What part of 10 don't you understand?

I'm pretty sure it's a mathematical impossibility to purchase $225.64 worth of groceries and still abide by the 10 Items Or Less rule in the express lane.

Ok, it may be theoretically possible to pull this off at gourmet stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, but if you're spending that much at Vons (which is Californian for "Safeway"), you are blatantly flouting the rules. And I believe punishment is merited. The bag boy should be able to radio the cart kid in the parking lot and notify him of which knees to go after.

Yes, I know it's Friday, and that should put me in a good mood, but since I was at the store buying chicken soup, orange juice, ice cream and Sudafed, this should be sufficient explanation as to why I felt such annoyance at Mr. 28 in front of me in line.

(Because the Weekly World News only holds my attention for so long, yes, I was counting. And even if Mr. 28 thinks he can pass off 8 boxes of Hot Pockets off as one item, he's still grossly over the limit.)

• Posted by Brian at 5:07 PM
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• Category: Rant