Comments on: Turkey Riots 2004 VS. Teacup Riots 2005

By: CastleGate 2007

CastleGate 2007 — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:11:00 +0000

[...] *not to be confused with the Turkey Riot of 2004 or the Teacup Riots of 2005Ã‚Â [...]

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 10 May 2006 14:54:00 +0000

Good for you! I hate when shit like that happens. I took Dawson with me to Wal-mart to get the Playschool Little People Barn set because it was on sale. When I got their I saw the Pink Little People house and for the low price I got the last one. I had this lady screaming at me that I couldn’t buy the pink house for my boy because now he’d be gay. I just lost it. In the middle of Walmart I yelled, “For your fucking information, the little house is for ME! I’m surrounded by boys all damn day and I wanted something girly. So SHUUUUUT UUPPPP.”

I immediately got embarrassed, but a little old woman down the aisle started clapping in my favor. It was so funny. My husband is still embarrassed for me. *L*

By: Empress Baggie

Empress Baggie — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:10:00 +0000

Dear Queen of Spain:

From one queen to another, you handled yourself quite well; very becoming of the royalty that you are.

The Queen of The World commends you on your ability to maintain your composure.

Very truly yours,
EB

P.S. Tea shall be at 2 p.m. We shall use the pink teacup set. Thank you.

By: Vegan Momma

Vegan Momma — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 01:46:00 +0000

The nerve of some people. I hate shopping especially around the holidays. I usually make all my gifts. Donating the toy is wonderful. I know some child will really appreciate that gift.

I am actually thinking of getting that for my daughter now. It looks so cute and she loves pouring juice. I hope I don’t experience that!

By: CarpeDM

CarpeDM — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 19:52:00 +0000

Unbelievable. This is one of the reasons why I hate shopping at Christmas time. Your response to her was perfect. Absolutely perfect.

I would have loved to have seen her face.

By: GuusjeM

GuusjeM — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 19:33:00 +0000

You are brillant! Absolutly Brillant!

By: Binary Blonde

Binary Blonde — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 02:34:00 +0000

Haha! That last move of putting the item in the Toys for Tots bin was PRICELESS!

Thanks for a great story.
This totally validates my personal shopping preference: it’s ALL about internet shopping!

By: Library Lady

Library Lady — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 23:12:00 +0000

Putting it in the Toys For Tots bin was the PERFECT gesture!

I remember the Cabbage Patch year, but fortunately was too young to have kids then. But my older one was the right age for a “Tickle Me”Elmo and people kept asking me if I was getting her one.

I said she already had a stuffed Elmo that did anything she wanted it to–as long as she used her imagination. And it was her beloved toy for several YEARS, while I expect most of the “Tickle Me” Elmos were to be found in yard sales the following spring.

Ah, the American shopping public!

By: Busy Mom

Busy Mom — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 19:02:00 +0000

Priceless!

By: Kel

Kel — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:07:00 +0000

I would of loved to have seen the look on her face when you dropped it in the toys for tots bin.

You did the right thing. I probably would of lost it with her in the middle of the store.