Vent: A stranger at the hardware store asked me to divine which lock would 'resist psychic intrusion'...

I was just picking up some spare parts when this guy corners me near the deadbolts, recognizing my work shirt... he proceeded to explain in detail how his previous locks were compromised by 'mental vibrations' from his neighbor. I tried to keep a straight face while suggesting a high-security cylinder, but he kept asking if I could sense any 'auras' from the packaging... ended up spending twenty minutes discussing metaphysical lock theory instead of grabbing my springs. Honestly, some days I feel more like a therapist than a locksmith...

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rileypark8h ago

I mean, I once had a guy ask if his drywall was haunted.

iris1156h ago

Honestly wonder if Patricia's neighbor and the haunted drywall guy would get along! Sometimes people just really don't want to admit it's a basic mechanical failure, like a loose pipe or bad tape job.

patriciabaker8h ago

A neighbor once insisted her plumbing was cursed after a series of leaks. She called in a spiritual cleanser before finally hiring a real plumber. What's the weirdest explanation you've heard for a home repair issue?