John Schmidt
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Had an eye appt. today(turned out fine) with a new dr. since moving to the northern wasteland. I had all the new patient papers ready and was beckoned over to one of the windows for my initial check in. There were two lines and the Karen was in the line next to me and carrying on by bellowing how "slow these people are." When I was called over before her she had a fit, saying she had been in line a lot longer and besides the older folks should be able to go first. I paid no attention and continued with the picture taking, signing papers, etc., then went to sit down to wait...I was about 20 minutes early. The same middle-aged lady that checked me in then started to take care of the entitled Karen...who was still making like a bull moose in heat. She commented about how older folk should have precedence, to which the gal behind the desk commented..."Mrs. XX, that gentleman is 6 yrs. older than you." Then Karen said "well, he should have at least let a lady go first" to which the gal at the desk gave her the perfect stinger: "maybe if you had acted like one, he would have." The entire waiting room broke out laughing, so Karen just grabbed her stuff and sat down in a far corner.  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2021, 02:54:19 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2021, 03:08:50 PM » |
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I would like to haVe been there for that one.
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2021, 03:18:02 PM » |
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she'll sue the doctors office for discrimnation and making a terroristic comment now. ha
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2021, 04:39:00 PM » |
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she'll sue the doctors office for discrimnation and making a terroristic comment now. ha
She is a protected class. Age and gender.  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2021, 05:18:51 PM » |
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I was in MOHS (skin cancer) surgery waiting room with 15 other people with a bleeding bandage stuck on them (like me). Half were reading something.
The intercom music was loud and very irritating in our small room. (Rap with a room full of old people)
An employee came in to ask for someone to return to the cutting room.
I stood up and asked (politely)... Who else in here would like the terrible loud music to be turned off? And raised my hand.
About 2/3 of the people raised their hands, and the others looked afraid to give an opinion.
The employee gave me a dirty look and said she would see what she could do.
They turned it down, but not off.
Now it looks like some of the stuff they cut off me is coming back next to the old incision.
Complain at the Dr's office at your own risk.
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2021, 05:48:00 PM » |
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You should get the person that took your information a gift card for a lunch John. That was priceless.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2021, 06:39:25 PM » |
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You should get the person that took your information a gift card for a lunch John. That was priceless.
The woman didn't shutup until the check in gal made the comment about being a lady. It made my long wait easier to accept, got there 20 min. early and didn't get called in until 25 min. past. About average I guess.  |
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2021, 06:39:59 PM » |
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When zackly did the whiny me firster my time way more important than yours come to be called Karens? Reason I pose this question is because my Baby Sister now departed her first nam was Karen. NOT repeat NOT taking this personally just lookin fer some info. And John My Friend I KNOW what a hookers mark was called!  And B T W good un fer that gal that STUNG the entiteled P O S! Do buy her lunch!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2021, 07:02:29 PM » |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_(slang) In African-American culture, there is a long history of calling a meddlesome white woman by a certain name. In the antebellum era (1815–1861), she was referred to as "Miss Ann".[6] In the early 1990s, "Becky" was used.[7] As late as 2018, before the use of "Karen" caught on, alliterative names matching particular incidents were used, such as "Barbecue Becky", "Cornerstore Caroline", and "Permit Patty".
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2021, 07:47:55 PM » |
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And hookers are often referred to as "Pavement Pattys" or "Ladies of Negotiable Virtue." Problem with that last one is I seem to remember in years past where that may well have applied to a certain pasttime of married couples. Often it depended on whether the wife wanted something of value and the price was...well, you get it...or didn't. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2021, 08:11:46 PM » |
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2nd X had threatened me with you'll sleep on the couch. NEVER did cuz she said so. I have on the other hand conked out in the easy chair or couch from a bit much imbibing. And Jess thx fer the splain. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2021, 09:26:50 PM » |
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I'm sure you guys will love this but I said.
I was in Lowe's simply needed a window shade cut to length for my daughter's room. Old one had an accident.
Older couple there to pick out some blinds or whatever. Lady who worked there had seen me before and as I walked up she told the older couple she would be right with them. Asked me what I wanted, she cut a shade and I was out of there in like 2 minutes flat.
Older couple had a shocked look on their faces. I looked at them and said, "I'm not retired, I have to get stuff and go. I got other things to do."
Where I live that is fairly common. We get these retires from up North who think they are the main priority. They aren't to the locals. Not to be mean but they have nothing to do any day of the week so they are slow as Sh## to do anything. They need to get out of the way for the people who have jobs and kids. I just don't have the time to sit around waiting.
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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2021, 09:50:37 PM » |
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Who hasn't been in line or waiting for something, and had some person (always a woman) ahead of you at checkout who is clearly enjoying taking up time and attention, fishing through the purse, trying different EBT/debit cards, looking for coupons or exact change, arguing about the price, asking questions, screwing around, yada, knowing there are people lined up waiting to be served or check out? The line getting longer. And you get the very distinct feeling they are good at it and practice it as a hobby.
