Set That Kid Straight

The kid standing in front of me looked confused. I felt compelled to intervene.

“Even though he’s a dick, he is right.” I said “You don’t want this record.  What Cure Records do you have?”

“Well, my girlfriend taped Staring At the Sea for me.” he said.

I rolled my eyes and came around the counter. Holy fuck, this kid is clueless!

“Follow me young one. You need a lesson in what’s a classic. The Top sucks major dick! And I’m a Cure fan!” I said.

“Well, tell me what is then.” He said.

I walked over to The Cure section and pulled out three of their best and gave him my critique.

“Seventeen seconds, Faith, Pornography. These are the Cure records you need in your collection. Maybe you can teach your girlfriend something .” I said.

“Ok. She probably could use a lesson in taste.” He said.

He had kind of a strange wit. I could tell he wasn’t buying what his girlfriend tells him. I bet she was some dumb 708 er who acted like she knew all there was about the scene.

“I bet you think I’m a total cunt. Name’s Violet. Super bitch record store clerk.” I said.

“David.” he said as I shook my hand. “Young Jedi New waver who wants to know more about the force.”

“Star Wars fan? Rad. Maybe you’re not such a dork after all.” I said.

“Is that a complement.?” He asked.

“It’s a complement from a record clerk who’s always on the rag.”

“Well, I wasn’t planning on getting all three, but since you’ve been so helpful, I feel obliged to do so.” He said.

“Come on up.” I said.

I was ringing him up and noticed an old cassette of Ziggy Stardust on the side of the counter. I decided to toss that into his bag. I figured he was bright enough to get it. After all, Bowie started EVERYTHING. Plus, that tape has been sitting there for awhile and no one will miss it.

“I slipped in a bonus for today. Check it out, you’ll dig it.” I said.

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