Clerks asking for charitable donations...

[Rhythmdvl]

From a thread we had over the summer: OK, I give up: What is with corporations asking us to give $1 at the register?

@sassyfras

Everytime, without fail, I am subjected to the cashier at the CVS, or Safeway, or other stores, asking me “Would you like to donate ONE DOLLAR [you cheapskate!] to [say] deaf & dumb orphans?”

@Rhythmdvl

That’s why I tend to answer them with something along the lines of “No thanks, a deaf & dumb orphan shot my Paw.” I’ll sometimes sneer when I say it, sometimes glare, sometimes look off wistfully/meaningfully.

There’ve been some priceless moments over time, especially when a cashier (or someone in line) gets it. I think the best was when a clerk looked at me aghast and asked in a whisper “was it in … Reno?!”