Damn Supermarket staff!

[kiwi_2005]

I picked up several items this morning and when I finally got up to the checkout, one of the items would not scan.

Imagine my horror when the checkout operator got on the intercom and boomed out for the entire store to hear, 'PRICE CHECK ON LANE THIRTEEN, TAMPAX, SUPER SIZE.'

You would think that was bad enough, but some wally at the rear of the store apparently misunderstood the word 'Tampax' for 'THUMBTACKS.'

In a businesslike tone, a voice boomed back over the intercom: 'DO YOU WANT THE KIND YOU PUSH IN WITH YOUR THUMB OR THE KIND YOU POUND IN WITH A HAMMER?'

The checkout operator did not know where to look.

Fortunately the Manager came to my rescue and discreetly gave the price in whispers, while offering apologies to me.

I walked out of there with my head held high and as soon as I was at the door I heard raucous laughter coming from the counters behind me ...

It took me quite awhile to recover enough to drive home.

Next time the missus can get her own blardy personal goods!