How Nicknames Are Born, Part 2
Customer: “Hey, can you tell me where the rope is? I’ve been looking all over for it, but can’t seem to find it.”
Me: “Oh, yeah, it’s just over this way.”
(I lead him to the hardware aisle, and halfway down there’s a big sign that says “Ropes” with a picture of a rope on it.)
Me: “Right down there. There’s actually a sign there that says ‘Ropes.'”
Customer: “You’re f***ing douche bag, you know that?!”
Me: *laughs, thinking he’s joking*
Customer: “That was intentional, and I WILL talk to your manager!”
Me: “I apologize–”
Customer: “Anytime you wanna come to my house, you just lemme know, Dingleballs!”
(And from that day forward, my nickname at work was “Dingleballs.”)
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