|
Post by Emilio Estevez on Dec 31, 2010 8:54:48 GMT -5
Yesterday I went into a Best Buy in CT trying to find the new Bobby Heenan DVD. I don't buy a ton of the documentary DVDs anymore, unless they're about talents I'm really into. I grew up a Heenan fan, so I really wanted this.
Anyways, I go into the sports and fitness section and see a ton of WWE and TNA titles. They had everything from the latest Summerslam to Hardcore Justice, I didn't see the Heenan DVD however. I went to New Releases, didn't see it there, so I decided to ask a rep since occasionally they'll have copies hidden around the store.
So I walk up to a rep, and here's my amazing conversation :
ME : Hi, I'm looking for a DVD that was just released on Tuesday but can't seem to find it.
BB REP : Okay, I can look it up, what's the title?
ME : It's a WWE DVD, Bobby The Brain Heenan.
BB REP : WWE?
ME : Yeah, like the wrestling.
( I'd like to note that I stopped by BB after a client meeting so I was dressed rather nice at the time )
BB REP : Pro-wrestling? You watch pro-wrestling.
ME : Yep, have my entire life.
BB REP : Funny, I thought only white trash watched that fake stuff.
ME : Excuse me?
BB REP : White trash. Wrestling, UFC, that stuff's normally bought by white trash. People who walk in here wearing torn jeans and no sleeves. You're wearing a pea coat and a collared shirt.
ME : Yeah, you're obviously proof that stereotyping can be incorrect.
BB REP : I think I'm more right than you think.
ME : So are you a virgin with a High School diploma who spends his weekends playing Call of Duty while Twittering to people he doesn't know?
BB REP : What?
ME : Well isn't that the stereotype for late-20's Best Buy employees?
BB REP : Good one.
(he checks the computer)
BB REP : None in stock.
ME : Thanks.
I then walk out.
.....
Obviously stereotypes are commonplace, but this one pissed me off royally. All I wanted was to buy a DVD.
|
|
|
Post by MysteryPartner on Dec 31, 2010 9:24:19 GMT -5
Nice come back.
|
|
|
Post by bobversion1 on Dec 31, 2010 9:33:34 GMT -5
Dang... I live in CT also... Which store was it? I'd like to go in there with torn jeans, no sleeves, go up to the guy and wait for him to say... Can I help you? And then I would just reply... Well... Look how I'm dressed! Can't you see what I'm here for?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2010 9:44:23 GMT -5
You should have complained to the manager.
|
|
crash1984
Unicron
Scavenger Hunt All-Star
You don't need pants for the victory dance
Posts: 3,039
|
Post by crash1984 on Dec 31, 2010 9:53:24 GMT -5
You should have complained to the manager. This. It is amazing what the four words "Get me your manager" will do.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2010 10:11:40 GMT -5
You should have told him to stop wrestle profiling
|
|
Welfare Willis
Crow T. Robot
Pornomancer 555-BONE FDIC Bonsured
Game Center CX Kacho on!
Posts: 44,259
|
Post by Welfare Willis on Dec 31, 2010 10:17:04 GMT -5
Indeed. I've never been that quick witted. Still it seems like the best buy employee doesn't have the filter in his brain that stops those snide comments.
|
|
CM Dazz
King Koopa
Chuck
Posts: 10,475
|
Post by CM Dazz on Dec 31, 2010 13:05:50 GMT -5
Three words:
Stone. Cold. Stunner.
Porblem solved. ;D
|
|
Zen411
Dennis Stamp
Posts: 3,746
|
Post by Zen411 on Dec 31, 2010 13:21:24 GMT -5
I had a similar experience at an FYE recently. Big fat, flamey guy works there and gave me a hard time for watching wrestling. "You actually watch that stuff? You don't seem like the type...." and I said yeah I watched it since I was a kid. He said that he watched it when he was a kid but not a day since then. I totally could have said something smartass too but didn't go there.
|
|
|
Post by woodface on Dec 31, 2010 13:36:55 GMT -5
Next time ask them if they've ever jacked off to Pam Anderson's tits. Once they say yes, tell them those are fake too.
