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When the package you bought from the Internet is damaged on arrival, it's generally because of the delivery company, not the company you bought the item from. So stop 1-staring items on newegg.com/newegg.ca because they weren't functional on arrival, it's mostly not their fault.
European Subway is [b]horrendous[/b]. They cut off the mold from moldy bread, leave food on dirty floors, and use this weird white fluid shit they dip their vegetables in to make then appear more fresh. I have no idea what that stuff was, but it smelled really acidic.
In the PC repair world, you would be surprised how many people don't know jack shit about computers. The best tip for anyone trying to seek an answer about a blue screen, pop up message, or wierd error should just Google it. Just about every answer you need will be on a tech forum somewhere. You don't need to pay upwards of $100 just for someone to say that you're doing it wrong. Also, just because you have antivirus protection doesn't mean you are safe. There is no practical 100% virus free antivirus protection out there, unless you never connect to the internet or plug in a flash drive... Just use common sense and you will save yourself a headache and an empty wallet.
my dad worked at a very famous amusement park (in denmark, so you might not know it) he was the music manager. he had this annoying boss that constantly told him to do his work, because he either were on vacation or shit like that, for no extra payment. now this one day, my dad got FIRED by this asshole, because he didnt like him, even though my dad did 80% of his actual work. oh and the funniest part is, that asshole of a boss, actually NEVER have been in high school, university ect.
With all these gross things being said about fast food/restaurants with all the gross meat and stuff i have one thing to say: Eat at a family owned restaurant. 100% of the time they will be polite, will cook food properly, and will cater to your every want. Seriously, 10 times out of 10 i'd rather eat at a family owned restaurant then a chain restaurant.
[QUOTE=GunFox;23541948]It's called eating low carb. Herp derp, when you stop consuming stuff that didn't exist when you evolved and start consuming a diet closer to what you actually would eat as a hunter gatherer, you become exceptionally healthy. Not that I plan on giving up carbs any time soon. It's actually been documented as having cured diabetes when pursued for a good length of time. But even if it doesn't it will stabilize your blood sugar and remove the need for testing. And the lack of carbs also means that cancer has a HELL of a time progressing in your system. It will reduce the likelihood of getting cancer substantially. Low carb is ridiculously healthy. It's the poster child for why vegetarians are idiots and should choke to death on their own vomit.[/QUOTE] Your brain needs carbohydrates to function.
[QUOTE=Office Secrets;23572794]These posts have been hilarious and entertaining, to say the least. Feel free to anonymously submit your work and office secrets at [url]www.office-secrets.com[/url]![/QUOTE] You're so cool, engaging, and hip! I don't mind if I do!
[QUOTE=Penguiin;23545476]If you ever go to Pizza Hut, most of the buffet (most of them have it) food has been sitting there since 11 AM. That is, of course, you see someone bringing out a fresh pizza. Only eat the buffet if it is really busy.[/QUOTE] I went to a Pizza Hut once and I saw a kid pick his nose then finger all the buffet food. Good thing I only ever have medium deep pan margherita pizza.
Next time you're at a buffet: The cheap stuff is at the front of the line and the expensive stuff is at the end.
[QUOTE=Sector 7;23577185]Next time you're at a buffet: The cheap stuff is at the front of the line and the expensive stuff is at the end.[/QUOTE] That makes a lot of sense, actually.
[QUOTE=mysteryman;23561046]just a quick tip to those going to the movies from someone who works there. If you want popcorn, don't tell us you want it "fresh" from the vat of popcorn instead of the pre-bagged. All it does is piss off the cashier, take longer, and hold up the line. 80% of the time, the popcorn in the vat is older then the pre-bagged. on with secrets.....hmm, remarkably, working at a theater that nickle and dimes you for everything, we have no "disgusting" secrets or any interesting ones.[/QUOTE] Sometimes I get into movies for free if I hold up my glasses and say "Alright, I found them!" It doesn't always work but it's worth a try. If you get caught they'll only turn you away. You have nothing to lose.
[QUOTE=Sector 7;23577185]Next time you're at a buffet: The cheap stuff is at the front of the line and the expensive stuff is at the end.[/QUOTE] But what if there is no line?
[QUOTE=Fuze;23542040]im scared of going to fast food areas or anywhere!:smith: [IMG]http://wiseeats.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/fastfoodtruth.jpg[/IMG] I lol'd so hard looking at this site. [url]http://thispiggy.com/2009/04/15/fast-food-reality/[/url][/QUOTE] Can't stop lolling at the second comment [quote]YO THAT CHICKEN CLUB LOOKS REDTARDERD[/quote]
In Walmart: If there is ever a "CODE BLUE", Get the fuck out of the store, but don't run, walk as if you were just leaving and hadn't bought anything. Code Blue means BOMB. Code Green is a hostage situation. Code Adam is a lost child.
[QUOTE=elitehakor;23579714]But what if there is no line?[/QUOTE] Then that means that there's a used diaper in all of the food.
This is mainly for smaller retailers, but if you find a clothing product that you want, and it is slightly damaged, but easily repaired (like a missing button), ask for a discount. Most of the time the manager of the store will gladly sell it to you for 15 to 25 % off instead of having it eventually go off into a clearance rack.
