The Automated Checker

Home Depot had just installed their self checkout stations and we were as eager as anybody to take one for a spin.  With Ethan in the cart and Justin close at hand, we scanned our items, swiped our card and snapped up the receipt.  It was all the fun and excitement we had come to expect from a Tuesday night.  We loaded up the sacks and turned to leave.

"Please take your receipt," chimed the cool, automated voice.

Ethan's face melted into a scowl.

"We already did that!  Mean lady," he sassed.

- 21 November 2006