I figured I'd get that point across before I even commence with the following story...
So this post is about the self-check out lane at Wal-Mart. I must admit, it is one of the niftiest creations since the Furby (man...remember how freaky THOSE things were??), but of course, it has its setbacks.

And sadly, I had to experience its flaws firsthand.
Funny story...
Buckle up for safety...1...2...3...
I was at Wal-Mart near the Mall at Cortana in Baton Rouge one evening -- and if you've ever been, you know it's undoubtedly the most ghetto retail establishment this side of the Mississippi.
I mean there's weave for days; ALL colors of the rainbow -- red, green, chartreuse...you name it, it's sewn in.
But I digress...
So as I was carefully -- I reiterate, CAREFULLY -- scanning my items, the computer (complete with the most annoying Kathie Lee Gifford-meets-Barbara Walters voice) prompted me to "place the item into the bag." I did as I was told and tried to continue bagging, but the darn contraption wouldn't allow me to. I then tried to flag down a sales associate, but was met with no avail.
Finally, I found someone to assist me.
Ah, the Hallelujah Chorus chimed in my head.
But only for a moment.
I asked the associate, "Is it possible for you to help me scan my items?"
Before I could even finish my plea for help, that neck starting rolling and the weave started swangin'.
"I'm not even on the clock! Why you ain't do what the machine be telling you to do?!?!" began my interrogation. I tried so hard not to laugh -- out of respect -- but my intentions fell short.
I chuckled lightly and said, "Thank you ma'am for your time; I genuinely appreciate it."
As she continued to rant and scan my items, I thought, "D*mn, her weave is really silky...it would make a great tablecloth." Random, I know...but man was it beautiful; if only it were real. But you know what they use to say in grade school: "If you can't sew it, grow it! And if you can't achieve it, weave it!"
So the moral of this story is...you can be as pissed as the h*ll you want if your weave can run through my fingers.
That's all folks!
P.S.: I know my story started to lose focus, but hey...sue me!



