Tell a funny, joke-style short story based on an everyday life situation. Keep it brief and punchy - the kind of story you'd tell a friend to make them laugh.
So, I'm at the self-checkout yesterday, trying to buy one single bottle of ketchup. That's it. One item.
I scan it. BEEP.
"Unexpected item in the bagging area."
I look. There is only the expected ketchup in the bagging area. I take it off. I put it back on, moving with the slow, deliberate grace of a bomb disposal expert.
BEEP. "Unexpected item in the bagging area."
The machine’s voice gets louder, like it's personally offended. People are starting to stare.
Finally, a store employee shuffles over, looking like she’s seen it all. She taps the screen a few times, scans her badge, and the angry red light turns a peaceful green.
She leans in close and whispers to me, "Just so you know... it doesn't like the generic brand."
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