FMAT: Samoa Mugging

[Clark Kent]

Samoa Mugging
By scubamatt - Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:54:01 GMT
Originally Posted at: FMATalk
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I get out of my Jeep and start walking across the parking lot, distracted by the list of things my wife told me to buy. I've got my mind on other things, and so I don't see them until it's too late - they have already seen me and started spreading out across my path.

I'm suddenly conscious of how out of shape I am, and the fact that I have my wallet out in the open, clearly visible in my left hand. I slow down, looking for a way around the situation, but its way too late. I walked right into it, just like last time. They all have smiles on thier faces, as they form a half circle around me.

I compose myself as I come to a stop. Control, discipline, courtesy. Maybe I can talk my way through them, but I already know how this is going to end.

"Good morning, sir," one says politely, openly eyeing my wallet. "Would you like to make a donation to me and my friends?"

"Samoas," I think to myself. "It's always the Samoas."

I sigh and hold up my hands.

"How much?"

"Three dollars and fifty cents," the little girl says, firmly.

I pay up, and they give me my box of Girl Scout cookies.

I go inside the grocery store muttering to myself.

I am so weak. No discipline.

But I love Samoas. Especially with a glass of milk...


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[exile]

I know. How can you reject a little kid????

It's really insidious, you know?? :lol:

 

[arnisador]

Heh, we were "assaulted" today too, to the tune of four boxes (one of which is already half-gone).

 

[exile]

Heh, we were "assaulted" today too, to the tune of four boxes (one of which is already half-gone).

Only half?? Around here, the full order would be half-gone... :uhohh: