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02-15-02, 01:21 AM
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Check out this website!
Hey, anyone who loves video games or have worked in retail, check this guy out. The website is full of stories from Gord, who owns a video game store and has to deal with idiotic customers. I've been addicted to his rants and bits of intellect for the last couple days now. It's frickin' hilarious. Reminds me of a dorkier Randall from Clerks had he graduated from college. Gord is where it's at.
Acts of Gord
Acts of Gord
02-15-02, 05:43 AM
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Damn you man, I started reading, and I ended up reading the whole site... it's now almost 3am!!! 
Very funny stuff, hehe. Next time I'm in Surry, BC, I'll be sure to check his store out 
Not that I plan on being in Canada any time soon.
Brian
Very funny stuff, hehe. Next time I'm in Surry, BC, I'll be sure to check his store out Not that I plan on being in Canada any time soon.Brian
02-15-02, 11:02 AM
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Originally posted by Trout
That was way too funny, but yet it was also scary that people that stupid exist in this world.
That was way too funny, but yet it was also scary that people that stupid exist in this world.
02-15-02, 11:08 AM
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True, but keep in mind that this takes place in Canada. They don't really count.
True, but keep in mind that this takes place in Canada. They don't really count.
02-15-02, 12:33 PM
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You should also try www.customerssuck.com
02-15-02, 12:58 PM
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I worked at a Mom and Pop video game shop for years, so I can relate to and corroborate pretty much everything that "Gord" says. 
02-15-02, 02:10 PM
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If there is one thing I hate the most- it's got to be arrogant hobby shop owners. This guy seems to be one of the worst. He obviously treats his customers like **** and I hope his ass is run out of business. There is a difference between idiotic customers and uninformed customers. This guy obviously doesn't know ther difference and he mocks the uninformed right to their face.
Who is this guy anyways? Who has the time to write content for a site like this? Who would design a site to look like something from D&D? Who response to all customer inquiries with nothing but rude and unconstructive sarcasm?......
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This guy:
Who is this guy anyways? Who has the time to write content for a site like this? Who would design a site to look like something from D&D? Who response to all customer inquiries with nothing but rude and unconstructive sarcasm?......
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This guy:
02-15-02, 02:29 PM
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Been shopping for video games in Burnaby lately, mmconhea?
Although I do think Gord has the benefit of a good scriptwriter, otherwise he is surely the Oscar Wilde of the video game eporium set.
Although I do think Gord has the benefit of a good scriptwriter, otherwise he is surely the Oscar Wilde of the video game eporium set.
02-15-02, 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by mmconhea
If there is one thing I hate the most- it's got to be arrogant hobby shop owners. This guy seems to be one of the worst. He obviously treats his customers like **** and I hope his ass is run out of business. There is a difference between idiotic customers and uninformed customers. This guy obviously doesn't know ther difference and he mocks the uninformed right to their face.
Who is this guy anyways? Who has the time to write content for a site like this? Who would design a site to look like something from D&D? Who response to all customer inquiries with nothing but rude and unconstructive sarcasm?......
If there is one thing I hate the most- it's got to be arrogant hobby shop owners. This guy seems to be one of the worst. He obviously treats his customers like **** and I hope his ass is run out of business. There is a difference between idiotic customers and uninformed customers. This guy obviously doesn't know ther difference and he mocks the uninformed right to their face.
Who is this guy anyways? Who has the time to write content for a site like this? Who would design a site to look like something from D&D? Who response to all customer inquiries with nothing but rude and unconstructive sarcasm?......
02-15-02, 03:09 PM
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I liked this one:
Oh, how the lower intellects believe they know more than the Gord. In the store there is a rather large projection TV, and these enlightened individuals warn the Gord about how he is going to be cast down into the depths of hell for playing games on it.
Normally a quick "well, it was a problem back when TV's were new and all we had to play was Pong" or "only if you own an RCA, which are half the price for a reason" will bring an end to the issue.
But once this particularly annoying person wouldn't shut up about the forthcoming damnation the Gord was to experience.
"Oh god! Nooooooo!" screamed the Gord as he grabbed the fire extinguisher and hopped the counter. He then books it to the back and unplugs the TV from the power bar, then dives behind a couch and waits for a second to see if there was an explosion.
"Well, that was close! I've been running that TV for 3 years without a problem. Had you not walked in and warned me about the dangers of projection screen TV's, I surely would have been killed in the explosion that was about to occur."
*dramatic pause*
"I'm only acting retarded, what's your excuse?" queried the Gord.
The young advice columnist left.
Oh, how the lower intellects believe they know more than the Gord. In the store there is a rather large projection TV, and these enlightened individuals warn the Gord about how he is going to be cast down into the depths of hell for playing games on it.
Normally a quick "well, it was a problem back when TV's were new and all we had to play was Pong" or "only if you own an RCA, which are half the price for a reason" will bring an end to the issue.
But once this particularly annoying person wouldn't shut up about the forthcoming damnation the Gord was to experience.
"Oh god! Nooooooo!" screamed the Gord as he grabbed the fire extinguisher and hopped the counter. He then books it to the back and unplugs the TV from the power bar, then dives behind a couch and waits for a second to see if there was an explosion.
"Well, that was close! I've been running that TV for 3 years without a problem. Had you not walked in and warned me about the dangers of projection screen TV's, I surely would have been killed in the explosion that was about to occur."
