Bam-Bam

The cashier clumsily scans the barcodes and then lackadaisically tosses the purchased clothing into the plastic bag, giving no thought about any perceptions of her nonchalant actions. With new clothes wadded up in the bag, the grand total is announced amongst popping sounds made from gum being chewed in an open mouth. Change is handed back inside of folded bills where coins instantly spill out and now, blood pressure is rising. Tumbling money is snatched up and the bag is yanked off the counter while the excuse of "it must be her first day" is briefly considered.


Upon getting home and being forever tormented by a news report of how bed bugs (eggs, larva and adults) thrive in newly purchased clothing (even clothing made overseas), tags are snipped off to launder the new clothes and kill any uninvited guests. But, something else also came home uninvited.

The famous anti-theft detection device, which is only removed by the magical tool held by cashiers, was still attached to a sweatshirt.  Why the alarm did not sound off while exiting the store is unknown, but it's a good thing it didn't since that may have been the last straw on the unpleasant shopping experience.  Anyhow, now what to do?  Burn gas and take the time to return to the store and have the cashier remove it? And, to add insult to the situation, a skeptical eye would be cast that the sweathshirt had been stolen since the receipt had already been shredded. 

Assuming some type of magnet is used to remove the gadget, I bring out the shop magnet that is strong enough to bring up the Titanic's anchor. Carefully, I run the magnet around the device while patiently waiting to hear some type or click. 

Nothing!

Alright, now it's time for brute force while hopefully not ruining the sweatshirt. The below hammer and anvil can do so much more than just shape horseshoes...

With the right training from carefully watching Bam-Bam on the Flintstones in my early years, I reach my goal.

Smashing things still remains a silly life pleasure, with this event being extra satisfying.

But, times are changing.  A neighbor suggested watching a YouTube video on how to defeat the device.

I like my old fashion method better...