Lou’s Supermarket Pet Peeves

Sometimes a trip to the supermarket at the Jersey Shore is like a ride on the Garden State Parkway. No matter how well you behave, someone else is bound to mess up your day.

It was no different when I made a quick trip to the supermarket in Point Pleasant this week. I stood on line behind someone who held up the line to try to get her expired coupons through. It's something new every time.

As I was standing there shaking my head, many of the worst habits of supermarket shoppers were racing through my mind, so today I present to you my top 3 supermarket pet peeves.

The Middle Parker. I know you can't decide which of the 79 brands of salad dressing has the least calories so you need to read each label. But while you're doing it, could you at least park your cart near the side and not angled in the middle of the aisle? Please?   Parkway equilalent- the guy looking for something on the passenger seat while driving

The Tail Gater. You can pretty much expect the cart in front you to make frequent stops. It's a supermarket! So, when I stop and you run into my heels, you're too close. Parkway equivalent- the tail gater.

The Exact Changer. It's adorable that you're trying to help the cashier. It really is. But if you can't find the change, you can't find it. Let's move on. Once you have the urge to go elbow deep in the purse or wrist deep in the pocket, you've gone too far. Parkway equivelant-the guy digging around for change at the exact change lane in the toll booth.

Now it's off my chest. I feel better. Happy shopping and happy driving!