe I'm an amateur arsonist

I knew it!

 

[jackemail]

Maybe I'm an amateur arsonist

Are there professional arsonists, because I have never heart of that as a paying, fulltime job.

 

[BCDisneyFanatic]

Are there professional arsonists, because I have never heart of that as a paying, fulltime job.

Obviously you haven't watched enough episodes of The Sopranos!

 

[kaytieeldr]

Jackemail leads a sheltered life, BCDisneyFanatic

It's not a 'profession' in the sense one would (dare to) list it on an income tax form; for that matter, any such professional wouldn't/shouldn't expect to get paid in any form of traceable tender or to get a W-2 or 1099 at the end of the year

Nah, Pumbaa's right - I shouldn't be smoking. All those other lighters that are too hard to operate should be a sign, but I don't believe in signs... except "STOP" - and that's only in relation to traffic

 

[BCDisneyFanatic]

Nah, Pumbaa's right - I shouldn't be smoking. All those other lighters that are too hard to operate should be a sign, but I don't believe in signs... except "STOP" - and that's only in relation to traffic

Obviously you don't believe in signs...otherwise you would have been thanking the cashier for looking after your zodiacal karma instead of posting this vent!!!

 

[jackemail]

Obviously you haven't watched enough episodes of The Sopranos!

Uh...never watched ANY episodes of The Sopranos.

 

[MoniqueU]

I would of gone with the Bics right off the bat. Anytime i buy others they crap out fast.

Too bizarre though. It reminds me of a christmas wrap trip to Kmart where there was a mexcan guy in a poncho, sombreo and had a parrot with him and I believe what was a mandolin. I was like self did you just see what you thought you saw?

 

[kaytieeldr]

Oh, boy. I can picture that, MoniqueU - and I'm SO grateful I'm not hungover right now!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Many years ago in New York I had an uncle who knew two professional arsonists. Their street names were Marvin The Torch and Benny The Bug.

And I never inquired about their Income Tax Returns, but it would have been interesting to do them. And you do not have to disclose the nature of your business on a tax return if it could incriminate you, you only have to declare the income and related business expenses.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Thanks for the tip, Cheshire Figment!