Guest Cerebus Report post Posted January 2, 2004 Ok, this is something that made me incredibly embarassed when I went to rent the new Smackdown game at Blockbuster. Now at my local Blockbuster, you have to usually ASK at the desk if they have the particular game in question b/c the people there are too incompetent to put the games in question behind the boxes. So I'm there with my better half and we both have pretty refined tastes in movies so we pick up Yojimbo, Seven Seals, and Network (pretty highbrow stuff for the most part). I've been really sick lately (this was the first time in several days I had actually managed to muster enough energy to actually leave the house) and since I plan to be stuck at home for a while more I decide to rent the new Smackdown game which I havn't played yet. I'm the one with the Blockbuster card so I go to pay for the movies and behind the counter is a steryotypical gum-chewing, airhead, arrogant, 17 year old high school girl. I give her my movies and then have to ask for my Smackdown game so our conversation goes something like this: "Excuse me, do you have the new wrestling game?" "Which one?" "Er...it's called Smackdown" [glance that seems to be wondering if I still take "special" classes] "I only have [disgusted voice] 'Shut Your Mouth' and 'Here Comes the Pain'" At this point the lady behind me snickers and I can feel my fiance's angst... *sigh* "Here Comes the Pain..." At this point I wanted to wave the other DVDs I had rented like tailsmen and shout "I'm not stupid and immature! Look! I like good movies! I'm just a wrestling fan that's all! WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU PEOPLE!!!" As it was I paid for my movies and game and as I walked out my fiance (who has a good sense of humor) nudges me and says "Didn't YOU feel cool back there?" Oh I did. Thanks for continuing to pander to the lowest-common denominator Vince. You continue to embarass your fans who actually have an ounce of intelligence and dignity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syxx2001 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2004 LOL, thats funny. But why would you say "Do you have the new wrestling game". Theres 3 of them out. And I wouldn't have cared. They are people I am likely to never see again a day in my life so, who cares if they laugh and sniggle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2004 Shut Your Mouth is a great name. Cause when I bought that I didn't even look for it, I immediately asked for help finding a game so they could ask "Which one?" and I could say "Shut your mouth!" Luckily I got to do that twice, cause the first store I was in didn't have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2004 I'm the one with the Blockbuster card so I go to pay for the movies and behind the counter is a steryotypical gum-chewing, airhead, arrogant, 17 year old high school girl. voice] 'Shut Your Mouth' and 'Here Comes the Pain'" At this point the lady behind me snickers and I can feel my fiance's angst... At this point I wanted to wave the other DVDs I had rented like tailsmen and shout "I'm not stupid and immature! Look! I like good movies! I'm thinking this girl, and the snickering lady behind you aren't too keen on good movies, so those movies wouldn't have helped your case one bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2004 Yeah. You deserve to be humiliated for asking for the latest WRESTLING GAME when there are quite a few wrestling games out there. That'd be like going up to the desk and asking "do you have the newest game involving guns?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 You mean, you made it seem like your embaressed to say that outloud and get your assed laughed at; which makes you think you AREN'T going to get laughed at? Geezus, I did that to customers all the time who were embaressed about what they were renting/buying. I'd be a total ass about it. Then turn around and tell them nothing ashamed with renting/buying whatever they were, just because it's like a 20 year old cool dude renting some "kiddish" game like Disgaea. It's a game, whoopie. Nothing to be embaressed about. Just state upfront and no problems like that should occur. Unless they are being a smartass. Then turn around and grab their manager, as they need to be hung for that. But yah, not a good idea to act like it's something you feel greatly embaressed about. Just gives out the right signals for employees to fuck with ya. BTW, the lady that was behind you is an ignorant bitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karnage 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 It could of been worse renting an ECW DVD. "I'm looking for Hardcore History or Barely Legal '97". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Nintendo Wrestling games never really had that problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Ya know, Karnage, I never thought of that before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Yeah. You deserve to be humiliated for asking for the latest WRESTLING GAME when there are quite a few wrestling games out there. That'd be like going up to the desk and asking "do you have the newest game involving guns?" I got a call at my store (Gamestop) and a lady once asked us... "Do you guys sell video games?" People like that should be clubbed in the kneecaps with a tackhammer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChick 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Well, not exactly a video game, but I remember when I went to pay for my Rey DVD at A&B Sound, the girl gave me the dirtiest look. I just smiled and asked if there was anything wrong. She got embarrassed, and there were no problems after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Well, not exactly a video game, but I remember when I went to pay for my Rey DVD at A&B Sound, the girl gave me the dirtiest look. I just smiled and asked if there was anything wrong. She got embarrassed, and there were no problems after that. Wow...I wouldn't want to mess with you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobber of the Week 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Aw, come on. You know you're waiting for "SmackDown: Ass Clown" and "Raw: Legend Killer." