29 March 2024

We're NOT a plumbing supply

So... Fridays are slow. Like, "stand around and play on your phone" slow. 

Guy walks in, doesn't seem to speak English. Hands me a part: the handle and flush arm from a toilet. And just stands there, looking at me.

My brother Knuckles walks away, shaking his head: he had seen what was in the guy's hand, and wanted nothing to do with it.

I ask the guy what the part is from. I recognized what it was, but wanted to give the guy a chance. He just kept staring at me. I said "This is from a toilet"... he nods. The rest of the crew is now staring, trying not to laugh.

"Sir... we're an auto parts store, not a plumbing supply". Dude just keeps staring.

Some people

01 January 2024

Ocean oil

So... not one of our customers, but via one of the local shops.

Girl comes in to get some work done. Complaining that the last shop put "ocean oil" in her car, because she can hear it "whooshing around".

Further complaint that the wheels are somehow connected to the engine: she presses the gas and the wheels turn, even when she puts it in reverse.

Shop owner was rolling, telling us about this. To be honest, I'm just flabbergasted that she can drive.

Stay classy, Wisconsin!