Most of the talk shows I listen to use Friday's as the let your hair down day. So why not? I think that Friday is a good time to let it all out. So, for this week, I think I've decided to let the whole world know (or really the 1 person that reads this) about my personal pet-peeve for this past week.
This is dedicated to the many stores in our area that have those cursed alarm systems at their entries and exits. Apparently I have an electronic personality that rubs these alarm systems the wrong way. No, I do not have a sensor in my wallet, I don't always wear clothes from "Old Navy" and I doubt that my $4 bottle of hair gel (an oxymoron for me) is considered a high risk product - but EVERY TIME I WALK THROUGH THE DOORS I SET OFF THE ALARMS!
At this point in my life it's become more of a comedic occurrence rather than one of embarrassment. There is nothing like walking into your local HyVee and setting off the alarms and having the bag-boys and girls look your direction. I feel like I should walk over to the nearest wall and spread my arms and legs for search. I can't wait, however, to have an employee chase me through their parking lot and search my grocery bag for that flat screen TV I must have hidden. "No, those are diapers, and that's a can of formula. Let's see, the TV must be hidden in
my back pocket. It's a smaller model - but you should see the resolution..." What does HyVee sell that requires an alarm syst
em? Are they worried you'll walk out with a freezer? I can just see the headlines, "Man Steals Freezer Filled with Hashbrowns and Canned Orange Juice." There would be a picture of me running through their parking lot trying to load it into the back of my Honda Civic.I think, in reality, my favorite part is the reaction you get from the employee at any given store. You say "I set off your alarms coming in..." which is usually followed by a very blank stare and then, "huh?" or my favorite "oh, that happens all the time." Which tells you a lot about the success-rate and effectiveness of the alarms.
So I'll gladly take your suggestions for what I should do. I like the idea of going completely spread-eagle on the nearest wall or maybe I should just turn and run as fast as I can screaming through the parking lot. Unfortunately, the Civic doesn't really peel-out, but the motor screaming like an overworked lawnmower might be effective.
In any case - I think I feel better and am ready to tackle my next experience!
Until next time...
2 comments:
Maybe you should stop trying to steal those pretzels...the ultimate Bible Study food... ;-)
I always like how you set off the alarms and 9/10 times the checkout person just says, "It's ok" I must have forgotten to clear the tag".....hummmm could be advantageous.
(Ray Z)
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