It’s time for another edition of bizarro world:
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| As I opened my car door in the grocery store parking lot, I immediately put my foot back inside the car to avoid stepping in this. At first, I thought it was deer scat. Upon closer examination, I believed it to be chocolate covered nut mix. It seems to be too much to be an accidental spill? |
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| My daughter opened up a new canister of raisins and this is what was on top. Furry, moldy raisins. I took this picture and another of the package with the expiration date of November 2023 and emailed Sun Maid. It took a week to hear back and I received a lawyerly response, basically blaming the store for improper storage. The representative asked if I wanted a complimentary coupon. Well, yes, considering raisins are like $7 a package! |
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| I received a coupon for one free Sun Maid product and these ridiculous coupons. Raisin pizza, anyone?? |
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| Every Christmas, we host a party for all our kids' cousins. It's a big deal and no one ever wants to miss it. My husband wanted to get a 'special dessert' and this is what he came home with. I'm not sure what is sadder: that he paid $40 for this or that this is the best a bakery can do these days? |
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| My sister-in-law sent me this photo from a basketball game that is still making me laugh. They had floor seats and her son-in-law kept waving, trying to get the attention of his favorite player, who shares the same name as him. What I love is the look on that kid's face, who is clearly wondering why a grown ass man is behaving this way. |
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Ending this with some cuteness. This is my granddaughter's favorite Christmas present: a rainbow poop emoji called, 'Silly Poopy.' It's a hide-and-seek toy that sings the most ridiculous song accompanied by bathroom noises as clues. Even though my family says I'm the one with the potty humor, it was my husband's find on Amazon. The utter joy on her face the first time we played the game was priceless.Happy New Year! I hope this year is not poopy for you! |
Omgosh. First and foremost, your granddaughter is so stinking adorable. Second, I need to get that for my granddaughter! She will love this. She has whoopie cushions everywhere for that perfect moment... And, she sent me, a book called Farts, A Spotters Guide and every page has different sound effects of the different farts. I died. That was for my birthday. She's 5. - Okay, that box of raisins would've been the last one I ever opened. So Gross. But, you did get your money back so there's that. - Omgosh, on that pic your sis-in-law sent with that kid in the background? I send my sister pics of photo bombers all the time! They're hilarious! - I wouldn't have stepped on those little balls either, poop or candy it's stickin' to the bottom of your shoe. Lol. - And.. Your cousin cake. Total rip off and they should give you all but 12 bucks (or whatever a cake costs) of that $40 back. Remember when people gave a spit about their jobs? - On the bright side, I have a feeling your granddaughter makes everything okay.. Precious. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you. She is indeed the cutest gal and her imagination is so charming. She carries around a beanie baby koala bear (that was my daughter’s) called Mel and tells me that he says, “Oh Berries!” when he’s mad. We have no idea where she came up with it, but it’s hilarious when you hear the tone of voice she uses when she says it. My husband and I now say, “Oh Berries!” all the time. It sounds like our granddaughters would have a blast together. Aren’t photo bombers hilarious? Even when they don’t know they’re doing it! That cake was an epic fail. I think there was a book of Cake Fails a few years ago. Have a great day!
DeleteEeew... furry, moldy raisins. CS is seriously lacking with a lot of companies, but at least you did finally get a reply and replacement.
ReplyDeleteCousin Party! LOL. Well, no one would forget where they were anyway.
Your granddaughter is adorable!! Even though mine are older, I think they'd actually all laugh playing with 'Silly Poopy'! haha
~Mary
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I'm signed into my blog/Google but still can only comment on certain blogs as 'Anonymous'?? I used to be able to comment here as 'CrystalChick' but can't find the problem. You know me and technology! grrr. It does look like from my phone I can choose other options, but I usually read/comment on blogs on my laptop. Until I figure it out, or fairies show up in my system to fix it, I'll just leave my name so you know it's me. Of course this is only until I disappear again. ;)
Aren’t the raisins disgusting? I find it disturbing that Sun Maid didn’t ask me where I purchased them or identifying package info because in my mind, they should be recalled! But nope, make the consumer be the one to speak up. SMH.
