i knew walmart was a scary place, but...

A North Texas mother said a Wal-Mart Halloween display gave her three daughters nightmares.

Adriana Whitney, of Hurst, said she and her daughters saw the life-size Halloween decoration while grocery shopping.

"It looked like a real, live monster," 4-year-old Grace Whitney said.

The display, complete with a gory head that popped off, was by Wal-Mart's front door. Adriana Whitney said she didn't expect to see something like it while shopping for groceries. She said it was too much for her three young daughters, the youngest of whom is 20 months old.

"At this age, you cannot explain that this is a toy, that's not real," Whitney said.

Whitney said her daughters had nightmares after seeing the decoration and couldn't sleep in their rooms.

"They had to sleep in my room because they were so scared," she said.

Wal-Mart moved the display from near the front door to an aisle with other Halloween items
after Whitney complained. A Wal-Mart spokeswoman said the decoration will remain in the Halloween section.

shop like it's 1999

glumbert - Shopping in 1999 A.D.

wow. the future looks cool.

made in china

11 signs your child has a toy Made In China.............
11.
Warning label reads "May Attract Bats."
10.
The back of the box reads "Harmful if swallowed. Wearing gloves optional but recommended."
9.
The "kung fu grip" is not gripping the enemy. If you know what I mean.
8.
Your dog tried to hump it and got neutered.
7.
Not only is the plushie shedding, it's also growing new hair.
6.
The part of the box in contact with the toy appears to be dissolving.
5.
Car battery not included.
4.
The manual includes instructions for calling 911.
3.
Everyone at the store refused to open it and show you how it works.
2.
A warning label contains the words "if symptoms persist."
1.
Doll not labeled as "life-like" but "lead-like."

doh!

A 39-year-old woman was arrested outside an East Lampeter Township grocery store Wednesday and charged with having a stolen doughnut in the back of her pants, investigators said.

Police allege Lynn K. Dailey, of 244 W. Lemon St., stole a single 44-cent doughnut and walked out of Weis Market at 1603 Lincoln Highway East.

Police were tipped off to the theft by witnesses at the store, and within minutes they found the woman hiding across the street at a nearby business, they said.

Dailey was wanted for an outstanding bench warrant and spent the night in Lancaster County Prison Wednesday, East Lampeter Township police Sgt. James McElheny said.

"A 44-cent doughnut resulted in her being turned over to (the) Lancaster city prison, where she is waiting to see a county judge," McElheny said.

Dailey's warrant was issued for a parole violation.

Police said Dailey walked into the store about 2:30 p.m. and concealed the doughnut in the back of her pants.

Dailey then ran out of the store and crossed Pitney Road while witnesses called 911, police said. Police arrested her outside Gilbert's Automotive, 32 Pitney Road.

She was charged with retail theft for allegedly taking the doughnut, McElheny said.
Asked what type of doughnut police recovered from the woman, McElheny said, "smushed."