A Blurb of Absurd
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Old Lady: why the hell do I need two cards for the library?!
Librarian: This one is a County Library card, we're the Public library.
Lady: So what?
Librarian: We split from the County Library years ago, we're not the same as them.
Lady: So why can't you use my card?
Librarian: We're two separate businesses.
Lady: I still don't get the big deal, why do I constantly need so many cards?
Librarian: This County Library card does not work with ours. We are on two completely different computer systems.
Lady: That's not an answer. That's a fact, and I would like an answer.
...the world is a grim, grim place when library cards become a source of anger.
4 comments:
HAHAHAHA!!! Unbelievable! "That's not an answer. that's a fact, and I would like an answer." I'm using that line.
Oh my god, the library I work at split from our county system over a decade ago, and we still get people showing up every day and trying to use their county card. Another big complaint we get is about our $2.00 DVD rental fee. People are always like, "What am I paying my taxes for if I have to pay for the DVDs" and "Isn't this supposed to be a FREE library?" Le sigh.
Oh, my gosh! I burst out laughing at this! "That's not an answer. That's a fact and I would like an answer." WHAT?! People are funny.
@David - I sincerely hope you use it in the most ridiculous of situations, like when you ask for time or if you can buy a drink for a girl.
@Melissa - Ugghh that has to be annoying! I understand a bit of disbelief, but...I mean, have we seen how hard libraries have been hit by the economy?! I totally understand it, and I wish others would, too. I don't get when people get mad at librarians/employees either, since it's not like you set all the rules and laws.
@Stephany - People are utterly ridiculous, in the funniest ways haha.
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