Money, Books and Work: Eat the rich

Eat the rich

By DimeShapedBruise - 24/09/2013 06:14 - United States - Beaverton

Today, some asshat chewed me out over a 10 cent late fine he was charged on his library card. When I tried to explain the fine to him, he started mimicking me. Finally, as he chucked a dime at my head before storming out, I saw the glint of a Rolex watch from beneath his power suit. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/04/2012 16:17 - Canada

Today, a guy in a fancy car tailed me for twenty minutes, just so he could take a picture of my license plate and tell me there's a $300 fine for flicking cigarette ashes out your window. FML

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Tuesday 24 September 2013 16:09

The rich keep getting richer, one dime at a tine.

Jeffo193 13

Tuesday 24 September 2013 16:09

What a twat.

Comments

nurchok 15

Tuesday 24 September 2013 17:40

What a douche, I had to deal with some assholes like that, don't take him seriously OP, you know you're better than that.

Omniprism 14

Tuesday 24 September 2013 18:02

Well the rich didn't get rich by spending their money.

lb0812 18

Tuesday 24 September 2013 18:06

You sure it was a Rolex and not just any random watch? Unless you have superhuman vision, I'd imagine a tiny brand inscription was hardly visible via "a glint." Sorry to be picky but it just seemed like maybe that detail was embellished for dramatic effect. (I swear I'm super fun at parties :D ) Anyway, I do empathize with your mistreatment, regardless of his real or perceived net worth.

J352SAURUS 30

Sunday 25 June 2017 0:28

It's just an expression to make the FML sound better. It sounds better to say a glint instead of simply "a Rolex". OP is not identifying a watch based on a glint.

BrimfullOfAsher 20

Tuesday 24 September 2013 18:39

It sounds like it's time to "accidentally" put a hold on his account.

furbyface711 9

Tuesday 24 September 2013 18:49

Why couldn't you just void the late free it is was that big of an issue for him? I would have.

Sheh_fml 25

Tuesday 24 September 2013 19:00

Because you shouldn't get your way just because you're a bitch? Rules are rules, and they especially need to be followed when you're acting like a spoiled kid.

browniey 11

Tuesday 24 September 2013 18:54

Over a dime?! Probably should say something to your manager...

TogeBara 12

Tuesday 24 September 2013 19:09

I'm not agreeing with what he did at all, and its just a dime, but you do not make money by giving it away and majority of the time if you complain you can get tiny fees like this waved.

iwadasn 32

Saturday 28 September 2013 16:16

Complaining about a late fee does not make it go away. When you get a library card, you sign that you agree to all the terms and conditions, which includes returning items on time and paying late fees if you don't.

TogeBara 12

Wednesday 2 October 2013 2:42

doesn't make what I said any less true for most cases. Library fees may be an exception, but most companies can wave the fee if it is your first offense or you have been a customer for a long enough period.