No Helium For The Airhead, Part 2

(Because of a helium shortage, we currently have a limited amount of tanks to use on balloon orders. We run out in the middle of a day that has a special event going on.)

Store Owner: “I’m sorry to say we can’t fill any more balloons unless it’s with air. If you want any helium balloons, you will have to go to [other store known for its poor service].”

Customer: “That’s ridiculous! I need 20 balloons and you’re telling me I can’t have them now?”

Store Owner: “I’ve called in for more tanks, but I won’t have them in before tomorrow, so if you need them you’ll have to go elsewhere.”

Customer: “That’s ridiculous! You should have planned better and ordered more tanks to begin with.”

Me: “We could try that, but we’re only given four tanks a week. Hospitals have a priority on helium for their machines, so their demands come first.”

Customer: “If the hospital needs helium so badly, why don’t they make their own?”

Me: “Helium isn’t man-made. That’s why.”

Customer: *scoffs* “Yes, it is. How else do you think they put it in those tanks?”

Store Owner: “They trap it when they mine, but—”

Customer: “That is the dumbest thing I’ve heard. I can’t believe you idiots believe that shortage crap. I’m going to [other store]. I bet they won’t make up crap to get out of work!” *storms out*

Store Owner: “I bet he also thinks H2O is an energy drink.”