|
|
Turd Ferguson
Hank Scorpio
John Cena: Colossal Douche
Posts: 7,402
|
Post by Turd Ferguson on Dec 31, 2010 13:42:21 GMT -5
Three words: Stone. Cold. Stunner. Porblem solved. ;D Followed by the trademark Austin-grinding-his-forehead-into-yours-and-trashtalking and giving the finger while getting pulled away by security.
|
|
|
Post by YellowJacketY2J on Dec 31, 2010 13:43:03 GMT -5
Next time ask them if they've ever jacked off to Pam Anderson's tits. Once they say yes, tell them those are fake too. I usually respond with "95% of television and movies are fake too, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them."
|
|
|
Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Dec 31, 2010 14:07:25 GMT -5
I usually respond with "95% of television and movies are fake too, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them." I usually say similar It annoys me how wrestling gets criticised for been "fake" when shows like House and Lost don't. If anything wrestlings more 'real' than those because wrestlers actually put themselves at risk of injuries to perform in the ring.
|
|
jagilki
Patti Mayonnaise
Nobody notices him; No, we noticed him
f*** Cancer
Posts: 33,594
|
Post by jagilki on Dec 31, 2010 14:11:22 GMT -5
Perfect time to get a bunch of crappers togeter, all get suits, monocles and top hats and raid the store!
"I say my jolly good store employee, my I get you to direct me to the Professional Wrestling section of this fine establishment?"
|
|
bob
Salacious Crumb
The "other" Bob. FOC COURSE!
started the Madness Wars, Proudly the #1 Nana Hater on FAN
Posts: 78,358
|
Post by bob on Dec 31, 2010 14:18:57 GMT -5
Perfect time to get a bunch of crappers togeter, all get suits, monocles and top hats and raid the store! "I say my jolly good store employee, my I get you to direct me to the Professional Wrestling section of this fine establishment?" I predict a Nexus style beat down if the employee gives any guff ;D
|
|
CM Dazz
King Koopa
Chuck
Posts: 10,475
|
Post by CM Dazz on Dec 31, 2010 14:20:37 GMT -5
Next time ask them if they've ever jacked off to Pam Anderson's tits. Once they say yes, tell them those are fake too. I usually respond with "95% of television and movies are fake too, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them." Exactly. "Remember when aliens blew up the White House?" "Oh yea, that was Independence Day, which is FAKE TOO!!"
|
|
|
Post by wildojinx on Dec 31, 2010 14:22:44 GMT -5
You should ask him if he likes wrestling. If he says no, you can say "but i bet you like the money that the people who buy wrestling dvds give you".
|
|
|
Post by YeahYeahYeahYeahYeah on Dec 31, 2010 14:26:48 GMT -5
I usually respond with "95% of television and movies are fake too, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them." I usually say similar It annoys me how wrestling gets criticised for been "fake" when shows like House and Lost don't. If anything wrestlings more 'real' than those because wrestlers actually put themselves at risk of injuries to perform in the ring. This, this, this!
|
|
|
Post by tigermaskxxxvii on Dec 31, 2010 15:31:33 GMT -5
Perfect time to get a bunch of crappers togeter, all get suits, monocles and top hats and raid the store! "I say my jolly good store employee, my I get you to direct me to the Professional Wrestling section of this fine establishment?" You mean we should gather our posse for something OTHER than beating up nerds and college boys who think they're better than us? So I've been in my bomb shelter clutching my double barrel shot gun for nothing these past 14 years?
|
|
|
Post by edgestar on Dec 31, 2010 15:36:27 GMT -5
Perfect time to get a bunch of crappers togeter, all get suits, monocles and top hats and raid the store! "I say my jolly good store employee, my I get you to direct me to the Professional Wrestling section of this fine establishment?" I predict a Nexus style beat down if the employee gives any guff ;D I bought the DVD in the Orange, CT store. The girl that helped my brother and I was extremely polite. And the guy that rang us out, liked my Nexus shirt. So I can't beat anyone down, lol.
|
|