Does Not Like Dem Apples

A confused-looking customer approaches me while I am stocking shelves.

Customer: “Excuse me. I need some help with my mom’s shopping list.”

Me: “Of course! What are you having trouble finding?”

Customer: “Everything.”

I take the list and see the first item is simply apples. I take them to the produce section and point to the fruits.

Customer: “So, which ones are the apples?”

Me: “Uh… right there.” *Points*

Customer: *Blank stare*

I walk them over to the display and physically pick up an apple.

Customer: *Eyes widen* “These are apples?”

Me: *Looking into the mockumentary camera that isn’t there* “…Yes. These are apples.”

The customer then goes to pick up other produce.

Customer: “Apples?”

Me: “No, those are pears.”

Customer: “Pairs of what?”

Me: “Here, let me help you with the rest of that list…”