I work at Dunkin Doughnuts here in the U.S. The egg patties are always frozen, as well as all the sandwiches there. The doughnuts come in once a week, usually on Tuesday so always come in on Tuesday for a fresh doughnut! Also, the coffe that we serve usually sits for at least 1 hour. If you want fresh coffe, ask for the jug on the bottom. Lastly, the coolatas here are basically a few squirts of flavoring and ice mixed with sugar. Not good for you at all.
[QUOTE=DeathRocks;23582066]Lastly, the coolatas here are basically a few squirts of flavoring and ice mixed with sugar. Not good for you at all.[/QUOTE] Everyone knows the more unhealthy it is, the better it will taste! With a few exceptions.(excluding non-edible items)
Was the bridge comment and the radar comment serious? Facepunch, the #1 source of Scandinavian military secrets since 2010!
First, from the restaurant I worked at: french dressing is actually made mostly from the remains of ketchup bottles that have been sitting on the tables (unrefrigerated) for AT LEAST a day, plus a seasoning packet and a few other ingredients. Now, I work at Menards (it's a home improvement store, much like Lowes or Home Depot, for those of you outside the Midwest) and can safely say that the service desk cashiers, who do returns, know absolutely dick about the products. This means that they will take back anything, because they know no better. Go ahead and try it, buy something with lots of bits and pieces, take as much or as little from it as you need and return the remains, saying you decided you didn't need it; nothing, not even mangled packaging will send up any red flags. I once found an entire faucet repair kit with nothing left but a rubber gasket and a nut in it. Of course, this means that you need to double check stuff before you buy it, because there is about a 90% chance of that shit winding up back on the shelves.
I work in one of the major market research firms specializing in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods). So I see alot of upcomming products.. such as beer and gadgets for your work place. But I can tell you this much, half the accountants machines are left with weak/no encryption and most of them are either full-time remote, or part-time remote (They SOMETIMES work in the office). For the products, cant tell you.. nothing special anyways.
I work with me dad who is a breadman sometimes and when we go to our stores to rack the fresh bread it all goes behind the older bread. Probably common knowledge but that's all I got. Also you'd be surprised how many people grocery shop at 8 in the morning.
[QUOTE=sirbinks;23583407]french dressing is actually made mostly from the remains of ketchup bottles that have been sitting on the tables (unrefrigerated) for AT LEAST a day, plus a seasoning packet and a few other ingredients.[/QUOTE] Most ketchup stays good unrefrigerated.
[QUOTE=Sector 7;23584164]Most ketchup stays good unrefrigerated.[/QUOTE] Mostly, yes since there's a fair amount of vinegar/acid in there, plus whatever preservatives they add. But when was the last time you stored your open bottle of ketchup out in the open ? I'm not saying it has spoiled, it's just a tad unsavory, perhaps.
My sister used to work at Gilly Hicks/Abercrombie (same owners) but its every stores policy to not prevent you from shop lifting. If they see you shop lifting they are just told to say something like "can i get you a pair of pants to match that shirt?" but not act on it in any other way. So you could just say "what shirt" and walk away and nothing would happen.
my dad used to work at a jewish deli. he worked there for a total. of 1 day. why? the manager/owner guy told him "if the customer doesnt finish their sandwich, take the cold cuts and pickles, cut off the bite marks, and put them back in their respected containers (pickle jars, cold cut bags)" dont eat at jewish delis. ever. [B]EVER.[/B]
[QUOTE=Zoo;23558816]I think it is kind of stupid how people freak out about the purity of there food. I don't fucking care if my food was dropped on the ground, as long as it doesn't have dirt on it or some shit. "But that ground is littered with all kinds of germs!" Well that's what your fucking immune system is for! Seriously look at what animals eat. Vultures go nuts for a week old bloated dead deer that has flies all over it, and the flies love it too![/QUOTE] A bit late, but you do realized that vultures pretty much have bleach for stomach acid, right? Immune systems vary on species and on environment. Most people can eat food right off the ground; others are likely to get sick, usually because their immune system was weakened by years of under use (overuse of hand sanitizers, lysol, perfectly clean house, etc.). Granted, human immune systems are strong. But it is very possible to get sick from eating food off the ground; I've gotten sick from it before.
According to this thread: Never eat anywhere but your house, and even be afraid of that food.
I was a coach for a baseball camp. We paid a kid 3 subway cookies to vacuum the club room. We bitched about all the kids we didn't like. When one kid cut his head open after someone threw a bottle at him, one of the coaches helped him out while the rest of us sat inside and laughed.
[QUOTE=Tabfilms;23579909]In Walmart: If there is ever a "CODE BLUE", Get the fuck out of the store, but don't run, walk as if you were just leaving and hadn't bought anything. Code Blue means BOMB. Code Green is a hostage situation. Code Adam is a lost child.[/QUOTE] This reminds me about the thing I read ages ago on the internets in a thread like this on another forum, apparently a time check in ikea (in the form of "this is an IKEA time check the time is") is the code for a bomb.
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