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Banterist: Home > June 2008 > June 16, 2008

Grammar Cop: Same Aisle as the Stalkings

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Defendant: Duane Reade Pharmacy, New York City

Count 1: Misdemeanor grammatical malfeasance; homophone.

Count 2: Rendering error permanent with premeditated, un-proofread signage.

Report: During a routine patrol of Duane Reade, officer found himself standing in a long line attended to by one cashier of questionable ability. During the extended wait, officer was bored to tears and inspired to look up towards the ceiling at which time the incident was spotted and recorded digitally. Twelve minutes later, officer was able to purchase anti-bacterial wipes and new, improved toothpaste.

Fine: $210 and a generic version of Robitussin.


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Maybe they're selling things that don't move.

Posted by: Jen Singer | June 16, 2008 5:21 PM

Nice to see you're "still" as funny as ever.

Posted by: AFanter | June 16, 2008 5:56 PM

Isn't hosiery correct?

[ Yes. -B. ]

Posted by: DS | June 17, 2008 2:49 AM

Maybe it's specific hosiery for mannequins.

Posted by: Dave | June 17, 2008 12:09 PM

I searched for 'stationary' and Google brought me hundreds of hits for crafting and paper goods. Google needs a grammar cop.

Posted by: Dr. Mobey | June 17, 2008 12:29 PM

I think I'm just as offended by the Easter Bunny decoration hanging three months after the actual holiday.

Posted by: Shannon | June 18, 2008 12:17 AM

Perhaps it was a suggestion for you -- after all you had an extended wait.

Posted by: sean | June 18, 2008 4:55 PM

Hey, there's also a Stationary aisle at the East Lake Publix on Glenwood and Fayetteville.

Posted by: FM Fats | June 18, 2008 11:29 PM

Truly moving!

Posted by: Jodz | June 23, 2008 4:53 AM

I think it's an impressive testament to you that your readers are actually intelligent and funny as well.

Well, except for the Paris Hilton cell phone ones.

And the P Diddy ones.

never mind.

Posted by: Stevie the K | June 24, 2008 8:39 AM

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