One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Joe says to Mike, "My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I'd better see a doctor."
"Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies. "There's a diagnostic computer down at Costco. Just give it a urine sample and the computer will tell you what's wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and costs ten dollars. A lot cheaper than a doctor."
So, Joe deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to Costco.
He deposits ten dollars and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample.
He pours the sample into the slot and waits. Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout: "You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in two weeks. Thank you for shopping at Costco."
That evening, while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Joe began wondering if the computer could be fooled. He mixed some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter and a sperm sample from himself for good measure.
Joe hurries back to Costco, eager to check the results. He deposits ten dollars, pours in his concoction and awaits the results.
The computer prints out the following:
"1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener. (Aisle 9) 2. Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo. (Aisle 7) 3. Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab. 4. Your wife is pregnant. Twins. They aren't yours. Get a lawyer. 5. If you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better.
I don't understand Costco. The wife wanted a membership several years ago so we got one (we have a store near us). We went in for one single item (needed a specific gift for her brother) and were in a bit of a rush. We head to cash and find out they don't have an express line (8 items or less type thing). All the lines are long and have people with overflowing carts so it took us forever to get through cash. Then, they basically frisk you on the way out (look at your bill then look at the item or items you have) to make sure you aren't stealing the item you just paid for. To top it off, they actually CHARGE you $50 (or whatever it is/was) for the membership card that allows you to shop there. Needless to say, we let our card expire and haven't been back since. Sorry for rant as this post really has nothing to do with Costco :) Carry on