*dramatic pause*
"I'm only acting retarded, what's your excuse?" queried the Gord.
The young advice columnist left.
... funny stuff.
02-15-02, 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by mmconhea
If there is one thing I hate the most- it's got to be arrogant hobby shop owners. This guy seems to be one of the worst. He obviously treats his customers like **** and I hope his ass is run out of business. There is a difference between idiotic customers and uninformed customers. This guy obviously doesn't know ther difference and he mocks the uninformed right to their face.
Who is this guy anyways? Who has the time to write content for a site like this? Who would design a site to look like something from D&D? Who response to all customer inquiries with nothing but rude and unconstructive sarcasm
If there is one thing I hate the most- it's got to be arrogant hobby shop owners. This guy seems to be one of the worst. He obviously treats his customers like **** and I hope his ass is run out of business. There is a difference between idiotic customers and uninformed customers. This guy obviously doesn't know ther difference and he mocks the uninformed right to their face.
Who is this guy anyways? Who has the time to write content for a site like this? Who would design a site to look like something from D&D? Who response to all customer inquiries with nothing but rude and unconstructive sarcasm
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Fabulous stuff. If he actually says even half that stuff, I want to shake his hand. I especially love the beat-downs on smart mouth kids.
He seems like he's pretty good with customers that aren't trying to steal or otherwise abuse his business.
I pictured him looking like the comic shop guy but now I think he looks more like McBain.
He seems like he's pretty good with customers that aren't trying to steal or otherwise abuse his business.
I pictured him looking like the comic shop guy but now I think he looks more like McBain.
02-15-02, 06:46 PM
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I wonder how much of what he says is actually true to life and how much is embellished.
I wonder how much of what he says is actually true to life and how much is embellished.
the stupidity is 100% true. work retail and support. I think i'll build my own website
02-17-02, 08:44 PM
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I'm up to the chapter of Villainy...here's my favorite quotes so far...
"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I subscribe to the theory of intellectual osmosis. As such, I must now cease our conversation and move away from you before my intelligence begins to drop. Good day."
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And the winner of the tournament won the controllers that were opened for the tournament (worth $80), and $20 in cash. Second place was a can of coke and an autographed picture of Gord. Third place was $20.
The Gord likes to remind people that second place is just the first loser.
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"I'm only acting retarded, what's your excuse?" queried the Gord.
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"So, your answer is that you think I am retarded? I'm sorry. One of us has to go. Care to guess who?"
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"What used PC games have you got?"
"A few. How fast is your machine?"
"It's a 386-25."
<blink blink>
"I'm afraid I don't have anything that will run on that machine."
"I can run anything on it."
"No, no you can't."
"You see, I'm really good at computers. I hacked the chip, and unlocked the secret instructions that actually made my machine as fast as a Pentium 133!"
"Oh really?"
"Yep. So I can play anything. I play Half Life all the time,"
"If you say so."
"But don't tell anyone. I don't want to get sued over cracking the chip."
"I'm pretty sure that won't be a problem."
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"Which of these two games is better?"
"Is syphilis better than AIDS?"
"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I subscribe to the theory of intellectual osmosis. As such, I must now cease our conversation and move away from you before my intelligence begins to drop. Good day."
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And the winner of the tournament won the controllers that were opened for the tournament (worth $80), and $20 in cash. Second place was a can of coke and an autographed picture of Gord. Third place was $20.
The Gord likes to remind people that second place is just the first loser.
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"I'm only acting retarded, what's your excuse?" queried the Gord.
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"So, your answer is that you think I am retarded? I'm sorry. One of us has to go. Care to guess who?"
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"What used PC games have you got?"
"A few. How fast is your machine?"
"It's a 386-25."
<blink blink>
"I'm afraid I don't have anything that will run on that machine."
"I can run anything on it."
"No, no you can't."
"You see, I'm really good at computers. I hacked the chip, and unlocked the secret instructions that actually made my machine as fast as a Pentium 133!"
"Oh really?"
"Yep. So I can play anything. I play Half Life all the time,"
"If you say so."
"But don't tell anyone. I don't want to get sued over cracking the chip."
"I'm pretty sure that won't be a problem."
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"Which of these two games is better?"
"Is syphilis better than AIDS?"
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Just wanted to say thanks for that site - I'm almost done reading all the way through...this was a great quote though:
"Hey, I do impressions. Here's my impression of me hanging up on someone who drinks too much."
02-18-02, 05:27 AM
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My favorite:
There eventually came a point when the store had a large stack of used N64s looking for homes. And the door was held open in the spring so that all could enjoy the warming air as we dared to venture outside of electronic entertainment shrines.
Anyway, the Nintendo 64 proves be a very effective doorstop when pushed into the frame.
As it was assumed, this was sacrilegious and offensive to some people, such as blind zealots and those who fought epic battles and lost many friends trying to get an N64 at launch.
So a speech bubble was added:
"This is all I am good for."
Well, technically that didn't actually solve any problems. The same people who were mad before were still mad, but everyone else laughed.
Anyway, the Nintendo 64 proves be a very effective doorstop when pushed into the frame.
As it was assumed, this was sacrilegious and offensive to some people, such as blind zealots and those who fought epic battles and lost many friends trying to get an N64 at launch.
So a speech bubble was added:
"This is all I am good for."
Well, technically that didn't actually solve any problems. The same people who were mad before were still mad, but everyone else laughed.