Dobela Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Stopped by a favorite thrift store today because they often have knitting needles for 50cents a pair. I couldn't find any and made a comment to the lady behind the counter. "We no longer sell knitting needles here for fear that they can be used as a weapon. This store isn't in the best neighborhood you know." Then, I go to the kitchen area and they have *3 shoeboxes* FULL of old kitchen & steak knives just sitting there, in the open, marked for sale. You could just reach in and grab one. Really??? Like those couldn't be used as a weapon as well??? :001_huh: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAIMOM Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 That is too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Stopped by a favorite thrift store today because they often have knitting needles for 50cents a pair. I couldn't find any and made a comment to the lady behind the counter. "We no longer sell knitting needles here for fear that they can be used as a weapon. This store isn't in the best neighborhood you know." Then, I go to the kitchen area and they have *3 shoeboxes* FULL of old kitchen & steak knives just sitting there, in the open, marked for sale. You could just reach in and grab one. Really??? Like those couldn't be used as a weapon as well??? :001_huh: :blink: :lol: I'm sure it made sense to somebody. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Probably different people in charge of such things, and common sense is not common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrin Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 OK, my first thought about a lack of logic was... TSA :leaving: Yeah, we're heading out of town soon and it's on my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Let's see.... what ELSE can the thrift store not sell because of its potential use as a weapon? Scarves- they could be used to strangle someone. Shoes- ever had a high heel thrown at you? belts- could be used for strangling or hanging What else??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Stopped by a favorite thrift store today because they often have knitting needles for 50cents a pair. I couldn't find any and made a comment to the lady behind the counter. "We no longer sell knitting needles here for fear that they can be used as a weapon. This store isn't in the best neighborhood you know." Then, I go to the kitchen area and they have *3 shoeboxes* FULL of old kitchen & steak knives just sitting there, in the open, marked for sale. You could just reach in and grab one. Really??? Like those couldn't be used as a weapon as well??? :001_huh: :blink: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Someone could have a heart attack from laughing so hard at the illogic-- Laughter as a weapon! Oh no! How will we defend against it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 My dad went to a fair/festival event once. They made him throw away his pocket knife to enter. When he got inside, there were vendors selling REAL weapons - swords, knives, etc. If he wanted to commit mayhem he sure could have done it easier with that then his pocket knife. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 A pillow could be used to suffocate someone. Just watched part of Single White Female last night and the crazy chick killed a guy w/one of her pumps. Just sayin.....;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 And they'd better not give any change, because a child could choke on a coin. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 :lol::lol: It's reasons like this that I pin all the "good stuff" on my pinterest boards. This one fits perfectly: Scientists say that the universe is made up of Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons. They forgot to mention Morons. :D Or this one: I need to stop saying "How stupid can you be?" Some people are starting to take it as a personal challenge. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Well, maybe they've read the Wizard of Oz book about the army of girls taking over by jabbing with their knitting needles? I'd move the sign over by the box of kitchen knives. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 OK, my first thought about a lack of logic was... TSA :leaving: Yeah, we're heading out of town soon and it's on my mind. Yep. Plasticware for the plebeians in coach, and real knives, glasses, and china in first class. Because, you know, terrorists take the cheapest flight to avoid the finance charges next month. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Another TSA... I can carry on my metal knitting needles, but not my water bottle. Wasn't it someone on here that said some guy walked on the plane with a golf club?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 :lol::lol: It's reasons like this that I pin all the "good stuff" on my pinterest boards. This one fits perfectly: Scientists say that the universe is made up of Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons. They forgot to mention Morons. :D Or this one: I need to stop saying "How stupid can you be?" Some people are starting to take it as a personal challenge. :D :lol::lol::lol: those are great! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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