Brother In Harms

I work in a make-up and beauty store.

Customer: “I can’t find any [Brand] acne cream.”

Me: “Oh, yes. The FDA recalled those as they contained too much benzene.”

Customer: “So?”

Me: “Benzene can be a carcinogen with enough exposure.”

Customer: “Carcinogen? Like… cancer?”

Me: “Yes.”

Customer: “Ah, it’s fine. It’s not for me; it’s for my brother.”

Me: “…”