Wednesday, August 17, 2011

One Item or less...


Can we all agree that there are things that you hate to shop for?  Particularly when you literally need nothing but said item?  I mean a box of condoms amidst 45 other things like deodorant, Doritos, assorted cleaning items, and tin foil, says “I plan ahead, and yes…I AM sexually active.  And I like Doritos.” 

Just racing into the store to pick up condoms and only condoms says, “Yup.  Guess who’s had a sad sex life up until today!!??  And guess who’s probably gonna get some in the next hour.”

Sigh.

And the teller is always someone completely inappropriate. 

Like when I bought condoms and came face to face with a little old lady reminiscent of my grandmother looking at me with judgment as she looks at my ring finger.

Or when a 15 year old boy is ringing up my tampons and moving them through the scanner using nothing but the very very tips of his fingers as I stand in front of him practically ready to snatch them out of his hands as I rue my decision to wear white pants.

Today I added a new item I will never again buy by itself (along with cat food, tampons, ping pong balls, and condoms).

A plunger.

When you go to the store and buy nothing BUT a plunger…well.  Let me tell you.  Everyone that sees you on the walk to the check out with your pretty damn conspicuous item knows…well…that something horrible happened to you, and very well may still be happening wherever you came from.
 
They keep a wide berth. 

And if you’re me?

Well, the teller will wish you “Godspeed” as you leave.

9 comments:

Kato said...

Hahahah! I love it. I have a friend who refuses to walk down the street carrying toilet paper...

Clyde said...

Geez, how wonderful are you that you supply the condoms----and buying tampons for your girlfriend or wife is always a head bowing experience, ------but I did decide that it was better to comment yourself than let the checkout operator have all the fun---
Like with the condoms---"so are these super size"---"do these ribs really tickle"-----or with tampons "so are these menthol"

Red Shoes said...

Yup... and for some reason, I always have this 'oh fuck hurry up' look on my face when I buy a plunger.

LMBO!!

~shoes~

Alex said...

Oh lordy. I hate those "one item" times. Mine is usually the cat food. Maybe I'll try the cat food + condoms combo. It says, hey I probably live alone, but I am no spinster.

Joshua said...

I'm sorry about that. I guess it's a good thing I don't get embarrassed because I've made those walks before. Condoms, tampons, plunger.

Never ping pong balls, though.

Jen P said...

You crack me up... so many times when I stand there I wonder if other people think the same way I do. Of course, you and I would be on the same page about this. Note to self: do not buy plunger and nothing else.

Sara Louise said...

This is so true. One item definitely means... I NEED THIS NOW!

Things To Do said...

Oh no. Hahaahaha. Hilarious.

I once went in to buy a bottle of wine and ended up walking out of the place with six (darn those 10% off each bottle sales) and the check out person asked if I was having a party. And I shook my head sadly no.

FoggyDew said...

Once, back in my sophomore year in school, I was in Home Depot. The only things I put on the counter were a funnel, a 4-foot length of tube and a hose clamp. The guy in front of me was like, "Looks like a fun night."

Indeed it was. Indeed it was.

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