aargghhhhhh! just got home from the supermarket [RANT]

[IcyPeas]

in the los angeles area. At a large Ralphs (Kroger) supermarket. EVERYBODY... 99.99% of people were wearing masks.

But this one jerk. not only was he not wearing a mask -- he was YAPPING AWAY ON HIS PHONE spreading his germs all over the place.

WHAT PART OF THIS DO PEOPLE NOT UNDERSTAND?

I would've yelled at him but I didn't because I would've looked like a damn madwoman. So I came here to vent.

thank you.

RANT OVER

[mr_lebowski]

1. Damn it ... I'm busted ...

Personally I think you should've drawn a line in the sand ...

[mercuryblues]

4. LOL

[cwydro]

6. Lol.

Well played.

[mr_lebowski]

11. You just don't get 'em hung over the plate like that for you every day ...

No mask, at Ralphs, in the LA Area?

That one was a gimme

[cwydro]

13. Oh hell to the yeah!

[rufus dog]

15. Dude, I don't get it

Off to the bowling alley for me. Maybe after rolling a few frames I’ll get it.

[mr_lebowski]

19. Rufus, you're out of your element ... (nt)

[rufus dog]

22. Nobody F's with the Rufus Dog

I said it man

[mr_lebowski]

24. Jesus ... (nt)

[2naSalit]

31. How could you resist?

[IcyPeas]

23. LOL I needed a laugh

spitting out my white russian LOL

[Gidney N Cloyd]

39. You weren't on the bag phone with the nihilists, were you?

[42bambi]

2. That was a good rant. You are always welcome to rant on DU. :hi:

[gibraltar72]

3. I'd give it a 9.

[Mike Nelson]

5. Yikes!

... I'm also in the Los Angeles area... the two Ralph's near me have someone at the door... you don't get in, unless you are wearing a mask!

[leftieNanner]

7. A Fine Rant

Yesterday, I made my rare trip to the local grocery store (not a chain) where, like your experience, 99% of the people were masked and respectful. As I closed in on the check out section which is clearly marked with tape on the floor, two unmasked women squealed to see each other, hugged, and proceeded to have a long and lively conversation - taking up nearly the entire section where we line up to check out. I finally had enough and asked them to MOVE! We have very few cases in my county in Southern Oregon, so maybe people don't think it's a problem. I'm 67 and being very cautious.

Ditto your remark: WHAT PART OF THIS DO PEOPLE NOT UNDERSTAND?

[R B Garr]

8. Oh! I hear you. Yesterday I was stuck behind some guy in a long single file

line to exit the store because they set up all those barriers that you can’t get around. So he’s engrossed in his phone, looking down, starting and stopping walking, just oblivious that the line forming behind him had to start and stop with him just so he could check his phone. Get in your car and check your phone, dammit.

[LiberalLoner]

9. How well stocked was it? Here in NoVa we can't find a whole roaster chicken,

There is barely any chicken at all and it’s being rationed. Frozen vegetables are rationed to two packages per customer.

There is enough food, overall, but it’s very difficult to get exactly what you want.

But, everyone there was wearing a mask, so that was good.

[randr]

10. You need a make my day law

Someone threatens your life you can take them out as we have seen over and over

[Cha]

12. I hear you! I went to

shop Sunday at my natural food store in another town.. and I saw a friend going in the store without a mask, as I was outside packing up my groceries outside.

I got mad.. she said "hi".. and I'm sure she could tell by my abrupt attitude. Didn't have time to say anything else as I had to catch a bus.

Everybody in the store had on Masks!

Wearing a mask shows you're conscientious and you care about not infecting other people. And, it's a reminder that there's a silent deadly invisible CV out there.

[progressoid]

14. I'm lucky if I see half of the people in a store with masks on.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

16. My wife came across a woman who was picking up every package of hamburger meat at Walmart.

"I think you missed touching that one," she commented. Needless to say, she got a snarky look from the woman.

[mr_lebowski]

25. Your wife sounds awesome (nt)

[Smackdown2019]

38. Today in Walmart

Saw a young woman touch some fuzzy toys ... I was like.... good lord...

