tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post8491783168531565064..comments2024-01-02T23:26:58.811-07:00Comments on My Own Private Idaho: Pushy Salesmen Lead To Innovation (and fun!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02993699573170596587noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-92186326598365839662012-04-20T22:46:53.651-06:002012-04-20T22:46:53.651-06:00Since it's the weekend and alcohol is involved...Since it's the weekend and alcohol is involved I have to confess the first time I read this post I thought there was a penis on that hat. In my defense I was reading it on my phone without my glasses. Even with a penis, I would wear it while shopping if it meant people would leave me alone.Vanessahttp://www.5thingsaboutnothingimportant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-61296081366006458932012-04-19T17:56:30.504-06:002012-04-19T17:56:30.504-06:00I have the opposite of the problem: I don't lo...I have the opposite of the problem: I don't look like I can afford things so the sales associates tend to ignore me. I become really uppity when that happens. I would seek them out and dare them to help me. I so wish I could pull the pretty woman shopping scene one dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-26311644549691196032012-04-18T22:08:12.534-06:002012-04-18T22:08:12.534-06:00I like challenging people in Best Buy. If they wa...I like challenging people in Best Buy. If they walk up to me in the HDTV section and ask to help, I tell them that I can name more features on a TV than they can. They usually look at me strange, but a guy did challenge me once and I humiliated him.<br /><br />If you do design a hat, then make one with three titties on it and no one will ever say a word to you.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371841750506260427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-45972816608303034732012-04-17T20:32:31.262-06:002012-04-17T20:32:31.262-06:00AGreed!! I really hate salesmen (no offence) woul...AGreed!! I really hate salesmen (no offence) would totally rawk that hat!!! :)Hey Monkey Butthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876011642278169652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-37716027673783812412012-04-17T20:04:34.209-06:002012-04-17T20:04:34.209-06:00I usually call them straight out on it and ask &qu...I usually call them straight out on it and ask "how much commission to you make off of item xyz? That usually makes it uncomfortable enough for them to understand that I'm not playing the game and will let them know if I need their assistance. Although the hat may help me from having to actually speak to them at all. I'll take 2 please.Random Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05494483624821880838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-73601660772382505122012-04-17T19:54:24.398-06:002012-04-17T19:54:24.398-06:00Make a t-shirt version and knock off 80% to the pe...Make a t-shirt version and knock off 80% to the people who sign their souls over in blood. ^.^<br /><br />-Barb the French BeanThe Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294653760778922184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-4393082799004298272012-04-17T16:21:22.093-06:002012-04-17T16:21:22.093-06:00I wouldn't buy one, but I'd definitely sup...I wouldn't buy one, but I'd definitely support the cause! Even if I want to buy what they're selling me, when they bombard me I end up leaving. If you want to make the sale, you better respect my space, mofo.D4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07917448737143816827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-68157085478856776852012-04-17T14:46:54.707-06:002012-04-17T14:46:54.707-06:00The worst is when you're anywhere near a cellp...The worst is when you're anywhere near a cellphone display... alright dudes, I know it's your job, but I don't need you to jump all over me if I glance at a Samsung.Sub Radar (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15558160466204000617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-49630365407436671952012-04-17T14:32:25.236-06:002012-04-17T14:32:25.236-06:00I despise shopping! It's one of life's nec...I despise shopping! It's one of life's necessary evils though...<br />So when I'm forced to go and get it over with, this hat would be perfect!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598255550628844618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-45696703722086801292012-04-17T14:15:41.516-06:002012-04-17T14:15:41.516-06:00I would totally wear it.