DeleteSilly Poop is fun for all ages! Lol! I think the Anonymous thing has to do with your settings. I noticed that if I go in my privacy settings and refuse third party cookies (or similar jargon), I can’t get my blogger profile to work.
OMG, that first photo indeed looks like deer poo! LOL!
ReplyDeleteAnd YUCK about those moldy raisins! Glad they finally responded and gave you a complimentary coupon. You're right, the cost of food has gotten so high, every penny matters. I've noticed lately even at Trader Joe's, the quality of their prepackaged produce (lettuce, broccoli, carrots, etc.) has gone downhill. I purchased a bag of spinach several weeks ago and when I opened it, I saw that half the bag was soaking wet and moldy. I'm now purchasing my produce at Mom's Organic Market because it's all out in the open and fresh. They get two shipments a day, so it's much fresher than what I've been getting at TJ's.
Is that a photo of pizza with rasins on it? Ewwwwwwwwwwww!
"What I love is the look on that kid's face, who is clearly wondering why a grown ass man is behaving this way."
That cracked. me. up.! Great photo capture too!
And can I just tell you. Your granddaughter is BEYOND cute! What an adorable face! They should get her into doing some print work modeling. She'd be very successful!
I wish they had Silly Poopy when I was a kid. HILARIOUS!
Thanks for sharing, my friend. Enjoyed!
Happy 2023 New Year to you and your family!
Cheers and X
I am shocked over and over again at the grocery store. A small amount of groceries now costs me $70, when it used to be $30. It’s crazy! I haven’t been to TJ since last Spring. Can you believe that? It’s just too far of a drive to make it worth it for me. Especially now that gas is back up to $3.49🙄
DeleteAww, thanks! We think that little gal is adorable. We can’t get enough of her. I’m always happy to play a game of Silly Poopy with her. I caught myself singing it in the shower last night🤣🤣🤣
Always fun to see you! XO
Your granddaughter is beautiful! Her face is so joyful, and what's not to love about Silly Poopy? 😂
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I'll ever eat chocolate chips again after this. It's okay, I could stand to drop a few pounds, and chocolate chips are my weakness. But because I can't tell the difference between poop and chocolate, perhaps I should avoid it for a while.
That is one sad cake. It should've read "Cousin Party?" 🤣
She is quite a gal and we can’t get enough of her, poopy and all. I’ve switched to 92% chocolate bars. Healthier and comes in rectangles/squares, so nothing resembling poop. That cake was definitely sad. I could have done better than that, and I’m no artist.
DeleteI'm glad that they at least sent you a coupon for more raisins.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you when I got that freebie coupon! Though since I paid for the moldy ones, it was really just a replacement.
DeleteI wonder what your husband will be receiving as a birthday or Christmas gift after giving his granddaughter Silly Poopy? And those raisins are gross. And if anyone has problem with pineapple pizza, serve them raisin pizza :)
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine serving raisin pizza or raisin salsa at a party? It’s not even like raisins are that healthy.
DeleteNasty deer, all the time pooping in grocery store parking lots!
ReplyDeleteI'll pass on the raisin pizza, but I'm all about the oatmeal-raisin cookies.
And, um. . . a poop toy, complete with bathroom noises! (*face-palm*)
Amazing how deer poop everywhere, like the world is their toilet🤓🤣. I do like oatmeal raisin cookies too, but it’s not like you can’t find that recipe a million other places🙄
DeleteA hide and seek poop emoji just seems wrong to me.
ReplyDeleteThe song is sings is surprisingly catchy.
