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So, I haven't been on for awhile. Been busy with work, school and starting the nursing program at my college (it's awesome).
That, plus I haven't had any stories of real merit to post here. Just the same boring crap I've had to go through for the past 2-3 months.
But this one caught my attention.
This past weekend, SAW V came out. Of course, all the underage kids want to see it. Most were really cool about it. They either came with a parent or had ID's. For that I am thankful.
So, I'm walking down the hallway when I see a group of about 4-5 try to walk into the film. I immediatly stop them and our conversation goes like this.
EB: Emo boy
EBG: Emo boy's girl
BEB: Blond haired emo boy
CG: Chubby girl
Me: Who else?
Me: Guys, can I see your tickets.
Now, I'm not a dumb person. Working at this place for the last 3 1/2 years, I've learned all the tricks and even pulled them once or twice before I worked there. There's really nothing that I'll fall for.
All of them turn and EBG is the first that I get a hold of. She sheepishly (knowing she's been caught) shows me her ticket.
Ah ha, The secret life of bees. A far cry from SAW V. Like any kid in their right mind is going to waste their time with that movie. I know how these people think.
Me: (slight chuckle) Yeah, I don't think so. That's not (insert theatre number) is it?
They all start walking away but not really willing to give up just yet.
Me: You guys need to go to the theatre that you paid for.
EMB: Come on, are you serious?
Me: (deadpan) Yes. You're minors and this isn't the movie you paid for.
EB: Well, I've got a fresh $1.
(So, now this kid's gonna try and bribe me? Perfect)
Me: Sorry, my rate is $200 and it goes up from there (Thank you to whoever on this site came up with that response)
So now they start milling around, trying to go through their options. I'm not moving from my spot till they go to where they're supposed to.
So then EB breaks out a $20.
Me: Kid, I'm not taking a bribe.
EB: But no one would have to know about it.
Me
pointing to the cameras in the ceiling) Right, except for that camera, and that one and that one.
CG: Are you being serious?
Me: (head nod)
The kids are at a loss for words now. EB mentions something about the cameras not being able to see us clearly.
Me: Look, my job is not worth $20, end of story.
So they start walking away and i follow them. I had to check the bathrooms and happened to follow BEB into the bathroom.
BEB: I told them that they shouldn't have done that. But hey, they never listen to me.
Bullshit, like I'm going to believe that crock
Me: Well, there's a fine line between not listening and not caring. I like to think I walk that line everyday of my life.
And with that, the kids were thwarted and I was able to go on my way, to try and survive the rest of the Hell weekend. Oh, did I mention that High School Musical 3 came out? It was a really rought 4 days.
Bonus points to whoever figures out the title reference.
That, plus I haven't had any stories of real merit to post here. Just the same boring crap I've had to go through for the past 2-3 months.
But this one caught my attention.
This past weekend, SAW V came out. Of course, all the underage kids want to see it. Most were really cool about it. They either came with a parent or had ID's. For that I am thankful.
So, I'm walking down the hallway when I see a group of about 4-5 try to walk into the film. I immediatly stop them and our conversation goes like this.
EB: Emo boy
EBG: Emo boy's girl
BEB: Blond haired emo boy
CG: Chubby girl
Me: Who else?
Me: Guys, can I see your tickets.
Now, I'm not a dumb person. Working at this place for the last 3 1/2 years, I've learned all the tricks and even pulled them once or twice before I worked there. There's really nothing that I'll fall for.
All of them turn and EBG is the first that I get a hold of. She sheepishly (knowing she's been caught) shows me her ticket.
Ah ha, The secret life of bees. A far cry from SAW V. Like any kid in their right mind is going to waste their time with that movie. I know how these people think.
Me: (slight chuckle) Yeah, I don't think so. That's not (insert theatre number) is it?
They all start walking away but not really willing to give up just yet.
Me: You guys need to go to the theatre that you paid for.
EMB: Come on, are you serious?
Me: (deadpan) Yes. You're minors and this isn't the movie you paid for.
EB: Well, I've got a fresh $1.
(So, now this kid's gonna try and bribe me? Perfect)
Me: Sorry, my rate is $200 and it goes up from there (Thank you to whoever on this site came up with that response)
So now they start milling around, trying to go through their options. I'm not moving from my spot till they go to where they're supposed to.
So then EB breaks out a $20.
Me: Kid, I'm not taking a bribe.
EB: But no one would have to know about it.
Me
pointing to the cameras in the ceiling) Right, except for that camera, and that one and that one.CG: Are you being serious?
Me: (head nod)
The kids are at a loss for words now. EB mentions something about the cameras not being able to see us clearly.
Me: Look, my job is not worth $20, end of story.
So they start walking away and i follow them. I had to check the bathrooms and happened to follow BEB into the bathroom.
BEB: I told them that they shouldn't have done that. But hey, they never listen to me.
Bullshit, like I'm going to believe that crock
Me: Well, there's a fine line between not listening and not caring. I like to think I walk that line everyday of my life.
And with that, the kids were thwarted and I was able to go on my way, to try and survive the rest of the Hell weekend. Oh, did I mention that High School Musical 3 came out? It was a really rought 4 days.
Bonus points to whoever figures out the title reference.
... saw 2 was so boring I started reading a book right there in the theatre.
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