Closing The Barn Door After The Barn Has Burned Down
Customer: “I want to return this toaster.”
Me: “All right, ma’am, was there something wrong with it?”
Customer: “There’s a hole in the plug!”
Me: “Oh, that’s a safety feature with this brand. It’s so when you unplug it you’re not tugging on the cord itself.”
Customer: “Why does it matter? ”
Me: “Well, tugging on the cord can fray the wires and increase the risk of electric shock or electrical fire.”
Customer: “That’s stupid. I didn’t buy the toaster to protect me from fire. That’s what smoke detectors are for!”
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