DeleteADORABLE picture of your Granddaughter. You can tell she is just full of spirit. YUCK on the raisins. The quality of food seems to be going down just as quickly as the prices are going up. It's a bit concerning. LOVE the photo bomber. Such a look on his face. I hope you enjoyed the holidays and have a very Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteShe is indeed full of spirit. I’ve noticed food quality going down, just like you. I rarely buy potatoes anymore, but needed some for thanksgiving and Xmas and it was hard to find a bag of ones that weren’t soft or having the ‘eyes.’ What’s up with that? Happy 2023 to you!
DeleteYour granddaughter is the cutest thing ever! Even if she loves a poopy toy, she's a DOLL!
ReplyDeleteI often find some sort of weird poop on our property and I hit the google machine trying to figure out what it is. Funny how there are so many poop identifying websites these days....
Raisin pizza? NO THANKS.
The cousin party warmed my heart; what sweet memories for all those kids. That Cousin Cake? Not the best I've seen....I mean, If I COULD MAKE that, then the bakery is in dire trouble.
Laughing so hard at your sisters son (or SIL?) fan-girling at the basketball game.
Aww, thanks, we sure do enjoy her (along with her older brother and younger sister). Lol, I’ve used the same websites for poop. One time, I saw scat on our roof (could see from that bathroom window) and the website said it was from a raccoon. So interesting AND weird. The cousin party is a hoot and has been an annual event since at least the late ‘90’s. It’s so nice that everyone still loves coming and now bring spouses or girlfriends/boyfriends.
DeleteI think I would go for raisins on my pizza before pinelpple slices, but still want sausage and mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteHi Joe! I love pineapple pizza but I don’t eat sausage.
DeleteYour granddaughter is a sweetie, Bijoux, and thanks for you comm ents on my family Christmas post . You were definitely right to complain about the raisins, although those coupons were odd and hope one was for the actual product you bought before. Why would someone waste good chocolate is a mystery? Still not good to step into it.
ReplyDeleteThe pile of chocolate surprised me, too. It looked like someone rolled down their window and dumped an entire bag. Yes, I could have rolled an ankle on it!
DeleteYes, the party cake looks a bit feeble, but what exactly did you have in mind? Did your husband clearly specify what he wanted? At any rate, $40 is absurdly expensive for such an unexciting cake.
ReplyDeleteSurprising that the raisins were mouldy. I've never ever had any mouldy ones and I eat raisins a lot. What on earth did the company mean by "improper storage"?
I have no idea what my husband asked for. Usually, the cakes are colorfully decorated with not much white space. Between the lack of decor and the writing, it just seemed sad. Maybe it was a 15 year old with not much experience. All stores are really having trouble finding workers. I’ve never come across mold on raisins before.
DeleteHappy New Year, Bijoux! I am turd-ally going to rock 2023!!
ReplyDeleteIt really isn't a complimentary coupon. It's a fricken replacement for their nasty raisins you purchased on good faith that they'd be consumable when you opened them. They should have sent 2 coupons. One for the replacement product and one for the hassle of dealing with said nasty product to compensate for your time dealing with the matter. I've all but given up on good customer service these days. And what the heck is up with that cake? Did they have a toddler write on it? Geez Louise!
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter is a real cutie! Glad she seems to be inheriting your potty humor LOL
Exactly! It was NOT a freebie, since I’d already bought raisins that had to be thrown out. And it was absurd that the email asked if I wanted a ‘complimentary coupon’ instead of insisting they were going to make it right. Plus, the ridiculous ‘free recipes.’
DeleteThe cake overall was just sad looking. It almost looked like a joke, because why add the exclamation point? I think my husband was embarrassed to bring it home.🤣
Your granddaughter is just adorable! What a cutie! I can't believe you got stuck with those horrible raisins and what's up with that cake?!? "Cousin Party"? It sounds like the baker is just learning English.
ReplyDeleteAt times like this it's best to look over photos of your granddaughter while enjoying a slice of raisin pizza!
Take care!
