Crime Has Reached A Tipping Point
(I’m at a local fair selling my arts and crafts. One of the things I do is make pins on the spot for people, and I have a sample of each pin design on display on a board. They’re very popular with kids as they’re only $2 each, so there are a few kids at the table. Most are pretty young, but this one was about 10.)
Older Kid: “Can I have a pin of [design]?”
Me: “Sure! $2 please!”
Older Kid: *puts a $5 bill on the table*
Me: “Okay, just one second. Let me just make it for you!”
(I make the pin, and then hand it to the kid and pick up the $5.)
Me: “Here you go, kiddo! Let me just get you your change!”
Older Kid: “Thanks!” *he looks at the board, then suddenly grabs a display pin and RUNS from the table*
Husband: *sitting next to me* “… Did he just steal a pin?”
Me: *holds up the $5 bill* “Looks more like he tipped us!”
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