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some notes on common courtesy when interacting with cashiers:

• get the fuck off your cell phone.
  
• get the fuck off your cell phone.
  
• no habla espanol. sorry. that does not mean keep talking to me in spanish. i don't fucking understand you.
  
• when i say "hello" or "thank you, have a great night", please respond. even if it's just a smile and a "hi" or a "you too", it is much appreciated.
  
• do not throw your money on the counter and stare at me expectantly. i will stare back. then i will get really pissed off at you. finally, i will gently place your change on the counter and stare at you until you have to pick it up.
  
• also, don't hand me a wadded-up, fistful of cash. unravel it yourself. if i have to do it, i will take my sweet time unfolding it, making you wait at least two extra minutes.
  
• get the fuck off your cell phone.
  
• don't interrupt me at all, ever. the shit i have to say to you is part of my job. just let me fucking say it, then you can be on your merry way.
  
• if you aren't 17, i can't sell you an "m" rated game. sorry, it sucks, but it's my job. what's that? you turn 17 in a two months/two weeks/tomorrow? you really want that game? can you afford to pay my bills when i get fired and have to find a new job? no? then shut the fuck up and go get another game.
  
• parents, grand theft auto is not an appropriate game for your seven year old. please pay attention.
  
• and finally, get the fuck off your cell phone.
  

on a sidenote, i don't understand why you will give me your home address, phone number, and driver's license number, but will balk when i ask for an email address. "i don't give out my email address." you're worried about spam? bitch, that's why spam filters and the delete button were invented. a home invasion or identity theft will cause a lot more anguish than a few unwanted emails. let's get your priorities straight.

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Student punished for spaghetti beliefs

A student has been suspended from school in America for coming to class dressed as a pirate.

But the disciplinary action has provoked controversy – because the student says that the ban violates his rights, as the pirate costume is part of his religion.

Bryan Killian says that he follows the Pastafarian religion, and that as a crucial part of his faith, he must wear 'full pirate regalia' as prescribed in the holy texts of Pastafarianism.

The school, however, say that his pirate garb was disruptive.

Pastafarians follow the Flying Spaghetti Monster (pictured), and believe that the world was created by the touch of his noodly appendage. Furthermore, they acknowledge pirates as being 'absolute divine beings', and stress that the worldwide decline in the number of pirates has directly led to global warming.

Pastafarianism gained wide attention when its key prophet, Bobby Henderson, wrote to the Kansas School Board during the height of the controversy over 'Intelligent Design' being taught in science classes. His letter, also published on his website, demanded equal time be given to the teachings of the Flying Spaghetti Monster as was given to ID and evolutionary theory.

Since then, the Flying Spaghetti Monster has gained countless followers worldwide, although there are those who remain spagnostic.

The school, in North Buncombe, North Carolina, remains adamant that their decision to suspend Killian for a day has nothing to do with his religion, and quite a lot to do with his repeated refusal to heed warnings against wearing pirate outfits.

oh god the lulz

read this.
then read this.
discuss.