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Most of what's annoying about waiting in a supermarket queue is the
actual waiting. A person can peruse the produce for ages, agonising
over artichokes and asparagus, hunting for the optimum price to pay
for Special K. Then they have to queue in the queue, and this
represents a different kind
of time-wasting - one that is not self-
imposed and one that is apparently utterly unproductive.
Whilst not really changing any of those disadvantages, it might be
more of a relief if there were some sort of engagement of the
customer while they're in the queue that represents a welcome
diversion - that the customer might willingly become involved in.
I propose a set of quite trivial games with a random entry point and
a random exit point, so that you can join and leave at any time
without disadvantage. These games might result in a tangible win,
but are more likely to simply result in nothing you can cash in or
linger for or fight over, just the mild glory for a few minutes and
then it's gone.
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I'd suggest eye-toy style games played via security
cameras ... |
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You see, this is why smartphones are so handy. Whenever I get stuck in a line (or queue) I take it as a God-given opportunity to check in on my beloved Halfbakery, and maybe post an idea or two that had occured to me whilst shopping. I can even do Google and Wikipedia searches, and with Google's voice search, I save my thumbs from much of the typing. If you don't have a smartphone and don't want one, I'd suggest a Zune, iPod, or Gameboy to keep yourself occupied. |
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But hey, your idea's fine, too! (neutral) because I'd bet a pretty penny that the store would jack up their prices to pay for these games, games that I wouldn't use but would still have to pay for. |
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And at the very least, it would foist some unpredicted
socialising upon the shopping public. |
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//it might be more of a relief if there were some sort of
engagement of the customer while they're in the queue that
represents a welcome diversion// - I think if there were a
market for in-queue porn, it would already be available. |
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Maybe you're just at the wrong shop, [hippo]. |
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// you don't have a smartphone and don't want one // |
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Yeah, like there's anyone like that in the HB ... |
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8 of 7 do I see a ghost? Or just a mere replica
from the
past. Anyway a good sight for sore eyes. |
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See my thing is this; It depends what kind of
store I'm in if I
like standing in their lines or not. |
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Good:
1. Pet Stores-everyone talks about what they're
buying, how
many more they have at home, some stores
even let you
bring your pet in with you. I could stand in line
at the pet
store all day and be very fulfilled
2. Bakerys-Need say more? The smell, the gentle
soft smell.
3. General stores near the beach when you're
on vacation-
the locals tell you all the good fishing holes, and
where the
best waves are and where to see the best
sunset, etc. the
warmest of places. I could stay there all day. |
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Bad:
1.DMV-department of motor vehicles. Or any
such place
under another guise. -Stinky rude people with
grease all
over themselves. Not pretty at all.
2.Unemployment line-Sad people who are
frustrated and
scared. Babies crying with orange stuff all
marked around
their mouths. Dirty shoes and socks.
Looooooonnnnggg liine
very long line. Makes for a very sad day.
3.Car repair place- Stupid tv with stinky fart
smelling
chairs, ick, no thank you. I'll stand. |
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So I think you get my point. If I were able to
mentally
pretend I'm in the pet store line, when I'm
actually in the
unemployment line, well then hey that would
be the perfect
solution. And with practice meditating, one can
actually
achieve such a state of mind. I am currently
working on that
now. |
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But until then...my best advice is to buy more
pets and sell
your stinky, gas guzzling, air polluting. car. |
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The dying art of fairground stalls might prove appropriate distractions such as Donk the Bell with the Big Hammer, Throw a Dart at some Cards, Guess the Weight of The Fat Lady, or Catapult the Frog onto the Lillypad - all accompanied by the usual sounds of the fair. For those not wishing to take part, a Non Fairground Aisle might be provided. |
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We discovered this new form of meditation, you see. It's
called 'delusion'. It really changed our lives. |
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// Pet Stores-everyone talks about what they're buying, how many more they have at home, // |
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So it's YOU ..... YOU'RE the mad, talkative woman in the queue in the pet shop ....... |
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How about a "Game Buffet For Supermarket Queues" ? |
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A long table with a selection of cooked meats - venison, wild boar, pheasant, partridge, hare, duck - all those delicious comestibles classifiable as "wild game". As the queue moves slowly forwards, you may sample the myrirad delights.
There is no vegetarian option. |
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Oh no, has someone been letting [21 Quest] have white sugar again ? Come on, own up. |
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delusion/meditation
/reality/disorientation/ |
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Hey...maybe somebody will write a delightful melody
to go with those words, those moody bluesy type
words, think maybe? |
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