And the clerk, clearly not happy with her, just as willing to drag her feet and take all the time in the world to irritate her back.
I've left a full cart of food and frozen (that took me 40 minutes to collect) and said screw this... and walked out.
My other pet peeve; two or more dickweeds that stand and block doorways, entrances, isles and other narrow passageways to have discussions, just obstructing everyone's path, on purpose. You'd love to just walk right into them and knock them down, but don't.
And we used to have some friends (a couple) and his wife loves to go out to eat, and then makes it her mission in life to give the waitress a hard time (doesn't know the menu, doesn't refill coffee or water, a cup is dirty, service is slow, and sending food back). She says she waitressed all through college and knows and expects good service. But bad enough you just know the help has spit in your food or wiped their ass on your toast. After 4 times, I just told her husband (a very good guy and friend).... look, we like you guys a lot, but we will never go out to a restaurant with you again, and you know why. And he nods knowingly, and sadly.
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« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2021, 03:08:08 AM » |
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My most common irritant is while at a convenience store, I seem to always get in line behind the person who wants to buy "scratch off lottery tickets" and then stands at the window scratching them hoping for a winning ticket while everyone else stands there waiting. Usually I stand there patiently waiting but there have been times I stepped up to the window and asked the clerk to let me pay while the other person checks their ticket(s). I usually get a strange look from the ticket buyer, one could call it a look of discontent. Don't care. We all have our limits.
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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2021, 03:26:10 AM » |
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Jess - I don't wait on the Kens talking in the doorway - I say excuse me and move on by. And yes - I like self checkout most of the time, but when I have a large order - I go to the checkout lines with cashiers. Pay at the pump is a good thing too (and I go often enough as it is).
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« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2021, 06:42:36 AM » |
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My dad had NO NONE AT ALL patience for people in his way at a store. If at a grocery store growing up, I was embarrassed when he pushed another person's cart 20 feet down the aisle when anyone put a shopping cart in the middle of the aisle while that person got an item VERY slowly off a shelf or just looking for an item. He would not say a word like EXCUSE ME or anything, he would just slam into the other person's car and send it on it's way.
I just push the cart a few feet if in the way to get by, and if other person not paying attention not 20 feet down the aisle like Dad did.
I find confronting people like the Karen's of the world only create more drama with them and more trouble. As long as they are not whining to me, I do not care much.
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« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2021, 07:03:33 AM » |
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My poor sister.
She was named when 'Karen' was a good and honorable name back in the mid 70's...
She at least rolls with it now and mostly just has fun with being a literal Karen...
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« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2021, 07:16:05 AM » |
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My poor sister.
She was named when 'Karen' was a good and honorable name back in the mid 70's...
She at least rolls with it now and mostly just has fun with being a literal Karen...
I was named after my Dad in 1954. My first name is Richard......I go by my middle name.  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2021, 07:37:59 AM » |
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I'm sure you guys will love this but I said.
I was in Lowe's simply needed a window shade cut to length for my daughter's room. Old one had an accident.
Older couple there to pick out some blinds or whatever. Lady who worked there had seen me before and as I walked up she told the older couple she would be right with them. Asked me what I wanted, she cut a shade and I was out of there in like 2 minutes flat.
Older couple had a shocked look on their faces. I looked at them and said, "I'm not retired, I have to get stuff and go. I got other things to do."
Where I live that is fairly common. We get these retires from up North who think they are the main priority. They aren't to the locals. Not to be mean but they have nothing to do any day of the week so they are slow as Sh## to do anything. They need to get out of the way for the people who have jobs and kids. I just don't have the time to sit around waiting.
Wow now...aren't you just special, and apparently feel entitled as well. That would not be a good move if I were the other shopper. |
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« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2021, 09:08:10 AM » |
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I AM Retired BUT ya dasn't wanna cut in front of me. wally wurld aldi both had gabbers blockin the danged aisle! Very Politely But VERY LOUDLY EXCUSE ME. Git "looks" BUT they do Move outa the way. While back I was on the side of the aisle reaching for something and as I looked up I braced and a gal comin the other way with the cell phone ear ran square into my cart. And as she looked up I said if you can't walk and chew gum WHY are you using a cell phone and runnin into things? As she said what? I'd already turned around and walked away. And those cell phone ears have walked into me swerved on the highways walked into other folks or fixed objects. I've had cashiers smile and thank me cuz by the time I'm ready to pay out I have the cash or credit card out and most times with cash I have a handful of change IF needed. And I Know a lot of us "older folks" have given young cashiers too much money according to them and say just ring it up! Or hand the a 10 20 or 50 dollar bill and tell them our change before they look at the computer! The LOOKS I've gotten from That Are Priceless! RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #21 on: November 18, 2021, 10:05:00 AM » |
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My poor sister.
She was named when 'Karen' was a good and honorable name back in the mid 70's...
She at least rolls with it now and mostly just has fun with being a literal Karen...
I was named after my Dad in 1954. My first name is Richard......I go by my middle name. What - you don't want to be a "Dick"  ? |
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« Reply #22 on: November 18, 2021, 10:11:59 AM » |
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My poor sister.
