I Just Got Carded at Wal-Mart
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I will never see 60 again, and I had to show ID to buy cold medicine at Walmart. What a sad state of affairs.
I am 44 and was carded at a bar in Vegas a couple of weeks back. I mean, really? I have a beard and look like Grizzly fricken Adams. Then the chick (who looked almost prepubescent) spends the next 3 minutes scrutinizing my Canadian driving license while complaining how difficult it is to read. I wasn't sure it was difficult for her to read because of the size of the type either. I did ask her whether there was anything she wanted me to translate from Canadian for her. All I got was a steely eyed glare.
The check out man at Target asked my birth date for buying wine (we don't usually
by wine at Target but this was pretty good). Then he took one look at me and
entered some arbitrary acceptable age and told me not to worry about it. So at least
this guy was processing information and reacting accordingly. He'll pick up a better
job soon, and the replacement won't be as sharp. So it goes.
by wine at Target but this was pretty good). Then he took one look at me and
entered some arbitrary acceptable age and told me not to worry about it. So at least
this guy was processing information and reacting accordingly. He'll pick up a better
job soon, and the replacement won't be as sharp. So it goes.
I get carded at Yankee Stadium at the beer counter. Feels good for a 61 year-old to be asked. They're just covering their asses although it'd be nice if they said I looked good for my age. Oh well.
Several years ago (ok, almost 20, but who's counting :wink: ) I was working as a blackjack dealer in a small casino. One evening the table I was at was dead so I was standing there bored, watching the action at the other tables when I noticed a young looking Asian lady sitting at the very end of another table. I looked, and I thought, and looked some more, and then called the pit boss over.
Me: "Has anyone carded that lady on Table One?"
Boss (looking her over): "Oh I'm sure she's....oh....hmmmm....maybe I better double check."
Turns out she was 54! After the pit boss finally convinced her we were serious and really weren't sure about her age, the lady tipped me $20 for the compliment :D
Me: "Has anyone carded that lady on Table One?"
Boss (looking her over): "Oh I'm sure she's....oh....hmmmm....maybe I better double check."
Turns out she was 54! After the pit boss finally convinced her we were serious and really weren't sure about her age, the lady tipped me $20 for the compliment :D
For the alcohol part: in Alaska EVERYONE gets carded for the simple reason that on one's second DUI , one would get issued a no alcohol sales restricted licence/identification. Even though I live in SC now it's habit for me to present ID when buying alcohol.
For the glue, cold medicine, gas additive, Drano etc, perhaps the reasoning is to make sure you're old enough to huff glue properly or cook meth.....
For the glue, cold medicine, gas additive, Drano etc, perhaps the reasoning is to make sure you're old enough to huff glue properly or cook meth.....
I can see both sides of the issue. On one hand, it's absolutely ridiculous and would be laughable if it wasn't so annoying. On the other, having managed a wine shop for 3 years, it's a big deal if someone gets lazy and doesn't card a cop's undercover plant.
Once, I carded John Randle (former Minnesota Viking quarterback killer) just to be sure I was seeing who I thought I was seeing. hehe That's right, Mr. Randle. You may be a giant and famous and made more money than I'll ever see, but if you want that wine, you have to give your ID.
Once, I carded John Randle (former Minnesota Viking quarterback killer) just to be sure I was seeing who I thought I was seeing. hehe That's right, Mr. Randle. You may be a giant and famous and made more money than I'll ever see, but if you want that wine, you have to give your ID.
Forever, AFAIK. Some say it's a good thing, others beg to differ. It also makes it prohibitively expensive for one to operate a motor vehicle ( mandatory SR22 insurance or ignition interlock on your vehicle ).
About a year ago (i was 27 and I had my 4year old with me) I got carded at wal mart to buy an R rated movie
When my wife picks up pipe cleaners at WalMart, she gets carded. They don't card for the decoration type......seriously, so what makes them card for the real ones.
I got carded at our local grocery store last week buying..........wooden matches. It seems in Maryland, you have to be 18 to buy matches. I'm 52.....
I got carded for Fable the video game when I was 25. Dress shirt, tie, and slacks with my 13 year old nephew.
Im 30 now and still get carded for tobacco regularly and R rated movies. I do look younger than 30 but 18? Really people, im just short. lol
Im 30 now and still get carded for tobacco regularly and R rated movies. I do look younger than 30 but 18? Really people, im just short. lol
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