Pet Peeve Questions.

[Imogene]

It had 2 panels - in the first, a man said to the clerk "I'd like a box of condoms", and in the second, somewhat embarrased, "and a pack of cigarettes".

*head scratch*
*think think think*
Oh... okay... now I get it.

[McGoddess09]

I've only been embarassed once to buy personal,sexual things. That was because when I got to the cashier, I realized that she had been one of my childcare teachers back in the day.

"Wow McGoddess! You really have grown!!"

[MadMike]

haha, i gotta say I've never been embarrassed to buy condoms... if anything im proud that A) I'm getting laid, and B) i'm doing it safely

Unless you buy the generic kind. Then you're just a cheap fucker!

But seriously...

I was never embarrassed either, and I agree with your points. Especially the first one.

Back when I first started seeing my ex, back before I learned what a psycho she was, I stopped at this one store to buy a box of condoms, and as luck would have it, the cashier turned out to be the best friend of my previous girlfriend, who had recently dumped me, then tried to come crawling back to me, only to be told "no way!"

I'm sure the look on her face was priceless when her friend told her she had seen me, and what I had bought.

[CiggyStoreClerk]

Hehe, there's one pharamacy that my friend and I frequent whenever we need pharmacy things. They had a sale on condoms once and we literally shreiked, "OMG! Two 12-packs for only eight bucks! That's amazing!"

The poor older lady stocking the shelves in the same aisle almost died laughing at us

[Rapscallion]

I saw a version of that where a guy (I think it was Hugh Laurie) was loudly talking about needing loads of condoms and then whispered that he wanted a Jason Donovan album.

Rapscallion

[wolfie]

I remember an editorial cartoon back in the early days of the AIDS epidemic. It had 2 panels - in the first, a man said to the clerk "I'd like a box of condoms", and in the second, somewhat embarrased, "and a pack of cigarettes". Pity that a couple generations from now people won't understand why that would be funny.

[Gwen_Goth]

haha, i gotta say I've never been embarrassed to buy condoms... if anything im proud that A) I'm getting laid, and B) i'm doing it safely

[hecubus]

I remember when I was about 13 and working at my dad's drug store. This was back in the early 70s, when condoms were still kept behind the counter and you had to ask the clerk for them. Most of the time, if someone wanted condoms, they would se either me, my brother, or one of the ladies who worked for my dad, and ask to talk to my dad. Everyone seemed very embarrassed to ask for condoms.

Except for one guy, who was the older brother of one of my classmates and was about 18 at the time. I was at the register, and he walks up, leans on the counter with both hands, and bellows (yes, bellows, and we had a very small store); DO YOU SELL PROPHYLACTICS!!??

I have to admit, I was impressed.

[PepperElf]

"I have a weird question for you..."

Weird? That? Only if they're asking for say... oh i dunno, mustard flavored or something like that... now that would be weird.

or if they said, "forget that just give me saran wrap"... that's weird... but not buying a box.

[trinnyg]

Tums / Rolaids with Candy. -

Seems to be that they consider the small items be kept together. If it is small it is kept together and not a medical supply.

The best commercial for Trojan.

Guy boys condoms from the local pharmacy and goes to dinner with his new girl friend. His girl friend mentions that you are really quiet this evening over dinner.

Guy mentions you did not mention your father was a pharmacist.

[Gerrinson]

The new SCOs at the grocery store (which are awesome for an ex-cashier ) announce your purchases. I know this is to avoid confusion, but someone has the volume turned up WAAAAAY loud. You can hear the thing cleary from 40ft away.

So, picture a very young looking teenage couple when the machine announces 'PUT YOUR...CONDOMS...ON THE CONVEYOR'. The looks on their faces had me

I didn't buy anything as amusing.

[Chattonne]

Man is looking at candy. Looking at children candy. Back to other candy. Back to children candy.

Me: "??? What kind of candy are you looking for?"

Man: Yeah where are the Tums or rolaids?"

ME thinking: *What is WITH people thinking we have medicene mixed in with kids suckers and lollipops?*

Just wanted to comment on this one. I used to work at a convenience store, and we actually did keep Tums, rolaids, chapstick, and a few other mediciney-type things with the candy. I have no idea why. Seems like a bad idea.

[4011]

*raise hand* i have one to share.

it's from when i was dancing and it was after work so i looked like, well, a stripper that just got off work. i had grabbed the shopping list that morning because i knew i needed to stop for tampons and figured i'd get whatever else we needed, too. i ended up with lube, condoms, tampons & duct tape. it wasn't till i put it all on the belt that i realized it looked like an odd combination. the poor kid behind the register didn't look a day over 14 & appeared to be dying from awkwardness. he kept stammering and staring at his shoes. i think he actually said a little prayer of thanks when i told him i was paying debit as that meant he didn't have to physically interact with me except to hand me my bag. which he did without looking me in the eye. cutest thing evar.

[Gwen_Goth]

haha; that reminds me of when a friend streached my ear up to 3mm for me; he forgot lube, so i sent him and bf across to tesco's to get some while i showered..

thy came back laughing; they had picked up the lube then flirted with each other by the carrots and cucumbers in the veg aisle before heading over to embaress the poor cashier

i was a little upset i'd missed it all

[PizzaDrone]

Ha, funny story about buying condoms. My SO had gone to a big supermarket to get some and is usually fine about it. Takes them through self-service most of the time as its not worth the queue for a cashier really. On this occasion he arrives in the aisle and an elderly lady is reaching for something. My SO is quite tall so when she sees him she asks him for help. He gets embarrassed that this sweet old lady has seen him buying condoms and helps her, leaves the aisle and comes back when he's sure she's gone.

He used to be more embarrassed, til I took him in and bought things alongside it...tried to convince him to buy condoms, clingfilm, wine and a cucumber the one time, just to see reactions. I'd hope it'd give someone a laugh.