Thanks, Rob. She’s such a little character and always makes me laugh. I’m guessing they are now hiring pre-teens to decorate cakes, as no one else wants the job.
DeleteImproper storage? Sounds like Sun Maid is trying to pass the buck to me (no deer poop pun intended there). I didn't think it was even possible to store raisins incorrectly. They don't have to be refrigerated or anything!
ReplyDeleteI hope that cake tasted a lot better than it looks. Especially for that price!
It was absurd that Sun Maid didn’t take responsibility, but that’s lawyer speak for them not putting guilt in writing so I can’t go back and sue them for accidentally consuming moldy raisins and getting sick. Maybe I should ask people on Reddit to check their raisins and coordinate a class action suit.
DeleteThat's ridiculous about the raisins! Did they refund your money or just give you a coupon? If those chocolate covered nuts were an accidental spill I feel for the people who did it! They are expensive! Your little granddaughter is cute and that poop toy is something my Levi would love! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNo refund, just a coupon. I agree that the chocolates were likely expensive, but it didn’t look accidental to me. Very strange. Maybe Levi might like Silly Poop for his next birthday.
DeleteLoving this post. The theme is a delight and your rendering of the concept is fun. Except for raisin pizza. What the heck is that all about? The toy I understand, but why ruin a pizza? Sacrilege...
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad you enjoyed my sense of humor. I’m with you; raisins on a pizza is disturbing, as well as in salsa!
DeleteI agree with Ally Bean about the raisin pizza. Are they trying to market raisins to the college crowd? Nice try. I must share the rainbow poop toy with my sister. She would love that. Bakeries really need to hire professional cake decorators. It's far too often I see cakes like that. I may have complained. Hope the cousins didn't mind.
ReplyDeleteNot able to sign in. Sigh, so please know that this is Betsy!! :P
Lol, marketing raisins to the college crowd! But would that be a cheaper topping than pepperoni? Unsure! Silly Poop is a crowd pleaser. LMK if it’s a hit with others. The 20 year old cousin crowd didn’t seem to notice. Or maybe they thought it was a DIY cake.
DeleteI knew it was you. I discovered that if I don’t accept 3rd party cookies, I can’t sign in either. Not that I know what a 3rd party cookie is. Probably has raisins in it! Or poop.
Third party cookie probably has raisins in it or poop! LOL!!!! But also, huh about cookies. I'm not even getting a pop-up asking me to accept cookies. Why is Blogspot not offering me any cookies?! I demand cookies! Where. Are. My. Cookies?!
DeleteWe'll see if yelling helps fix the problem. I'll keep you posted. On that, and the poop toy. ;)
It’s a settings thing, not a pop up. I found out when my iPad updated and I was prompted to answer a few privacy options. All of a sudden, I couldn’t comment on my own blog or many others. I went back and accepted the cookie options and it all worked again.
DeleteOddly, your name appears in your second comment.
I noticed that about the second comment too! And now this third. I did nothing different. Total head scratcher. We did get a new hard drive for this computer back in November. I wonder if that's when the problems started. Hard to remember now. Well, if I find any settings to click...
DeleteI hope something works, but I’ll just let you know in your comments when I post, which is usually about twice per month.
DeleteSounds like a deal. :)
DeleteWhat the what? I remembering reading your blog last week but I don't see my comment. Not sure what is going on but I didn't forget about you, Bijoux. I even remember making a horrible poop pun. I will never remember that. Bummer. Happy belated New Year, Bijoux.
ReplyDeleteI found your comment. I don’t know why it didn’t publish the first time, but thanks for coming back.
DeleteYour granddaughter is beautiful and very cute. And she looks really so smart. I think this kind of issue happens in groceries alot (i mean moldy raisin issue). Am i wrong? Generally they give freebie coupon but i dont think it is fair.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Usually, prepackaged food does not have many issues here, so I was surprised by the bad raisins.
DeleteYour grandaughter is adorable. Those raisins are gross. And that cake, oh dear!
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