Welcome to another edition of “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays,” where we go up and down the aisles of ridiculous and unbelievable happenings from our favourite supermarkets. You’ll definitely get the flyer specials from these stories!
Late Night Snacking is Bad For You
In true “Florida Man” fashion, Christopher Morgan decided to turn a closed Walgreens into his personal snack paradise. After entering the store just before closing time and hiding in the restroom for nearly five hours, Morgan emerged to indulge in a smorgasbord of junk food.
Security footage showed him enjoying Tostitos spinach dip, chips, various chocolates, Dr. Pepper, and even Newport cigarettes. When the police arrived, they found him still munching away, making no effort to leave. Morgan was arrested for burglary, petit theft, resisting an officer, and battery on a law enforcement officer after spitting on an officer. (yuk)
Trader Joe Can’t Trade in South Korea
Eating stolen junk food for 5 hours will definitely land you in trouble with the law and your stomach, but travellers to South Korea are having a hard time digesting a law that prohibits them from bringing in Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
Despite its popularity, the seasoning contains poppy seeds, which are banned in South Korea due to their potential opiate contamination. Incheon airport has ramped up its efforts to confiscate the seasoning, with signs warning travellers and customs agents actively searching for the contraband. Laws are different from country to country and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Be cautious if you’re transporting bagel seasoning.
Target is the Target
Perhaps the most ridiculous and weirdest story of them all, Target becoming a target for the Sacramento Police. In Sacramento, a Target store found itself under scrutiny not for the thefts it suffered, but for how often it reported them.
The City Attorney’s Office considered citing the store as a public nuisance due to the high volume of retail theft calls. This unusual situation prompted law enforcement and city officials to meet with Target to implement new security measures, including alarms, cameras, and better lighting. The store’s actions were probably an attempt to call attention to the ongoing struggle to combat retail theft – essentially a protest by Target because they think the justice system is failing them. Sometimes I feel that way too.
