Please Say You’re Squidding

I work in a large stationery and office supply store. A customer asks to see our printer toner.

Customer: “Now, which of these is the most ethically sourced?”

Me: “Uh… what do you mean?”

Customer: “Ethically sourced! Which of these involve no animal cruelty?”

Me: “Animals aren’t involved in the manufacturing of printer toner.”

Customer: “Sure they are! They get the ink from squids!” 

I literally had to hold back a laugh as I explained that was not the case in any way, shape, or form. She didn’t seem to believe me but purchased the most expensive toner “just in case” because expensive means ethically sourced.

I told a couple of coworkers about it, and they laughed:

Coworker #1: “Stupid customer! Everyone knows that toner comes from the color powder mines.”

Coworker #2: “F*** you, man, my father died in the powder mines!”