# NotAlwaysRight.com Story Summaries These notes summarize several stories from NotAlwaysRight.com, focusing on key events and themes. ## We Pin the Blame on Parents **Summary:** A young woman, a collector of enamel pins, has a pin coveted by a child on a school trip. Despite politely refusing, the child persists, and the teacher encourages the theft, stating the woman wouldn't miss one pin from her collection. The woman is left speechless by the audacity of both the child and the teacher. This story highlights the importance of teaching children about respecting personal property and the concept of consent. A common misconception is that children are inherently entitled to whatever they want. ## She’d Better Hope She’s Not Allergic To Unemployment **Summary:** A first-grader with severe food allergies has their packed lunch thrown away by a substitute teacher who doesn't believe in food allergies. The teacher forces the child to eat a lunch containing allergens, resulting in a severe allergic reaction and a spectacular vomiting episode. The substitute teacher is subsequently fired. This story emphasizes the importance of respecting and accommodating individuals with allergies and other health conditions. This situation highlights the potential dangers of ignoring medical information and the serious consequences that can result. ## Oh, No! If It Isn’t The Consequences Of My Own Actions!, Part 4 **Summary:** A man, enraged by a lack of shopping carts, steals a damaged cart from a grocery store employee. His attempt to flee results in the cart's wheels falling off, causing him to be flung into a display of Pop-Tarts. He is unharmed but faces legal consequences and store damages. This story is part of a series, suggesting a recurring theme of individuals facing the consequences of their actions. Many people underestimate the potential consequences of their actions, especially when driven by anger or impatience. ## A Pillar Of Every Black Friday **Summary:** On Black Friday, the intense rush of customers into a store causes several people to crash into a load-bearing pillar. Ambulances are called, and arrests are made. The following year, an employee is stationed in front of the pillar to prevent a repeat incident. This story illustrates the chaotic nature of Black Friday sales and the importance of crowd control and safety measures. This is a real-world example of how seemingly minor architectural features can become significant safety hazards during high-traffic events. ## It’s Hardly Do(ohickey) Or Die, Ma’am **Summary:** The narrator delivers lunch to their father at his hardware store. A customer demands help finding a "doohickey," and mistakes the narrator for an employee. Despite the narrator's attempts to get help from actual employees, the customer berates them. The father eventually intervenes and resolves the situation. The story concludes with the father giving the narrator a "doohickey" as a housewarming gift years later. This story uses humor to illustrate the absurdity of some customer interactions and the importance of clear communication. The term "doohickey" is used humorously to represent an unknown item, highlighting the frustration of dealing with unclear requests.