Have you ever had to find a store clerk to unlock a cabinet so you could purchase an item?
Maybe electronics, a medication, alcohol, a firearm? I get it.
Even things like baby formula and hair care products are often locked up due to concerns over retail crime. But PICKLEBALLS!
I recently went to Canadian Tire to purchase some balls for outdoor play. Next to a display of tennis balls and rackets was a locked plexiglass case with pickleballs. Really?
For a moment I felt like a criminal trying to get a hit of cocaine. Not a salesperson in sight, I went to the service desk. After a five minute wait, (Sorry, sir. It appears Larry is on break), a young man appeared, a set of keys dangling in his right hand. He unlocked the case, handed me plastic cylinder of yellow balls and then accompanied me to the cash. Did he think my red and white striped tee-shirt made me look like a criminal? Did my running shoes make him think I might make a break for it?
I realize that pickleball is very popular these days but what's next under lockdown? Microwave popcorn? Triple A batteries? Kraft dinner?
I do like Kraft dinner.
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