That Scam Died

I am a few spots behind a man with greying hair looking to be about in his fifties in a checkout line at [Chain Grocery Store]. A 1990s song is playing over the loudspeaker. I am minding my own business, scrolling through my phone, when I hear this exchange.

Customer: “I demand a discount!”

Cashier: “I’m sorry, but I can’t provide one.”

Customer: “I am giving you free business! The song on the speaker was made by me!”

Cashier: “I’m really sorry, but we can’t give you a discount regardless. We only offer discounts for the military.”

Customer: “I demand your manager!”

The manager has been patrolling the registers and has overheard the exchange. The manager comes over holding out his phone toward the man.

Manager: “I looked up the artist who made this song, and I’m pretty sure you didn’t die in 2014.”