[catbyte]

40. ...

to your wife.

[Rorey]

17. I'm seeing more people without masks, sadly

The day that Governor Polis said we were going to go from "Stay At Home" to "Safer At Home", people seemed to start easing up on following the guidelines. They can't even wait until the new phase actually takes place.

[cwydro]

18. I thought Garcetti made it policy to wear masks there?

Red county here in NC, and most are wearing masks.

Neighboring county has a mask rule.

[SoCalNative]

20. Exactly why I have given up on actual outings to the store

and just order grocery delivery.

[liberalmuse]

21. You're lucky.

I went to the store yesterday (finally able to get oats!) and I was wondering if the virus was over and I hadn't gotten the memo. Only a couple people including myself were wearing masks, and most people were not really social distancing.

[Warpy]

26. He was doing nothing illegal.

You might not have liked it, but it was not actionable.

In addition, you don't know if he had a light case and has recovered or if he was clueless about the whole thing.

Some people will be out there unmasked. A few of them might spread the virus. You don't have to like it but that's just how it is. Protect yourself as best you can and go with the statistics on this thing.

You do get to describe his ancestry, anatomy, proclivities, IQ deficiency, and ultimate destination. It was just unwise to do that to his face because he was breaking no laws and you know nothing about his status, including if he's been tested recently and has been negative in a job that requires testing.

[pertello]

28. Possible misdemeanor in my state.

2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 53a-63. Reckless endangerment in the first degree: Class A misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the first degree when, with extreme indifference to human life, he recklessly engages in conduct which creates a risk of serious physical injury to another person.

(b) Reckless endangerment in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.

[Warpy]

32. With some of the conditions I cited, that would be tough to prove.

and I sincerely doubt the cops would bother.

All states have reckless endangerment statutes but they're generally restricted to "Bubba, hold my beer and watch this" situations that endanger more than the speaker.

[kimbutgar]

27. I'm surprised he got in. Here in SF it is now mandatory to wear a mask inside any supermarkets

Or any store that is open with social distancing like Target. I wear my gloves also.

[not fooled]

29. Consider yourself fortunate

Went shopping in CA & AZ on the same day earlier this week, so was able to compare:

--in CA: everyone wearing masks, observing social distancing.

--in SW AZ, deep red maggot central: ~1/3 wearing masks. Except for the mask wearers, business as usual. Most store employees not wearing masks. Went to a restaurant to pick up an order--none of the employees was wearing a mask. Last time I'm going there.


I'm going to make a point of shopping in CA from now on.

[niyad]

30. Huggggggg. I am sorry that you experienced this jerk.

Pre-covid, when encountering such bad behaviour, I would pull out my phone as though it had just rung, and said something like "oh, hi. . So sorry I can't talk right now. Some idiot is yelling into his phone" just loud enough.

Can't run into them with your cart, not supposed to be close enough to accidentally spill your coffee on them. . . What IS a body to do??

[Talitha]

33. Damn that was a good rant, it even made ME feel better!!

Vent away - we're here for you.

[Tiger8]

34. "I bet you're a Limbaugh guy, aren't you?"

That was my planned response to one jerk in Trader Joe's who argued/yelled with their employee who told him it was a state law to have a mask.

Just pissed me off....

[AllaN01Bear]

35. this ,,, from a prior post

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181350423

[caraher]

36. My personal favorite...

There was a guy in produce at our local store, with a mask, but it wasn't covering his mouth and nose, it was just dangling around his neck. He was taking his sweet time, too, as he looked over the offerings.

I figured he promised someone to "wear a mask" and this was his was of technically saying he did...

[question everything]

37. Someone should have called police

It is illegal in CA to be outside without a mask. I think.

[calimary]

41. Not to generalize too much, but

The thoughtlessness and sense of entitlement in the behavior that one individual suggests he could be a trumper. AND I also wouldn't be surprised to learn that he's "pro-life."

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

42. No shortage of idiots or people who don't follow rules.

You'll go nuts if you invest too much into them
We can't control the actions/inactions of others so do what you do and stay away from people like that