New Slogan

Did you hear that Walmart just changed their slogan? Instead of "Always Low Prices," they went with "Save Money. Live Better." I know that makes me want to shop there even more. Actually, it kind of makes me feel like their mocking my inability to save money!! I digress. The real point of this post was to give the Walmart execs a whole new slogan to consider, "Always A Bizarre Experience."

Every time I go to Walmart something really strange happens. Tonight was no different! I was really enjoying Grey's Anatomy (actually it wasn't that exciting) and I remembered some things I needed to get for school tomorrow. So, as soon as Grey's was over I headed to Walmart. I was only there for about 30 minutes and I had three bizarre experiences in that short time.

Bizarre Experience #1
This probably doesn't qualify as bizarre, but more of an observation. As I was walking around the store I was amazed at how many small children were there. I understand the busyness of a working person and not being able to get your shopping done until 9 o'clock, but is it really a good idea for the kids to be out too? I actually was just told yesterday how detrimental losing just one hour of sleep can be for child! I think I'm going to start encouraging my students to be in bed by 7:30! I'll tell them it's the cool thing to do!

Bizarre Experience #2
As I was walking up to the checkout line the cashier was chewing on some food. She practically begged me not to turn her in for eating on the job. I assured her that it really didn't bother me as long as she didn't start eating my food! :) She apparently felt like I was the run-to-her-boss-and-tell-on-her kind of person because she just would not let it go. She really wanted me to understand what it was like to only have a 15 minute break to eat and she just needed that one bite. I kind of felt bad for her, because I know all too well what it is like to only have 15 minutes (or less) to eat!

Bizarre Experience #3
Once I leave the eating cashier's line and head towards the door I notice a man standing in line at one of the other checkout lines. First of all, the little blue tooth wireless headsets for cell phones totally crack me up, good for those people seeking safety and convenience, but have you ever watched someone in their car and it looks like they are having a very in depth conversation with themselves? It's good stuff! Anyway, I see this guy and instead of a nice little sleek headset he's got this big ol' honkin' wirey setup. It was like one of those headsets that people who sit in an office and answer phones all day wear. Gigantic earphone, speaker, and all. I was actually laughing (out-loud) to myself as I walked out of the store. Then as if God was saying, "You shouldn't laugh at people," I started cough/choking. It made me laugh even more. Then my cell phone rang and I was saved!

Walmart, it's a crazy place.