I got to drop a whammy on a customer today. I felt kind of bad because of the circumstances but he deserved it.
SC: I need a book by Paul Foster Wallace. Infinite Jest.
Me (it's David Foster Wallace, but I let it slide): We're out of it right now, I'm afraid. We're out of all his titles.
SC (disgustingly condescending tone; obviously he can tell I'm too dumb to read Wallace's work and only read Curious George): Aren't you surprised that you're out of ALL his books?
Me: Not really. Since he passed away a couple days ago, a lot of people have been interested in his titles.
SC: He...passed away?
Me; He hanged himself, unfortunately.
SC: ....Oh.
I am sorry about David Foster Wallace but the expression on the guy's face after how he acted made me feel maliciously happy.
SC: I need a book by Paul Foster Wallace. Infinite Jest.
Me (it's David Foster Wallace, but I let it slide): We're out of it right now, I'm afraid. We're out of all his titles.
SC (disgustingly condescending tone; obviously he can tell I'm too dumb to read Wallace's work and only read Curious George): Aren't you surprised that you're out of ALL his books?
Me: Not really. Since he passed away a couple days ago, a lot of people have been interested in his titles.
SC: He...passed away?
Me; He hanged himself, unfortunately.
SC: ....Oh.
I am sorry about David Foster Wallace but the expression on the guy's face after how he acted made me feel maliciously happy.
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