I’m very much with Raf on this. WTF? As if the child seats weren’t strange enough, I find it very weird that they clearly expect such large purchases that necessitate the use of shopping carts. o-o
Just don’t let her handle anything. There are strict “no handling alcohol if you’re under drinking age” rules in the liquor stores here.
And it makes sense that you’d have carts with child seats. If you’ve come by car, you probably have no other way to contain a child while you’re inside, (and they really don’t want you using a stroller). And no, it doesn’t make sense to disallow children, or people who can’t carry a 5 kilo basket (and that’s only 10 beers… if you’re having a party you’re probably getting more than that), or, as wrong as it sounds at first blush, people who drive cars to not shop. It’s not just that they don’t want people with crappy jobs, single parents or people with disabilities to spend money with them. It’s that taking measures that would prevent those people from shopping at the store could land them in legal hot water.
Could be worse. Sometimes parents will leave small children sitting / standing outside the store. That scene in the beginning of “Jay & Silent Bob Stroke Back”? 100% based on New Jersey fact. Raf can confirm – see also the “that’s an old man!” incident. 😉
It’s more a niche market for cats with no seats, but I’ve seen them. And it varies by state…I’ve seen NO admittance under 21 stores. That was Arkansas, I think. To my mind that means less temptation, or it may have been company policy since it was in a college town.
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Kaunisenkeli
I’m very much with Raf on this. WTF? As if the child seats weren’t strange enough, I find it very weird that they clearly expect such large purchases that necessitate the use of shopping carts. o-o
JW
I can totally believe some parents need all the liquor that can fit in a shopping cart to deal with their children 😛
Roborat
I have filled shopping carts with booze many times. See how much room a few 24s of beer and 4 packs of coolers take up.
SurlyQueen
Fwiw, they’re the miniature sized shopping carts, so not as big as the ones at a grocery store.
But, if you’re buying more than a couple six packs of something (for a party or something) having a cart is handy!
Christine
Just don’t let her handle anything. There are strict “no handling alcohol if you’re under drinking age” rules in the liquor stores here.
And it makes sense that you’d have carts with child seats. If you’ve come by car, you probably have no other way to contain a child while you’re inside, (and they really don’t want you using a stroller). And no, it doesn’t make sense to disallow children, or people who can’t carry a 5 kilo basket (and that’s only 10 beers… if you’re having a party you’re probably getting more than that), or, as wrong as it sounds at first blush, people who drive cars to not shop. It’s not just that they don’t want people with crappy jobs, single parents or people with disabilities to spend money with them. It’s that taking measures that would prevent those people from shopping at the store could land them in legal hot water.
Gadget
Could be worse. Sometimes parents will leave small children sitting / standing outside the store. That scene in the beginning of “Jay & Silent Bob Stroke Back”? 100% based on New Jersey fact. Raf can confirm – see also the “that’s an old man!” incident. 😉
Gadget
*STRIKE* back. “Jay & Silent Bob STRIKE Back”. >_<
Fallconsmate
It’s more a niche market for cats with no seats, but I’ve seen them. And it varies by state…I’ve seen NO admittance under 21 stores. That was Arkansas, I think. To my mind that means less temptation, or it may have been company policy since it was in a college town.
SurlyQueen
Yeh, the first time I noticed the child seats, I was surprised because I just assumed no one under 21 would be allowed.
Hielario
Hey now, you have to start teaching them early to recognize the good stuff!
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