Midway TacticsThree competing store owners rented adjoining shops in a mall. Observers waited for mayhem to ensue. The retailer on the right put up hu...
Early ShopperIt was Christmas and the judge was in a benevolent mood as he questioned the prisoner. "What are you charged with?" he asked. &...
Three WhistlesI promised my girlfriend a gold necklace for her birthday, but when the jeweler quoted a price for one we liked, I let out a long, low w...
How Much Is It?It was winter, and Mrs. Hermann wanted to do a lot of shopping, so she waited until it was Saturday, when her husband was free, and she...
I Am Acting Like a LadyOne day when women's dresses were on sale at the FarEast Department Store, a dignified middle-aged man decided to get his w...
CD PlayerWhile shopping for my first CD player, I was able to decipher most of the technicalese on the promotional signs. One designation had me puzzl...
CreativeApplying for my first job, I realized I had to be creative in listing my few qualifications. Asked about additional schooling and training, I ...
How Did You Ever Get HereOne winter morning, an employee explained why he had shown up for work 45 minutes late. "It was so slippery out that for...
Imitate BirdsA man tried to get a job in a stage show. "What can you do?" asked the producer. "Imitate birds," the man said. "...
Sleeping PillsBob was having trouble getting to sleep at night. He went to see his doctor, who prescribed some extra-strong sleeping pills. Sunday nig...