To the first woman... Why the hell pay $15 for an Easter egg HUNT and then whine about actually having to hunt for said eggs? So she basically wanted to pay $15 for her kid to have no fun and for you to hand her kid maybe a buck or two worth of candy? A truly stupid SC through and through.
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Quoth drjonah View PostI can't tell you how many times I've ruined someone's Easter/Christmas/Halloween/etc. because certain junk foods aren't allowed on EBT (food stamps) Because you know I apparently have complete control over what the government determines to be food stamp eligible
In Oregon, the only things you can;'t buy are alcohol and hot foods.
That last bit leads to the interesting situation of their having to put a sign on the *cold* fried chicken in the deli area of my local store saying that it *can* be bought with EBT cards. Because fried chicken in the hot foods case can't.
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Quoth ComputerNecromancer View PostMust be different rules in your state.
In Oregon, the only things you can;'t buy are alcohol and hot foods.
That last bit leads to the interesting situation of their having to put a sign on the *cold* fried chicken in the deli area of my local store saying that it *can* be bought with EBT cards. Because fried chicken in the hot foods case can't.
I'll use a couple examples from this easter. Pre-made easter baskets with candy in them are NOT covered under EBT (at least in Ohio). There was also a cute little plastic bunny toy on a bicycle that had candy inside, that was also not covered under EBT. A couple SC's were losing their minds because their kid's easter was RUINED I TELL YOU!
And last christmas a lady flipped her lid because EBT wouldn't cover gingerbread house kits
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Quoth mjr View PostRight. Because autism is something that people can see. And oftentimes, people who aren't familiar with autism/Asperger's don't really recognize what's going on. I speak from a bit of experience.
On the other hand, if there are clues I should watch for, I'd really appreciate knowing them!
Quoth freespirit114 View PostTo the first woman... Why the hell pay $15 for an Easter egg HUNT and then whine about actually having to hunt for said eggs? So she basically wanted to pay $15 for her kid to have no fun and for you to hand her kid maybe a buck or two worth of candy? A truly stupid SC through and through."Bring me knitting!" (The Doctor - not the one you were expecting)
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Quoth drjonah View PostI can't tell you how many times I've ruined someone's Easter/Christmas/Halloween/etc. because certain junk foods aren't allowed on EBT (food stamps) Because you know I apparently have complete control over what the government determines to be food stamp eligibleSometimes customers remind me of zombies, but I'm pretty sure that zombies are smarter.
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Quoth KatherineB View PostOn the other hand, if there are clues I should watch for, I'd really appreciate knowing them!
I'm not sure how much knowledge about autism or Aspergers you have, but if you read up on it, be very careful where you get your resources. It may surprise you that some who are in the austistic/Asperger's community (i.e. they are diagnosed themselves, or they have a loved one who is diagnosed) don't necessarily agree with the positions of some of the organizations out there dedicated to "autism awareness".
But I digress. For somewhat of a generalized overview, watch the "Arthur" episode "When George Met Carl". You can find it on YouTube.Skilled programmers aren't cheap. Cheap programmers aren't skilled.
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Quoth KatherineB View PostWell, I did it. Finally. After so many years of trying, I finally ruined someone's holiday.
And yea the clouds did part and a beam of light shone down upon me, for I had achieved the rank of Most High and Glorious Ruiner of Days.
Did anyone else attain such glory?
Sure, I've pissed many people off by following rules, obeying the law, not giving free shit away, and doing my job, but not one of them has graced me with this glorious phrase.
I feel....empty.
Quoth aulocksmith View PostI don't mind getting asked if I can do things cheaper, but I'll be damned if walking out of the house is going to cost me more than the job will make me.
"The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is Still A Customer."
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Quoth mjr View PostHonestly, it varies from person to person. Many individuals with autism or Aspergers are as unique as most others. But as a start, I think I would read up on "stimming" (short for stimulating).
I'm not sure how much knowledge about autism or Aspergers you have, but if you read up on it, be very careful where you get your resources. It may surprise you that some who are in the austistic/Asperger's community (i.e. they are diagnosed themselves, or they have a loved one who is diagnosed) don't necessarily agree with the positions of some of the organizations out there dedicated to "autism awareness".
But I digress. For somewhat of a generalized overview, watch the "Arthur" episode "When George Met Carl". You can find it on YouTube."Bring me knitting!" (The Doctor - not the one you were expecting)
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Quoth otakuneko View PostJester does magic.
I did not know this. Now I have some very weird thoughts about what Jester's magic show would be like.
Where would one hide ones props ...EVE Online: 99% of the time you sit around waiting for something to happen, but that 1% of action is what hooks people like crack, you don't get interviewed by the BBC for a WoW raid.
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Quoth AccountingDrone View PostWhere would one hide ones props ...I am not an a**hole. I am a hemorrhoid. I irritate a**holes!
Procrastination: Forward planning to insure there is something to do tomorrow.
Derails threads faster than a pocket nuke.
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Quoth dalesys View PostDo you expect me to pull your drinks out of my... ?Any fool can piss on the floor. It takes a talented SC to shit on the ceiling.
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Quoth wolfie View PostI've heard that in some gay bars, bartenders will (after a thorough draining, of course) use a catheter to refill their bladders with vodka, and pour shots from the "biological spigot". Sounds like a bad idea, though - unless the entire fill is dispensed quickly, it'll get contaminated and the bartender may as well be drinking on the job. Also, serious irritation to sensitive tissue.Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, you speak with the Fraud department. -- CrazedClerkthe2nd
OW! Rolled my eyes too hard, saw my brain. -- Seanette
she seems to top me in crazy, and I'm enough crazy for my family. -- Cooper
Yes, I am evil. What's your point? -- Jester
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Quoth otakuneko View PostJester does magic.
I did not know this. Now I have some very weird thoughts about what Jester's magic show would be like.
As for how "interesting" his show is, well, he knows his audience. The couple informal shows he's done for my kids were very different than the times I've seen him performing for an adult audience.
On topic, I have ruined many holidays working for MajorBank. For sine reason people get all pissy when banks don't give them access to their credit lines even though their payments are past due.At the conclusion of an Irish wedding, the priest said "Everybody please hug the person who has made your life worth living. The bartender was nearly crushed to death.
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Quoth KatherineB View PostDid anyone else attain such glory?"Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages." - Terry Pratchett
Emissary of Minong - my blog and its Facebook page
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