Jersey'isms (Deal: shop, retired, place)

[Alex07860]

I'm amazed at the wave of new game shows that require no other skill whatsoever except you showing up, i.e. "Deal or no deal". I mean all they're playing is a game of chance & percentages depending on how many cases there are left. Or "The Moment of truth" that advertises itself by the misery and pain the answers may inflict on the spouse/relatives of the contestant.

[nicolem]

Originally Posted by Alex07860

I'm amazed at the wave of new game shows that require no other skill whatsoever except you showing up, i.e. "Deal or no deal". I mean all they're playing is a game of chance & percentages depending on how many cases there are left. Or "The Moment of truth" that advertises itself by the misery and pain the answers may inflict on the spouse/relatives of the contestant.

I agree. Other than Jeopardy-how much knowledge do you really need to be on a game show today? Even Millionaire is really not that difficult until maybe the 100,000 question and they give you lifelines. The gameshows today are really just reality shows.

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by NewHomeHappy

Very cute ! Next time I hear someone whistling in line, I'm gonna turn around and quizically say "Wiley?" LOL

As for the reason the line is slow, I can agree that sometimes it's the "shoppers" fault but most of the time, I find that it's the inept, lazy cashier. But the shopper always seems to get the blame. AT time I want to climb up on the conveyor belt and yell "It's NOT MY FAULT"

Nothing worse than getting in line only to see that poster with the little baby chicken on it - means the cashier is a trainee! We always do the bagging ourselves to try and speed things up. Those cashiers try to cram as much as they can into those cheap little plastic bags - buy the time you get home and unload, they always burst and there goes your 2 for 1 on the soda - down the driveway spraying all over your new car!

[mike0421]

Originally Posted by wileynj

Nothing worse than getting in line only to see that poster with the little baby chicken on it - means the cashier is a trainee! We always do the bagging ourselves to try and speed things up. Those cashiers try to cram as much as they can into those cheap little plastic bags - buy the time you get home and unload, they always burst and there goes your 2 for 1 on the soda - down the driveway spraying all over your new car!

You have to try the self-checkout lines, Wiley. I never do it any other way.

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by mike0421

You have to try the self-checkout lines, Wiley. I never do it any other way.

I'm a little intimidated by those self checkout lines... plus most announce what it is that you are scanning! "Preporation H...2.99"... "Tampax...4.99"... You have to keep your head down as you are scanning because everyone in the store now knows you aren't having a very good week!

[mike0421]

Originally Posted by wileynj

I'm a little intimidated by those self checkout lines... plus most announce what it is that you are scanning! "Preporation H...2.99"... "Tampax...4.99"... You have to keep your head down as you are scanning because everyone in the store now knows you aren't having a very good week!

I am trying to think of the 'male equivalent' to the mentioned items, and I have to say I've never thought of that. There is no male equivalent. Well, actually, there's one, but that was a long, long time ago.

I see your point, Wiley.

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by mike0421

I am trying to think of the 'male equivalent' to the mentioned items, and I have to say I've never thought of that. There is no male equivalent. Well, actually, there's one, but that was a long, long time ago.

I see your point, Wiley.

...see, it's not easy being a woman now is it! LOL : )

[nicolem]

Originally Posted by Badfish740

Tom Brown is the guy you're thinking of.

Thanks...


Nicolem

[marye711]

I read this thread earlier so I just went to weiss and bougt tomatoes...You guys had me craving a tomatoe and mayo sandwhich havent had one in ages..........mmmmmmm good. And yes Wiley about self check out lol........"$2.99 4 pack summers eve lol"!

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by marye711

I read this thread earlier so I just went to weiss and bougt tomatoes...You guys had me craving a tomatoe and mayo sandwhich havent had one in ages..........mmmmmmm good. And yes Wiley about self check out lol........"$2.99 4 pack summers eve lol"!

lol...so single woman going shopping this weekend in hopes of meeting a nice guy - STAY AWAY FROM THE SELF CHECKOUT!