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Anime DVD covers are also very bad., I don't think I'll ever buy the Love Hina Spring Special or Dragon Half because of the dirty looks I'd get from my mom if she saw even the spines. I woulkd likely be killed if she saw the covers of some of my Excel Saga DVDs, and ditto with some of the Lupin III covers. It's like they don't want people to buy this stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChick 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Well, not exactly a video game, but I remember when I went to pay for my Rey DVD at A&B Sound, the girl gave me the dirtiest look. I just smiled and asked if there was anything wrong. She got embarrassed, and there were no problems after that. Wow...I wouldn't want to mess with you! Well, I was having a shit day, and wasn't in the mood for some bitch's snobbery. Before, I wouldn't even rent a wrestling video alone. I'd get my brother to rent it for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Yeah. You deserve to be humiliated for asking for the latest WRESTLING GAME when there are quite a few wrestling games out there. That'd be like going up to the desk and asking "do you have the newest game involving guns?" I got a call at my store (Gamestop) and a lady once asked us... "Do you guys sell video games?" People like that should be clubbed in the kneecaps with a tackhammer. (I worked at Sam Goody for a month) Guy Looking At A Price Tag: Is this $29.99? Me: ....Yes. Guy: Oh, okay. And then... Woman: Do ya'll sell hairspray and color? Me: No...we sell DVDs and CDs and games... Woman: Oh. I came in the wrong store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted January 3, 2004 I try not making chit chat when buying wrestling related stuff. I'd be like "Hi how are you" but never talk about anything. Just wanna get the hell out of here. (gets Ric Flair DVD) Me: Hi, how are you? Worker: Oh, this DVD is a hot seller. You like wrestling eh? Me: Kinda, yeah, I don't know I just wanna get out of here with my dignity in tact. My Brain: Too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 At my local Suncoast whenever i buy a wrestling DVD i get into a 10 minute conversation about wrestling......from WWE, to ROH, to MMA, to Puro with the guys behind the counter. They see the DVD and start conversing about it. Nothing to be ashamed of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 At my local Suncoast whenever i buy a wrestling DVD i get into a 10 minute conversation about wrestling......from WWE, to ROH, to MMA, to Puro with the guys behind the counter. They see the DVD and start conversing about it. Nothing to be ashamed of. Lucky you - you get the store with all the smarks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Here's what you do. Next time that guy's working the counter, run around the store randomly grabbing videos. Make sure they're from different sections. Get some stuff from the bottom shelves and, if applicable, some from up high. Then, take them to his counter. Wait until he's unlocked all the cases or whatever he's done, and he's rung everything up. Then say, "eh, changed my mind" and walk right out. Not only did he do all that work for nothing, but chances are he has to personally put them back on the shelves where they belong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Go in, buy a porno first and then say "Oh, you have Smackdown: Here comes the pain back there?" Then you won't feel bad about buying a wrestling game with "Debbie Does Dallas: The Revenge" in your bag. Plus, I never feel bad anyway. At least I know I'm not in their buying "American Wedding" or "2 Fast 2 Furious" like some teenie bop. You are not allowed to laugh at anyone if you have purposely bought a movie starring Paul Walker. It's a law. And the titles could be much worse...much much worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 (edited) And the titles could be much worse...much much worse. "Monkey Nipple?" "Time to Play the Game?" "Ruthless Aggression?" "Get Out of My Yard?/This is My Yard?" Go in, buy a porno first and then say "Oh, you have Smackdown: Here comes the pain back there?" Then you won't feel bad about buying a wrestling game with "Debbie Does Dallas: The Revenge" in your bag. Funny thing is, as Czech Republic pointed out, "Here comes the pain" sounds like something you might say to your partner just prior to anal sex... Edited January 3, 2004 by AndrewTS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Just ask them how the N-gage sales are doing. That always shuts them up. "Um...we are expecting more to be sold blah blah blah" Works everytime I ask for an obscure title and they moan about having to actually do the job of finding it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Just ask them how the N-gage sales are doing. That always shuts them up. "Um...we are expecting more to be sold blah blah blah" Works everytime I ask for an obscure title and they moan about having to actually do the job of finding it. I don't think Blockbuster is selling N-Gages. Well, if you want to be technical, I don't think any stores are selling N-Gages. *rimshot* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Douche Report post Posted January 3, 2004 To the first guy: No offense, but I think I wouldn't have secretly snickered, I would have called you an idiot flat out. "Der, do yall have da newest wrasslin game? I needs me some enturntainment while I watch my big kid movies" Seriously, that's what you sound like in the above post. Don't blame Vince for your low self esteem or lack of a life. Don't blame Vince for your inferiority complex. Thank Vince for actually giving them different names so the girls and guys who work there can find the game when your stupid ass just asks for the new wrestling game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2004 Just ask them how the N-gage sales are doing. That always shuts them up. "Um...we are expecting more to be sold blah blah blah" Works everytime I ask for an obscure title and they moan about having to actually do the job of finding it. I don't think Blockbuster is selling N-Gages. Well, if you want to be technical, I don't think any stores are selling N-Gages. *rimshot* My store's sold 3 since launch. 2 have been returned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agent_Bond34 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2004 My store's sold 3 since launch. 2 have been returned. Gee, that's a shocker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2004 My store's sold 3 since launch. 2 have been returned. Gee, that's a shocker. Yeah, someone keeping it sure is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2004 What's an N-Gage? Is that like a phone on a Game Boy or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted January 8, 2004 What's an N-Gage? Is that like a phone on a Game Boy or something? It;s a $200 rip-off Cell Phone that plays shitty Gameboy-like games. I think it's $200 at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
