Our Wegman's proofs EVERYONE when they buy wine, or any booze.

[markw]

Can't say I can blame them, what with out litigious society, but that doesn't mean I can't have a little fun with 'em.

I bought some wine (their $6 Chianti is surprisingly good for the price) and the kid asks me for my ID.

Now, some of you that have been fortunate enough to gaze upon my marvelous countenance and physique and know that I'm in superb shape* for someone born right after The Bomb was dropped (Some have said I AM da Bomb ), there's no way I could be mistaken for someone who hasn't had 21 birthdays, unless I was born on February 29th.

While I'm fumbling for my drivers license, I say, slowly, "Frank, if I'm under twenty one and look like this, wouldn't you say I deserved to be able to drink all I wanted?"

I thought he was gonna die he was laughing so hard.

* If you buy this, call me. I've got a bridge to sell ya.

 

[Adam]

Ahhh, Wegman's. I remember going to a huge one of those back in the 90's when my brother lived about a block from one. They sure did have quite a selection. My brother loved that place - which is saying something, because he usually couldn't care less about a grocery store, but he just couldn't say enough about it.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

He obviously thought you were suffering from Progeria.

 

[Rickster71]

My wife gets sinus headaches (that's her excuse most Saturday nights....I digress)
So whenever she goes to buy Advil cold & sinus, she has to sign a paper and they make a copy of her driver's license.
Seems like the only place an I.D. is frowned upon is to vote.

 

[MDS]

Have you noticed the signs that say 'we I.D. if you look younger than X'? Well, the 'X' has been steadily increasing around here. I remember it being 25, then 30, and now the electronic register at Walgreens asked the cashier 'Is the customer under 40?'

A new cashier that was just learning the register looked at me when I was buying beer and she had to answer that question on the register to total up the order. I just said 'No' and she didn't question it (she looked to be my age or more).

One woman at another convenience store always rings it up and then says something like 'Are you 21?'. Dumb question...the only way the answer to that question could be yes is if you were exactly 21. I said 'No' and she looked at me dumbfounded as if she just made a huge mistake ringing up beer for me. I let her off the hook by saying 'I was 21, 25 years ago.'

I rarely ever get carded, but I don't really mind when I do. It's no big deal, really. But it is kind of comical. Maybe I look younger than I really am, but when you're losing your hair and starting to show a few gray hairs here and there (not to mention all the other signs of aging such as the skin on your hands) it's kind of ridiculous to even think you could be under 21.

 

[markw]

New Jersey is a weird state.

They enforce the ID laws as they see fit and to establishments they want to.

Like I said initially, it's a good CYA move that keeps them from having anyone claim profiling and, likewise, prevent some young kid who looks older being served. They sometimes send the latter to stores to catch store owners who are "lax" in checking ID's.

I first encountered this when my Brother in Law and I went to The Stone Pony in Asbury Park to see The New (now Old) Riders of The Purple Sage a few years ago. We were surprised, and almost flattered, until she explained why they do this to everyone.

Most places have never asked , though. Common sense does exist in some places. Nowadays, most automatically ask me if I want a senior discount.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Your ID looks legit to me.