I guess my name is now Lest.
So I am at Trader Joes (for the Canadians this is a grocery store here). I asked a sweet lady who works there if she would by chance know where the port wines might be. I was all excited buying truffles for Christmas and wanted the wine to go with them. She called another employee to come and help me but I said that was fine and just started looking and thanked her.
Another employee came down and pointed at the lady in front of me in the aisle and said "Port?" I immediately spoke up and said yes and moved toward him to avoid confusion. I noticed a look from this older lady as I moved passed her. I was dressed like I usually am and she really looked me up and down.
NOW LET ME CLARIFY, I WAS NOT ABRUPT, RUDE OR EVEN FORWARD!
It turns out we were standing right at the ports, which is why I didn't want help, so I apologized for taking his time.
At this point I realize the lady he pointed at also had a question. I only discovered that because she made a comment about her time not being nearly as valuable.
I let it go and continued looking. Then this older gentleman walked up and sort of stumbled in to her, narrow aisle, she knew him and laughed it off then she made another comment about me to him.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
THAT'S IT!
I piped up "Excuse me?" She quickly walked away......... I followed her around the corner.
"Excuse me Miss..... just so you know he came up and said PORT? He was called down that aisle to help me so if you thought I was rude you were mistaken that is all you so save your snide comments"
That passive aggressive bitch looked me up and down stopping on my knee high socks in my leather boots and said "trust me, I know who's being rude!"
I should have fucking smoked her upside the head right then but I didn't know how many of her retired church group was there and I still have to live in this community. Besides if I got banned from that Trader Joe's I have too far to travel to the next one.
I smiled at her and just turned away.............. I am still shaking!
She probably went home and after telling this story of this horrible, punk rock, Satan worshiper took a big old sigh and asked her lord and savior what this world is coming to.
Although saying that makes me just as bad so I will wish her well in my heart, maybe even say a prayer for her, and let it go.
If anyone reading this thinks I could have done anything to deserve it FUCK YOU TO! You are her.
But this has been bubbling in me for a long time. So that's my back story and here is the rant!
CITIZENS OF THE WORLD UNITE!
DEFY ALL PREJUDICE AND STAND UP FOR BASIC HUMAN DECENCY NO MATTER HOW SMALL AN INJUSTICE!
TELL THAT PERSON THAT WAS UNKIND JUST THAT AND STARE THEM IN THE EYE WHEN YOU CONFRONT IT!
IF A CAR DOES NOT YIELD TO A PEDESTRIAN DO THEY NOT BLEED?
IT IS NOT ABOUT BEING RIGHT.... IT IS ABOUT BEING TREATED UNKIND BECAUSE YOU ARE JUST ANOTHER STRANGER! STOP THAT RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW!
THE NEXT TIME YOU CUT SOMEONE OFF, YOUR MOTHER SAW YOU DO IT, OR IT WAS HER BEING FORCED TO LET YOU IN!
I JUST WANT COMMON DECENCY AND I WILL FIGHT FOR IT!
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT AND HELP GET THIS MESSAGE OUT THERE SO THE ENTIRE WORLD WILL HEAR IT!
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6 comments:
I call people out all the time!!
You should of stomped on er toe with yer big ol boot!!
Girls with an edge are far more interesting and exciting. She's just jealous 'cause she's an old dried up bitch. Young people of the world unite and stop ageism and any other unjust bullshit. Maybe she's forgotten it will be women like you who will take them out for sun when they can't get out themselves.
Now Tamaraaahhhhh, you KNOW that simply because you have that red patch in your hair that you are a little hellion. And to make sure no one misses that message, you dress in your fishnets, bustiers, and carry that riding crop. Too bad there aren't more lacy-collared hypocrites like that fine lady you accosted, waddling around spreading good Christian cheer with loving comments under her breath. You should thank her for trying to set you straight. I'm curious as to why Trader Joe's even let you in the door in the first place!
Love, the coolest Californicater you know,
Dianey
Thank You for your support! Woohoo!
Woohoo yourself! you are very funny and I think more people should call someone out when things like this happen. some people need to be put in their place. I remember when a women was staring at me when I was pregnant with denise. she just kept staring so I looked her in the eye and asked, 'Do i owe you money or something?' Ha! was she ever embarassed. your mom
Boy am I ever glad you're back blogging, just under sad circumstances! WHAT A %#!&* that woman was!!! That's one of the things I love about you most though...you're not afraid to call people on it when they're assholes!
I MISS YOU :( xoxo
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