After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store. Like most men, I found shopping boring and just wanted to get in and get out. My wife, on the other hand, like most women, loves to browse.
Yesterday, my wife received a letter from the store manager:
Dear Mrs. Harris,
Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and, regrettably, have been forced to ban both of you from shopping here.
Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and documented by our video surveillance cameras:
June 15 – Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly placed them in other customers’ carts when they weren’t looking.
July 2 – Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
July 7 – Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women’s restroom.
July 19 – Approached an employee and said in an official tone, “Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away.” This caused the employee to leave her station, get reprimanded by her supervisor, trigger a union grievance, and cost management time and money. (For the record, we do not have a Code 3.)
August 4 – Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.
August 14 – Moved a “Caution – Wet Floor” sign to a carpeted area.
August 15 – Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers they could join if they brought pillows and blankets from the bedding department; twenty children complied.
August 23 – When a clerk asked if he could help him, he began crying and yelled, “Why can’t you people just leave me alone?” EMTs were called.
September 4 – Looked directly into a security camera and used it as a mirror while picking his nose.
September 10 – While handling guns in the hunting department, asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
October 3 – Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the “Mission Impossible” theme.
October 6 – In the auto department, practiced his “Madonna Look” using various sizes of funnels.
October 18 – Hid in a clothing rack and, when people browsed through, shouted, “PICK ME! PICK ME!”
October 22 – Upon hearing a store announcement, assumed a fetal position and screamed, “OH NO! IT’S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!”
Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where the fitting room was.
October 23 – Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited a while, then yelled loudly, “Hey! There’s no toilet paper in here!” One of the clerks passed out.
Sincerely,
The Store Manager
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“Most people don’t believe it when I say that I’m a 24 year old electrician who’s made over $200,000 this year.”
“If you’re willing to show up, stay disciplined and put in the hours, the trades will completely change your life.”
BASED!!
We need to encourage more young people to get into trades.
No college debt and indoctrination while learning a skill that actually MATTERS!
The students surprised their teacher with a touching tribute to her son who passed away. She’s still grieving, and their gesture brought her to tears. I don’t know how they stayed composed — I started crying the moment they began. Truly beautiful. 🕊️💔
🎓 Hulk Hogan and the Power of Education: What Educators Can Learn from the Wrestling Icon
When you think of Hulk Hogan, the first images that probably come to mind are his bandana, 24-inch pythons, and his iconic catchphrase: “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” But believe it or not, the world of professional wrestling and the world of education have more in common than you'd expect—and Hulk Hogan offers some surprisingly powerful lessons for today’s teachers, students, and educational leaders.
1. Showmanship Matters: Engage Your Audience
Hulk Hogan didn’t become a household name just because of his athletic ability. He became a legend because he knew how to connect with an audience. Educators, too, must learn the art of engagement. A passionate teacher who makes content exciting is like a wrestler who electrifies a crowd—students stay tuned in, motivated, and inspired.
Great educators, like great entertainers, know how to make their message memorable.
2. Resilience and Grit: The Comeback Kid
How many times did Hulk Hogan get knocked down, only to “Hulk up,” point his finger, and turn the tide? Education is filled with setbacks—disengaged students, tough testing cycles, and funding issues. But just like Hogan, teachers keep getting back up. True educators tap into that same grit to keep pushing forward for their students, year after year.
3. A Strong Persona: Be the Role Model
Hogan’s larger-than-life personality stood for something: strength, courage, loyalty. Whether he was in the ring or on a cereal box, he projected a clear message. Educators also need a consistent presence—students thrive when they know their teachers stand for fairness, high expectations, and integrity.
4. Community and Culture: Building the “Hulkamaniacs”
Hogan didn’t just perform; he built a community. “Hulkamaniacs” felt like they belonged to something. Educators can do the same by fostering a classroom and school culture where every student feels seen, valued, and part of a team. That’s how lasting change happens.
5. Never Underestimate Your Influence
Whether you grew up watching him or not, Hogan shaped pop culture and inspired generations. Teachers do that every day—often without realizing it. Years from now, students may remember that one project, that one compliment, or that one moment you stood up for them. Just like Hulk Hogan left a legacy in wrestling, educators leave a legacy in minds and hearts.
Final Bell: Education Needs Heroes Too
Sure, Hulk Hogan may have body-slammed giants and sold out arenas—but every day, educators battle apathy, ignite curiosity, and change lives. In their own way, they’re the true champions of our time.
So whatcha gonna do when education runs wild on YOU?
Mike Rowe: “We’ve been telling kids for 15 years to learn to code.”
“Well, AI is coming for the coders.”
“It’s not coming for the welders, the plumbers, the steamfitters, the pipefitters, the HVAC, or the electricians.”
“In Aspen, I sat and listened to Larry Fink say we need 500,000 electricians in the next couple of years—not hyperbole.”
“The BlueForge Alliance, who oversees our maritime industrial base—that’s 15,000 individual companies who are collectively charged with building and delivering nuclear-powered subs to the Navy … calls and says, we’re having a hell of a time finding tradespeople. Can you help?”
“I said, I don’t know, man … how many do you need? He says, 140,000.”
“These are our submarines. Things go hypersonic, a little sideways with China, Taiwan, our aircraft carriers are no longer the point of the spear. They’re vulnerable.”
“Our submarines matter, and these guys have a pinch point because they can’t find welders and electricians to get them built.”
“The automotive industry needs 80,000 collision repair and technicians.”
“Energy, I don’t even know what the number is, I hear 300,000, I hear 500,000.”
“There is a clear and present freakout going on right now. I’ve heard from six governors in the last six months. I’ve heard from the heads of major companies.”
@mikeroweworks