On 20 Mar 2022, Shaun Buzza said the following...

Up here, any store that sells age-restricted products will have a sign that says "We I.D. under 25".

The City of Hamilton has "mystery shoppers" accompanied by a bylaw officer that will go to various businesses and try to get them to mess up.

In a previous life I worked at a variety store that sold lotto & tobacco. I had this kid come in and casually order a pack of cigarettes, so I asked for ID. They said they left it in their car and would be right back & left, I'm thinking in the back of my head "yeah, nice try kid..."

About 30 seconds later a by-law officer came in and congratulated me for passing that mystery shop, had I failed I would have received a fine and so would the business itself.


Jay

... Remember, if you smoke after sex you're doing it too fast

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The City of Hamilton has "mystery shoppers" accompanied by a bylaw
officer that will go to various businesses and try to get them to mess
up.

No surprise there. Big Brother is always trying to trip up the little guy...

About 30 seconds later a by-law officer came in and congratulated me for passing that mystery shop, had I failed I would have received a fine and so would the business itself.

I wasn't aware that individuals could be fined as well. Then again, I'm not a cashier, and never have been. And suddenly glad for that! (^_^)

But, as I've stated before, I definitely cannot pass for 18 anymore. One
look at my forehead is all it takes to ruin *that* illusion! This, plus familiarity with the employees and/or employer, means I don't get carded, at least in my town. And, really, anywhere else in the past couple of decades...

McDoob
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Jay Harris wrote to Shaun Buzza <=-

... Remember, if you smoke after sex you're doing it too fast

Reminds me of the scene from "Austin Powers":

Alotta Fagina: "Do you smoke after sex?"

Austin Powers: "I don't know, I've never checked!"

-- Sean

... I never finish anything as I have a black belt in partial arts.
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