But I would also wear it...I would totally wear it.<br /><br />But I would also wear it to the bank. "No, I don't want to sign up for a different checking account, savings account, or credit card."Youngman Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336401937507133453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-91053893635950849762012-04-17T12:49:26.541-06:002012-04-17T12:49:26.541-06:00As a Sales Associate myself, I WANT ONE!As a Sales Associate myself, I WANT ONE!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714991752099066476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-35885132213186802472012-04-17T11:49:15.669-06:002012-04-17T11:49:15.669-06:00I think the hat should begin with an aluminum foil...I think the hat should begin with an aluminum foil coating. That will be a good starting point to keeping people away from you! If it could have a beer holder that would help too, but I don't think they will let you actually walk around with beer in your hat in the mall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07746065877021279335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-42457955457636362382012-04-17T11:27:57.603-06:002012-04-17T11:27:57.603-06:00I think this product already exists, the Beats By ...I think this product already exists, the Beats By Dre headphones. Nothing says "I'm not interested in your oatmeal-textured verbal bullshit" quite like a huge pair of headphones. <br />Suggested name for your game: Store Whore (because it lets you see how far you can get in there before someone starts trying to pimp their wares). Eh, just spit-balling.Pickleopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772003052474877906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-10060918009807643002012-04-17T11:00:15.322-06:002012-04-17T11:00:15.322-06:00Sounds like a sweet idea to me! Only I don't l...Sounds like a sweet idea to me! Only I don't like hats, so maybe try multiple accessories? ;)The Managementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156764149777325182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-50125711909408389562012-04-17T10:18:57.487-06:002012-04-17T10:18:57.487-06:00Always carry your pepper spray, rape whistles and ...Always carry your pepper spray, rape whistles and air horn when do shopping in these places.<br />;-)mamtchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695425892749695527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-65823788420061562602012-04-17T10:12:08.951-06:002012-04-17T10:12:08.951-06:00I have tweeted you. I would love to have a hat.I have tweeted you. I would love to have a hat.Julie Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460274888229792456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-58799681374934800402012-04-17T09:21:11.929-06:002012-04-17T09:21:11.929-06:00I would wear this hat everywhere! I would add a li...I would wear this hat everywhere! I would add a little audio button to add a clearing the throat sound while pointing at the message. Great post, I will share.Shockgrubzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00268844926880083612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-64027814103863045162012-04-17T09:08:50.475-06:002012-04-17T09:08:50.475-06:00I'll take one. And one for each of my friends ...I'll take one. And one for each of my friends and family. It'll be their Christmas presents. Is there a bulk rate? Stores anymore have gotten so bad. Store management often pushes these tactics, but all it really does is annoy people. It's one thing when one person asks if "you need help with anything?" but when you wind up with 5 before you leave the store, there's something wrong.J.Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09211819677106829508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-84847270147301462972012-04-17T09:02:48.057-06:002012-04-17T09:02:48.057-06:00LOVE the hat!!! You are going to be the next billi...LOVE the hat!!! You are going to be the next billionaire just like the lady who invented Spanx.Just Keepin It Real, Folks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02691470259291755580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-2098831885140809642012-04-17T08:01:03.552-06:002012-04-17T08:01:03.552-06:00Holy crap sales associates make me SO anxious. I c...Holy crap sales associates make me SO anxious. I can't stand it. I often have social anxiety and talking to strangers is a problem when I'm anxious. Malls especially make me want to punt small children so I'm anxious AND angry. No, really, just stay away. I don't want your help, I want you to leave me alone becaue I'm an adult and perfectly capable of making my own decisions. If I need help I'll ask. k, thanks. <br /><br />Great idea.Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219816721347558501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-68688758454651219192012-04-17T07:44:04.505-06:002012-04-17T07:44:04.505-06:00Sign me up! Shopping sucks big and pushy sales lad...Sign me up! Shopping sucks big and pushy sales ladies irritate the snot out of me.<br /><br />Can I start a dressing room for you dear? Grrr.Vanessahttp://www.5thingsaboutnothingimportant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-65755227072707987562012-04-17T07:34:24.272-06:002012-04-17T07:34:24.272-06:00Which is exactly why I do most of my shopping onli...Which is exactly why I do most of my shopping online.Zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274779347167552161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-4979341188101047622012-04-17T07:20:27.284-06:002012-04-17T07:20:27.284-06:00I know what you mean and I hate it! I know what I ...I know what you mean and I hate it! I know what I want, I don't need your help! <br /><br />I think the same concept can be applied to pushy waitresses. They either won't leave you alone or they are trying to rush you out the door!<br /><br />Why is it they always come up to you, while your drinks are full mind you, and bug the shit out of you while you have a mouthful of food?<br /><br />I just love it when they bring you the bill when you're not even done eating. I always order more drinks or dessert when they do that. Don't rush me while I'm out dining!Workingdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431559781969929972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-45170564205935206332012-04-17T06:58:29.869-06:002012-04-17T06:58:29.869-06:00I don't tolerate pushy salespeople and have wa...I don't tolerate pushy salespeople and have walked away from buying major commission purchases because of it (ie cars, entertainment systems, etc) and told the salesperson exactly why I was walking away. They should know that their sales tactics are causing them to actually lose money. I know what I want and don't need anyone else to tell me what I need. Well said!AccordingtoJewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677233524380245752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754086061123343561.post-36521400490734939472012-04-17T06:25:04.080-06:002012-04-17T06:25:04.080-06:00I hate shopping. I know, a girl who doesn't l...I hate shopping. I know, a girl who doesn't like shopping. Shock! But I hate it. During the Christmas season IF I have to go out and shop it is usually while wearing a plain white T-shirt that I have taken a sharpie marker to that says, "I will kill anyone who asks if they can help me find something." I don't get bothered a whole lot.Sonja Roishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01690765363200195887noreply@blogger.com