Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Stories overheard in a North Portland store...Part 2

1. A mom and her 4-5 year old daughter, who was named Robbie, shopping the marked down Christmas sales.
Mom: “Hey Robbie, remember when you wanted to find dad the perfect gift? I think I found it, come here.”
Robbie walks over and proclaims, “Fu** yeah!”
Mom: “Robbie, remember what your dad and I ask for Christmas? We asked for you to stop using that language.”
Robbie: “Christmas is over.”
The two continue shopping.
Robbie: “I want Taco Bell.”
Mom: “You know Taco Bell gives me the sh*ts.”
The two continue to look around.
Mom: “I think I found you the perfect gift. Better than that sh** your dad bought you.”

 
2. A very large woman walks up the counter and is looking to return an item.
Woman: “I need to return this bra.”
Cashier (who is female): “What bra?”
The lady pulls down the front of her shirt.
Cashier: “The bra you’re wearing? Sorry, but we don’t sell bras.”
Woman: “I need to return this. My stupid idiot of a man bought this for me and it makes me look fat.”
Cashier: “I’m sorry but we can’t return items that we don’t sell.”
Woman: “Get me the manager.”
The manager (who is male) comes over to help.
Manager: “How can I help you?”
Woman: “I need to return this bra right here.” She unbuttons part of her shirt, which looks to fluster the manager.
Manager: “We don’t sell bras, and so there would be no way for us to return it.”
Woman: “Look! My dumbass of a man bough me this and it doesn’t fit me right. It pushes everything out making me look fat. Now I need to return it.”
Manager: “Can you call and ask your husband where he bought it?”
Woman: “Sh**, he ain’t my husband. He don’t shop nowhere else.”
The lady calls and puts the phone on speaker. The guys on the other end answers.
Woman: “They ain’t letting me return this stupid ass bra. Where you buy it?”
Guy: “At the mall.”
Woman: “Where in the mall?”
Guy: “At the lingerie store.”
Woman: “You know my big ass t*tt*es ain’t fitting in no Victoria Secret.”
Guy: “I didn’t get it at Victoria Secret.”
Woman: “Where did you get it then?”
Guy: “At the big lady store.”
Woman: “Bit**, where did you get the fu**ing money to be shopping at the mall? Sh**!” She hangs up the phone. She returns talking the store employees, “Can I return this or what?”
Manager: “We don’t sell bras, and so there would be no way for us to return it.”
Woman: “Mutha fu**ing Walmart returns things that weren’t bought there.”
Manager: “Sorry ma’am.”
Woman: “I’m calling corporate on y’all’s asses.” She storms out of the store mumbling loudly, but undecipherable.


Stories overheard in a North Portland store...Part 1

1. A man is shopping with his 3-4 year old daughter:
Daughter: “I know where the slippers are. Do you want me to show you?”
Dad: “You do?”
Daughter: “Me and Mommy came her yesterday to buy some.”


2. A guy, with his wife/girlfriend, talking on a cellphone to his drug supplier (I could only hear one side of the conversation):
“Is Ricky there?”
“Put him on right quick.”
“Hey do you have that weed I need?”
“How much can I get right now?”
“Do you have that other sh** cut.”
“Me and “T” are at the store right now, but we’ll be there right quick.”

3. A guy comes in to use the bathroom (the bathrooms are key coded):
Guy: “Can I use the bathroom?”
Employee: “Are you a customer?”
Guy: “No!”
Employee: “The…”
Guy: “If it was dark out I wouldn’t be in here asking if you know what I mean.”
The employee showed him back to the restroom area.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Tres Shannon of Voodoo Doughnut Joins Chris Allred’s Lemon Cake Initiative

Tres Shannon, co-founder and owner of Voodoo Doughnut, is by all definitions his own person. Everything he does is because he wants to do it, which honestly is something that all of dream about (maybe even talk about), but never have what it takes to make it happen. Tres is a person that others should envy (Note: don’t envy anyone…be happy with who you are and what you have).

I met with Tres a couple of times, and the 2nd time was to get him on camera eating my lemon cake. Was I nervous having the doughnut king eat my lemon cake? Not at all, because I know that they’ll stand up to any scrutiny.

The truth is he ate all of what I brought, which is and will always be the biggest of all compliments. Thank you sir!!!

