# I'm heading over to the grocery store. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 4, 2001, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736 "2001-04-04T04:38:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/1 "2001-04-04T04:38:00Z")
Do you need me to pick anything up for you? ---
**Author:** ![Juniper200](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@Juniper200](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Juniper200)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/2 "2001-04-04T04:43:56Z")
I’m fresh out of razor blades and beef-flavored ramen in the styrofoam cup. “Smack” ramen, I think it’s called. Oh, and a sixpack of diet cherry 7-up. Thanks bunches! ---
**Author:** ![Palmyra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Palmyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palmyra)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/3 "2001-04-04T04:57:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Juniper200 \* > \*\*I’m fresh out of razor blades and beef-flavored ramen in the styrofoam cup. “Smack” ramen, I think it’s called. Oh, and a sixpack of diet cherry 7-up. Thanks bunches! \*\* damn if that’s not **exactly** what I need also… and some milk and Godiva ice cream if it’s not too much trouble. ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/4 "2001-04-04T09:07:59Z")
I could actually use some eggs. Please, get the brown-shelled, vegetarian-fed, free-range eggy-weggs. I’ll make ya breakfast if you do. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Chrome\_Toaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ebca7d/32.png) [@Chrome\_Toaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chrome_Toaster)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/5 "2001-04-04T10:08:40Z")
Hey, yeah. Here’s a 10-spot. Could you pick me up a six of that Dead Guy Ale? and a Kit-Kat. Thanks, **Snooooopy** ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/6 "2001-04-04T10:35:19Z")
Cheez-Wiz. And Cheeze Curls. What can I say? I’m in a cheezy mood. ---
**Author:** ![flodnak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/838e76/32.png) [@flodnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flodnak)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/7 "2001-04-04T10:43:45Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Juniper200 \* > \*\* “Smack” ramen, I think it’s called._\* I know people say those damn noodles are addictive, but I didn’t know the manufacturers had gotten so blatant about it… Anyway. Couldja pick up a quart of lowfat milk for the baby? The organic stuff if they’ve got it. And a pound of whatever fish is on special today, and a big tub of chocolate pudding from the deli. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/8 "2001-04-04T10:46:43Z")
Some brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tarts (without the frosting!) and a package of Earl Grey tea, please? ---
**Author:** ![Carina42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Carina42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carina42)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/9 "2001-04-04T11:14:04Z")
OOh…I could use a cream cheese danish for breakfast! Also some 60 watt lightbulbs, I keep forgetting. And one of those disposable cameras. Thanks! xo ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/10 "2001-04-04T11:58:28Z")
A box of Special K and skim milk would be great right about now. Gotta wash down that greasy hamburger I had last night, dont’cha know? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Soda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@Soda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soda)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/11 "2001-04-04T11:59:25Z")
Milk, half a gallon, 1%. Tampons, mini. Bagels, poppy seed. Bananas, but only if they’re perfectly ripe, yellow, no brown spots. Oh, and Doritos, Cool Ranch. I’ll pay you when you get back. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![tevya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@tevya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tevya)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/12 "2001-04-04T12:06:41Z")
I just got back from vacation so I have a big list! **Fresh Seafood:** 1 Salmon Fillet, 1 pound of shrimp, 1 pound of scallops \*\*Cheese:\*\*1 pound of Pecorino, 1 pound of Parmesan (in block form), 1 pound of Fontina, 1 large conatiner of 2% (lowfat) large curd cottage cheese **Other Dairy:** 1 pint of heavy cream, 1 quart of 2% milk, butter **Vegetables:** 1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 bag / container of mixed organic baby / spring greens, 1 bunch of spinach, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch green onions, 2 vine ripened tomatoes, 2 bulbs of garlic **Misc.:** A few boxes of Lean Pockets (any kind except the “Cheesburger” kind–shudder) **Alkeehaul** 1 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc (not too cheap, not too expensive), 1 bottle of Rosemont Shiraz That’s all I can think of for now altough I’m sure I’m forgetting something! ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/13 "2001-04-04T12:33:22Z")
Could you pick me up a winning lottery ticket while you’re there? ---
**Author:** ![GrizzRich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrizzRich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrizzRich)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/14 "2001-04-04T12:48:20Z")
Just checked my cupboard and I need… - A hand-crank style eggbeater. - 37… no, make that 40 large boxes of lime Jello. - Shower cap. - No-Doz - one tub of sour cream frosting - one whole coconut - two bottles of peach schnapps - half pound of gummi-worms. - balloons (round ONLY!) What can I cay? I’m throwing a party! Thanks bunches ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/15 "2001-04-04T20:16:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Soda \* > \*\*Milk, half a gallon, 1%. Tampons, mini. Bagels, poppy seed. Bananas, but only if they’re perfectly ripe, yellow, no brown spots. Oh, and Doritos, Cool Ranch. I’ll pay you when you get back. Thanks! \*\* I’m too macho to buy Tampons. How about some really absorbent paper towels instead? ---
**Author:** ![screech-owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@screech-owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/screech-owl)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/16 "2001-04-04T20:40:48Z")
Oh, you are such a love! [li] A jar of alfredo sauce (too tired to make my own tonight)[/li][li] A can of sweet peas (no salt)[/li][li] A box of penne pasta[/li][li] A box of angel hair pasta[/li](I can’t decide between the two) [li] A bottle of white wine would be nice (I am still not used to buying wine in the grocery store.)[/li][li] A head of Romaine lettuce[/li][li] A half pound of American cheese[/li][li] A pound of salad shrimp[/li][li] Half a dozen eggs (I’ll hard boil them here).[/li][li] A bottle of French dressing.[/li][li] A carrot cake, if they have one.[/li] [And you can stay for dinner, if you like!] If they don’t have any of the above, a quart of choclate milk would be very nice. BTW, you can use (former)Roommate’s tactic in buying Tampons: just put a bottle of Motrin on top of the box and a 2 lb. bag of M&Ms or a really big candy bar next to the box, and stand there with a really haggard look, tapping your foot. Many, many people will let you through the line ahead of them. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/17 "2001-04-04T21:03:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Snooooopy \* > I’m too macho to buy Tampons. How about some really absorbent paper towels instead? \*\* I suppose pantiliners are out of the question? I need 4 gallons of 2% milk, 1 gallon of skim, a carton of eggs (18 count), and if the bakery has any of the BIG cinnamon rolls, the children have been asking for those. If you run across M&Ms, I’d like them too, but I’d appreciate your putting them in a separate bag so the kids don’t get to them before I do. ---
**Author:** ![cher3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cher3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cher3)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-heading-over-to-the-grocery-store/60736/18 "2001-04-04T22:43:55Z")
1 package of baby wipes and a bottle of scotch. It’s been that kind of day.