Canadian idiot sightings

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  1. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I got this in an e-mail and it made me chuckle.

    My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and I gave the clerk a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her a quarter..

    She said, 'you gave me too much money.'
    I said,'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar bill back.' She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to repeat my request. I did so, and he handed me back the quarter, and said 'We're sorry but they could not do that kind of thing.' The clerk then proceeded to give me back 75 cents in change.

    Do not confuse the clerks at MacD's.


    IDIOT SIGHTING:

    We had to have the garage door repaired. The Sears repairman told us that one of our problems was that we did not have a 'large' enough motor on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest one Sears made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower. He shook his head and said, 'Lady you need a 1/4 horsepower.' I responded that 1/2 was larger than 1/4 and he said,'NOOO, it's not. Four is larger than two..'

    We haven't used Sears repair since. Happened in Ottawa .


    IDIOT SIGHTING :

    I live in a semi rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local
    township administrative office to request the removal of the DEER CROSSING
    sign on our road. The reason: 'Too many deer are being hit by cars out
    here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore.'

    Story from Collingwood , Ontario .


    IDIOT SIGHTING IN FOOD SERVICE:

    My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the
    person behind the counter for 'minimal lettuce.' He said he was sorry, but
    they only had iceberg lettuce.

    From Winnipeg , Manitoba .


    IDIOT SIGHTING:

    I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, 'Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?' To which I replied, 'If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?' He smiled knowingly and nodded, 'That's why we ask.'

    Happened in Toronto , Ontario .


    IDIOT SIGHTING:

    The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged co-worker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red.
    Appalled, she responded, 'What on earth are blind people doing driving?!'

    She is a government employee in Montreal , P.Q.


    IDIOT SIGHTING:

    When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the drivers side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. 'Hey,' I announced to the technician, 'its open!'
    His reply, 'I know. I already got that side.'

    This was at the Ford dealership in Guelph , Ontario .


    STAY ALERT! They walk among us...
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh dear it's really worrying that folks like that are walking around and seemingly 'normal' isn't it? :D :D
     
  4. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Haha, I had a good laugh now, and I needed it. Thank you. :D

    I do feel slightly worried that we've probably got a few of those around here too.
     
  5. daisybeans

    daisybeans Hardy Maple

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    Those are so funny. I especially like the airport security exchange.
     



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  6. Karen B

    Karen B Seedling

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    What is even scarier is that these same people probably vote in elections!
     
  7. Bluewolf

    Bluewolf Seedling

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    and they reproduce!!! :D
     

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