More grist for the ideas mill

April 3rd, 2009

Here’s another place where you will find real-life anecdotes to inspire you: (The Customer Is) Not Always Right at http://notalwaysright.com/

I mean, just check out these two gems:

Rip Van Winkle To The Extreme
Pharmacy | Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Customer: “Hi, I have a rather simple question to ask you.”

Me: “Sure thing. What can I help you with?”

Customer: “Hypothetically speaking, if I wanted to make someone sleep for a really long time, what would I use?”

Me: “Um, just how long are you talking?”

Customer: “Well, I was thinking somewhere around forever.”

Me: “…”

Recipe For An Interesting Evening
Retail | California, USA

Female Customer: “Hi there! Where do you keep your ping-pong balls?”

Me: “Right over here.” *walks her over to them*

Customer: “Oh great! Now, where do you sell your Vaseline?”

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