we say it like it is:
we have a policy at the library that states patrons must rewind their videocassettes or be charged 25 cents. (why is there no damn cents symbol on my keyboard?). the scene: patron steps up to the counter to check out materials. card is scanned. "you have a small fine of 25 cents for an unrewound video." "oh", says the patron, "aren't these new videos self-rewinding?"
patron steps up to the return desk and hands me 4 DVD's. "i rewound these", he says.
we have a policy at the library that patrons must present their library cards to use our internet/computers. thirteen year old girl steps up to the counter, "can i use a computer?" card is scanned. "you have $2.75 in fines, just to let you know". "what?", shouts the girl, "that's not a credit card. how can i have money on it?" "no, you have fines." "what are fines?", asks the twit. "you returned some books late and we fined you for them." "oh, i'll bring in the money on monday, if i'm here."
i kid you not.
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Those are some hilarious stories you got there about library patrons. I don't know why I continue to be amazed at people's lack of experience, logic, common sense, what have you. I don't know what it is about libraries, but I would love to do a psychological study of the people who spend a lot of their time in them. I'd also like to know what makes libraries attract the weirdest people (foot fetishists, flashers, etc.) By the way, thanks for your comment on my blog.
sorry...but you expect these jokes to come from america....hahaha
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