She was named when 'Karen' was a good and honorable name back in the mid 70's...
She at least rolls with it now and mostly just has fun with being a literal Karen...
I wouldn't name a female child "Karen", or a male child "Kenneth" / "Ken" / "Kenny" . |
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My poor sister.
She was named when 'Karen' was a good and honorable name back in the mid 70's...
She at least rolls with it now and mostly just has fun with being a literal Karen...
I was named after my Dad in 1954. My first name is Richard......I go by my middle name. What - you don't want to be a "Dick" ? Many say I already am, but I don’t answer to the name.  |
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« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2021, 02:57:09 PM » |
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I knew a civilian who worked at Ft Riley who's name was Richard Fuucker.
True story, first time I called him, his secretary answered and I didn't know how to say his name and made the obvious error.
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« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2021, 03:33:59 PM » |
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I wouldn't name a female child "Karen", or a male child "Kenneth" / "Ken" / "Kenny" .
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My poor sister.
She was named when 'Karen' was a good and honorable name back in the mid 70's...
She at least rolls with it now and mostly just has fun with being a literal Karen...
I wouldn't name a female child "Karen", or a male child "Kenneth" / "Ken" / "Kenny" . And some weirdos out there name their female children after the Hindu goddess of death, destruction and the end of the universe... Before Serk, WAY back in my youth my online handle was "Richard Cranium". It was amusing how many people didn't figure out it was a handle and not a real name. |
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« Reply #27 on: November 18, 2021, 04:11:55 PM » |
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Has anyone seen Mike Hunt?
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« Reply #28 on: November 18, 2021, 05:35:39 PM » |
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Has anyone seen Mike Hunt?
In a previous life I worked the video rental counter at Kroger (Grocery store). They hired a cute young hispanic girl, and I was training her. We answered the phone for the store, and made such pages. And yup, someone called and pulled that one on her, I was away stocking an aisle when I heard this very cute feminine voice calling out for Mike Hunt, could Mike Hunt please come to the camera bar, thank you. It took a long time for me to diplomatically explain to her what she said, and why someone would do that. |
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I never worked a video counter, but in a previous life, I did a little collection and contract work for a small mom and pop video store when those were just coming into existence. I got paid peanuts, but all the videos I wanted for free made my poor existence more bearable. Mom was an amazingly hot red head, and she kept giving me porn to take home. There's more to this story, but I'm not telling.
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True story...before I met the Mrs when she was just a teenager, her Dad signed her up to the local gun range in their town so she could get her certificate and go hunting with him. Her instructor's name was Harry Ball. She passed, but had quite a few snickers along the way... |
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« Reply #32 on: November 19, 2021, 08:09:29 AM » |
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I never worked a video counter, but in a previous life, I did a little collection and contract work for a small mom and pop video store when those were just coming into existence. I got paid peanuts, but all the videos I wanted for free made my poor existence more bearable. Mom was an amazingly hot red head, and she kept giving me porn to take home. There's more to this story, but I'm not telling.
Jess, that sounds like one part time job I had as a kid in HS. Obviously no videos available back then, it was more of a delivery service for the small enterprise run by the wife, the hubby was gone a good amount as an over-the-road trucker. The "tips" were appreciated! |
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True story...before I met the Mrs when she was just a teenager, her Dad signed her up to the local gun range in their town so she could get her certificate and go hunting with him. Her instructor's name was Harry Ball. She passed, but had quite a few snickers along the way... There is a street in Ft Wayne called Harry Baals Dr. It was named after a mayor they had from 34-47 and 51 till his death in 54. |
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I knew a civilian who worked at Ft Riley who's name was Richard Fuucker.
True story, first time I called him, his secretary answered and I didn't know how to say his name and made the obvious error.
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I know a urologist named Richard Skinner.
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Y'all should visit "Skinny Dick's Halfway Inn" in Fairbanks AK for a good time. Look it up, its on the web and I rode my bike there.
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« Reply #38 on: November 20, 2021, 06:18:51 AM » |
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Has anyone seen Mike Hunt?
Now that's a old one! A classic indeed. I got to watch how I say Karen around my house. It's the name of my ex, my present wife, and a close friend from my past. I believe "Karen" been around since the early 50's or least mine has. |
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« Reply #39 on: November 20, 2021, 06:44:28 AM » |
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Lady who worked there had seen me before and as I walked up she told the older couple she would be right with them. Asked me what I wanted, she cut a shade and I was out of there in like 2 minutes flat.
Older couple had a shocked look on their faces. I looked at them and said, "I'm not retired, I have to get stuff and go. I got other things to do."
Good on the lady to be able to multitask with her customers but bad on you for being disrespectful to older couple. Remember these "retiree's" from the north add to your local economy. Yes we put up with people from Chicago in our local economy and on I 65 as they pass thru a 10 mi. stretch in our area. Don't worry your time is a coming for you to use your profound wisdom. You're going to need it. |
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