Foodie Stamps
Here’s an example of shit I see almost everyday. I was in Whole Foods on E. Burnside buying Lactaid for my 1 1/2 year old daughter who was sick with a cold (trying to reduce her mucus while still letting her enjoy her Bah-Bah). In front of me in line was an early 20’s hip kid with his lady. I had noticed them earlier because they were dressed pretty stylish and the dude had a pair of Vans that I’ve wanted but I’m too cheap to shell out for. There seemed to be a problem during their checkout and then the bagger/cashier asked if he would swipe his EBT card again. That’s when I looked down to see what they were buying…a $5+ loaf of artisan bread, some Gruyere cheese, organic (or whatever) Toilet Paper and something else. I really can’t begin to describe the overwhelming sense of heat that rushed through my body from head to toe. If you’re broke (i.e. on food stamps) don’t buy $80 shoes, or a $5 loaf of bread, or cheese that costs $15/pound. Just one other example was at the Whole Foods in the Pearl when I saw a dude with a big plate of the $8.99/pound hot-case food. His total was over $11. He whipped out his EBT. The bagger/cashier said no-can-do. “Why?” Because it’s prepared food you fucking lazy, freeloading, twat.
Only in Portland.
