The Grumpy Old Fart Customer
Are You Freaking Kidding Me?
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Welcome To Our Kingdom Of Plastic
Walk into any one of your favorite stores or supercenters and you will notice that plastic surrounds you. Starting with the signs that greet you, the displays in the middle of the aisle, hell, even the shopping carts are plastic now! Everywhere you look… Continue Reading “Welcome To Our Kingdom Of Plastic”
Wow, That Is A Beautiful Tornado!
I was watching some local evening news when they began showing video from the recent outbreak of tornadoes that have plagued the region. During one of the videos that they showed, I realized that there are a host of new morons who chase these… Continue Reading “Wow, That Is A Beautiful Tornado!”
Now, That’s The Way A Horse Race Should Be Run!
Normally, I am not one for the “sport” of horse racing, in fact, I am an animal lover and advocate for the prevention of cruelty to animals. But one particular horse race really caught my attention and I believe that it was one for… Continue Reading “Now, That’s The Way A Horse Race Should Be Run!”
I’ll Take My In Vitro Steak Medium Rare Please
In the latest of what can surely be categorized as a WTF? moment, we now have edible meat grown in a laboratory. Now, I am told not to panic as this new laboratory created miracle is actually healthier for me than real meat (especially… Continue Reading “I’ll Take My In Vitro Steak Medium Rare Please”
Well, At Least My Streets Are Clean!
It has always been my belief that as a taxpayer you are in essence a customer. I believe this because the taxes that you pay are for services that include protection and other essential needs. Anytime that you pay someone for product/services you are… Continue Reading “Well, At Least My Streets Are Clean!”
The Cell Phone Addiction Crisis
I know that I have written before about the hassles of people using cell phones while driving and while shopping. But I witnessed something this weekend that brought it to a new level of low. Probably 80% of those who were shopping this weekend… Continue Reading “The Cell Phone Addiction Crisis”
Prejudiced Commentators Have The Blues
Before you get all revved up here and ready to argue politics with ole Grumpy, sorry to disappoint you but this about something completely different. This blog is in regard to sports, not political commentators, sorry about that. So, I am a casual hockey… Continue Reading “Prejudiced Commentators Have The Blues”
Shopping With Orwell
For those of you who have not read the book 1984, let me tell you straight up—it is scary. A world where your every move is being watched and recorded, every face is known to the government. Your every move recorded in a book… Continue Reading “Shopping With Orwell”
Mad Bags!
So, when you are shopping do you buy the name brand or the generic? For me, it really depends on what the product is. For example; paper towels, most of them can generally sop up the liquids you spill and since I rarely use… Continue Reading “Mad Bags!”
Oysters on the Half-Baked
Typically, I do not publish business names here, usually, the clues that I offer clearly identify the company written about on my blog. In this case, however, I am going to identify the company and the shitty experience that I had as a customer. … Continue Reading “Oysters on the Half-Baked”
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