Shopping Phenomena

I am always amazed by human nature. Our accomplishments, creativity, abilities, and cultures are unbelievable considering that we also have some of the dumbest actions, beliefs, and behaviors on this planet.

These dumb actions can be seen regularly at one location in particular: the mall. The mall appears to be a haven for idiot behavior. I swear, people will do things in malls that would not occur anywhere else on Earth. So here goes: Mall Observations, Take 1.

• Whilst I wait for my mango bubble tea, I am amazed at the tenacity passers-by have for the thimble-sized sample tray by the register. Not only will these thirsty shoppers wait in anger for the tray to be refilled, but they will push you out of their blood thirsty way for a taste of sugary heaven in the center kiosk of the mall. WTF!
• The pace of shoppers from store to store varies along the spectrum of slowness. It never ceases to amaze me that some people not only want to challenge the tortoise to a race, BUT they want to walk in lines of 4-6 such as to take up the entire walkway. I know that shopping is therapeutic, and for some of these poor souls, this walk down and back is the only form of exercise their saggy bodies see in a week, but sheesh! Step aside! I'm going to hazzard a guess that these are also those retards that drive -10 mph in the left lane.
• There is also a special place for the stoppers. You know who these mo-fo's are. These are the peeps that browse the aisles of a store at a snail's pace and then for no apparent reason, stop. That's right. They stop in the middle of the walkway, aisleway, or better yet, pin you between a rack and the wall so you can't escape. Then, when you try to pass, they give you that look of disdain like you shouldn't be annoyed that they have trapped you in a form of hell called "the junior's section" or "designer clothes you can't afford."

I'm sure there are more that I'll add later...but just reflect here...where does this behavior come from? Is it some sort of chemical in the air? Is it the power of credit that causes lapses in human judgment?

Note to self: I love watching tourists in downtown Annapolis. It is a small city, but you'd never know it by the looks of these freak shows. It's easy to find them...they're the ones that are wearing shirts with sleeves, sweaters, and pants in 100 degree weather while the locals are sitting outside having a drink.