(Bookstore | PA, USA)
(It is December and Christmas decorations have been recently put up throughout town. I recognize our town manager, in the store. She is responsible for all the towns’ decorations.)
Me: *as I am ringing up her books* “I love all the lights downtown!”
Town Manager: “Thank you!”
Me: “My favorite is the reindeer topiary garden!”
Town Manager: *scowling* “Well they do look nice, but unfortunately the children like them too.
Me: *confused* “Excuse me?”
Town Manager: “The children! They are always trying to touch the reindeer.”
Me: “I’m sure they’re very excited about Christmas, and hearing all about Rudolph.”
Town Manager: “The decorations are for looking at! Not for touching! I suggested electricity but no one liked that idea.”
Me: “You suggested what?”
Town Manager: “Just a light jolt, to discourage the children!”
(I am stunned and silent.)
Town Manager: “No, no one else liked that idea either.”
Me: “Here are your books! Happy holidays!”
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