Inventory=Purgatory

[Jadedcarguy]

We did inventory on Saturday. We do it every year, as does any other parts department. It's one Saturday. We had notices up for 3 weeks in advance. People understand this right? Sure they do.

Our receptionist was called an F-ing C several times. The general manager was threatened with an ass-kicking if he didn't "unlock that door right now". WTF?

I was outside having a smoky treat when I see a truck pull up and park in the "parts" parking area. Oh bloody hell. The following exchange took place:

BAD SWEARS AHEAD

Me: Indulging my vice
NPN: Need Parts Now!

NPN had that pissed off white trash look to him, as well as a molester mustache. I knew this was not going to be pleasant.

NPN walks up to an obviously closed gate with a big sign on it that says "Closed For Inventory" in BIG RED LETTERS. You can read it from 30 ft away. Nevertheless, he walks up to within two feet of it and looks at me.

NPN: <smacking sign> What the fuck is this shit?
Me: I thought it was self-explanatory.
NPN: Fuck you! My car's broke! Open the gate!
Me: No. We're not open today. Try <other GM dealer that is close by>.
NPN: OPEN THE FUCKING GATE! NOW! <yup. he shouted at me>
Me: Bye. <go back inside>

NPN continued to cuss at me and make disparaging remarks about my mother's employment as I walked back inside. Cars bring out the very worst in SC's.

My boss fielded several calls today from people who were still pissed that we were closed on Saturday. They sat and stewed about it all farking weekend! Come on people, get a damn hobby already! We are closed from Thursday thru Sunday for Thanksgiving this week. I'm sure someone will be pissed about that too. F 'em.

[Crazeyal]

Next time call the police and let the guy know "Someone will be right with you!"

[theredbaron47]

NPN: <smacking sign> What the fuck is this shit?
Me: I thought it was self-explanatory.

That's priceless.

Next time call the police and let the guy know "Someone will be right with you!"

What a grand idea.

It all hits me now as to where the "jaded" part of your handle comes from. Yeesh...

You say: Sorry, we're closed.
They hear: Would you prefer your right arm or left arm amputated?

[Jadedcarguy]

You say: Sorry, we're closed.
They hear: Would you prefer your right arm or left arm amputated?

Judging by their reactions to our temporary inaccessibility, I'd have to agree with that.

[allniter]

Next time call the police and let the guy know "Someone will be right with you!"

That's the best idea I've heard in a long time and exactly the kind of innovative ideas we need for SC's. I'll try it out and let you know.

[Rahmota]

Jaded:

molester mustache

Um pray tell just what does one of those look like? I know what a 70s porn star moustache loks like, a edwardian, a walrus, a handlebar, fu manchu but have not knowinhgly encountered a molester moustache.

And yeah cars bring out such lovely affectionate behavior in people.

[Jadedcarguy]

Jaded:
Um pray tell just what does one of those look like?

I'm sure you've seen one. It's the mustache on a 20- or 30-something guy that still isn't full, looking like it belongs to a 15 year old. The kind that should just be shaved off because it looks like crap.

Kind of like this:

[Rahmota]

Jaded: Ahhh I see. I neer heard it referrred to as that. Then again consisdering how I dont particulary find it amusing to insult someone based on their moustache growing capability or lack thereof I doubt I would have heard it referred to as that anyhow.

[Jadedcarguy]

Then again consisdering how I dont particulary find it amusing to insult someone based on their moustache growing capability or lack thereof............

Really? You don't find that amusing? Gee that's too bad. You know what I don't find amusing? White trash assholes referring to my mother as a whore, like this guy did. Did you read my post? He was a total dick for no reason. I'll insult him in any and as many ways as I see fit.

[CorDarei]

i think computers bring out the worst in people more than cars do.

When worked at a big cow box, customers would always bring their stuff in. And whenever we told them it was caused by out of warranty issues, they would always feel entitled to get free service, and bitch enough to get it, whereas i've always been of the opinion that it's rare for anyone to get anything free from a car repair shop.

[Jadedcarguy]

.....whereas i've always been of the opinion that it's rare for anyone to get anything free from a car repair shop.

Come hang out with me for a day. Our service dept mgmt seems to think they run a non-profit organization.

[Rahmota]

Jaded: yes I read your post. Yes the guy was a compleate and total jerkwad. Yes his behavior was quite sufficient to give cause to insult or otherwise be mad towards him. You handled it a lot better than I probably would have as I would have probably attempted to place his head litterally where it is figuratively. Either that or we would have been going to a proctologist to get my boot back.

I did not mean for it to sound as if I was disagreeing with you insulting him personally I dont give a fark if you insulted him. I was referring to the point that I have never heard the reference to a "molester moustache" and that I don't find it humourous and know people with those kinds of staches and mullets are a common hairstyle among individuals in my neck of the woods.

The picture you posted drove me nuts as it looked like somebody I knew, Until I showed it to my wife this morning and she reminded me.That picture looks like the youth minister at my cousin's church. And yes he wears a mullet and drives a blue 84 camaro IROC. A real nice guy who favors the death penalty for child molesters, especially those who are placed in a position of trust and power over children. (Very old school church BTW)

So basically Jaded. I was not disagreeign with your insulting him or being mad at him just the specific reference.

[Jadedcarguy]

So basically Jaded. I was not disagreeign with your insulting him or being mad at him just the specific reference.

To each their own. I look at the MM like a combover: Just don't do it.