Tres really is fantastic, but don’t try to use social media or pretty much anything internet related to reach out to him because he is purposely old school and doesn’t use all of that. Why…because he’s Tres Shannon and he actually does what he wants because he can.

See who else is supporting the lemon cake initiative:
http://chrisallreddesign.com/sponsorship
 
Tres Shannon of Voodoo Doughnut Joins Chris Allred’s Lemon Cake InitiativeTres Shannon, co-founder and owner of Voodoo Doughnut, is by all definitions his own person. Everything he does is because he wants to do it, which honestly is something that all of dream about (maybe even talk about), but never have what it takes to make it happen. Tres is a person that others should envy (Note: don’t envy anyone…be happy with who you are and what you have). I met with Tres a couple of times, and the 2nd time was to get him on camera eating my lemon cake. Was I nervous having the doughnut king eat my lemon cake? Not at all, because I know that they’ll stand up to any scrutiny. The truth is he ate all of what I brought, which is and will always be the biggest of all compliments. Thank you sir!!!Tres really is fantastic, but don’t try to use social media or pretty much anything internet related to reach out to him because he is purposely old school and doesn’t use all of that. Why…because he’s Tres Shannon and he actually does what he wants because he can. See who else is supporting the lemon cake initiative:http://chrisallreddesign.com/sponsorship

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Jason “Jay” Mewes Joins Chris Allred’s Lemon Cake Initiative

I swear that Jay doesn’t change, except for the facial hair and being…well…older. Not old, but older than when Jay and Silent Bob found their way into everyone’s homes.

Jason Me
wes is as real as they come. Before I got him on camera he came out to meet us while zipping up his pants (just came out of the restroom). I was told that he makes working on the set interesting, like his ability to fart during filming (I tried to get him to do it during our filming but he said he doesn’t do it on cue…oh well).

All around great guy, and I can say that because he’s not a huge sweets fan and doesn’t really like lemon (true or not?); nevertheless he straight up endorsed my lemon cake as if it was the best thing ever. Now that’s an actor!!!!

Check out Jason Mewes as Jay as you’re waiting for the release of “Deet N Bax Save the World”.

See who else is supporting the lemon cake initiative:

http://chrisallreddesign.com/sponsorship
 
Photo: Jason “Jay” Mewes Joins Chris Allred’s Lemon Cake InitiativeI swear that Jay doesn’t change, except for the facial hair and being…well…older. Not old, but older than when Jay and Silent Bob found their way into everyone’s homes.Jason Mewes is as real as they come. Before I got him on camera he came out to meet us while zipping up his pants (just came out of the restroom). I was told that he makes working on the set interesting, like his ability to fart during filming (I tried to get him to do it during our filming but he said he doesn’t do it on cue…oh well). All around great guy, and I can say that because he’s not a huge sweets fan and doesn’t really like lemon (true or not?); nevertheless he straight up endorsed my lemon cake as if it was the best thing ever. Now that’s an actor!!!!Check out Jason Mewes as Jay as you’re waiting for the release of “Deet N Bax Save the World”.See who else is supporting the lemon cake initiative:http://chrisallreddesign.com/sponsorship

Monday, December 8, 2014

Weston Coppola Cage Joins Chris Allred’s Lemon Cake Initiative

Weston Coppola Cage is far more than “just the son” of actor Nicolas Cage. Wes is an accomplished musician and actor, who can stand on his own two feet perfectly fine.

Honestly, the man is intense…his presence is powerful and he commands
the room. However, he is also very nice and easy to talk to (granted you have to get past being timid if you’re that sort of person because his intense nature will intimidate you).

It was an honor meeting and talking with Wes and Danielle, his wife, during and after my Lemon Cake Initiative. They are great people, and I know that we will be seeing a lot more from Mr. Cage (the son, not the old man). So stay tuned…
 
Photo: Weston Coppola Cage is far more than “just the son” of actor Nicolas Cage. Wes is an accomplished musician and actor, who can stand on his own two feet perfectly fine. Honestly, the man is intense…his presence is powerful and he commands the room. However, he is also very nice and easy to talk to (granted you have to get past being timid if you’re that sort of person because his intense nature will intimidate you). It was an honor meeting and talking with Wes and Danielle, his wife, during and after my Lemon Cake Initiative. They are great people, and I know that we will be seeing a lot more from Mr. Cage (the son, not the old man). So stay tuned…