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Tales of a [gainfully employed!] hipster, her delusions of grandeur, and failed attempts to be funny. |
Tonight on my way home from work I stopped and bought Doug Benson tickets. Back in January I had seen Brian Posehn at a sister venue and when I went to purchase tickets the awesome guy behind the counter pulled up my email address and pointed out that they had sent me free tickets. So tonight I walked up to the box office & there were two girls my age who knew who Doug Benson was and one old lady. The old lady was helping me out. I asked, “Can you check to see if you sent me a promotional email for the Doug Benson show this Sunday? I think it’s at the Louie Anderson theater.”
Old Lady: [after a long, long delay of looking things up on a computer] I don’t see any. You know he’s not here until the 26th?
Me: Well, the show’s on Sunday the 29th. That’s this weekend. It’s at the Louie Anderson theater, yeah, but I’m not going to see Louie Anderson. I want to see Doug Benson.
Old Lady: Oh.
Me: So… can I buy two tickets to see Doug Benson on Sunday?
Old Lady: Now, you know we didn’t send you an email for free tickets?
Me: [irritated] Oh, yes. I wanted to check before I purchased tickets. I want to see this show either way.
Old Lady: You know that if we send you an email after you buy tickets these are non-refundable.
Me: Sure. I understand.
Old Lady: We can’t undo the sale.
Me: I got it.
Old Lady: We can’t buy the tickets back if you receive a promotional email when you get home.
Me: Absolutely! Is there something you would like me to sign acknowledging that I understand this is a final sale?
Old Lady: I just want to be sure you understand.
Me: Yes, thank you. I appreciate that. I would still like to purchase two tickets to see Doug Benson this Sunday, May 29th.
Old Lady: That will be $24.
Me: For two?
Old Lady: Yes.
Me: Great
[ten minutes of fumbling with her computer]
Me: You’re sure you have me down for TWO tickets?
Old Lady: Oh, you want two?
Me: …Yes please
Five minutes later she hands me two tickets, a stub, and a paper receipt.
Old Lady: Please check these to make sure they’re correct.
Me: Yes.
Old Lady: Whatever you do, don’t lose these.
