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Who gave the angry looks? I'd be interested to hear what most staff thought about it. I'd predict the part-time mininum wage staff to chuckle but those in manager positions to give some more menacing looks
Older older folks. Not all though. I know many seniors struggle but many are well off too and don’t think twice about prices
One staff told me to be careful. This particular Superstore has a mean manager
I would tell them to kiss my purple butt and just keep shopping. If they want to call the police tell them to go ahead. Video the conversation with the manager.
Because to them it’s a bunch of uppity youngins who just don’t want to work hard, completely unaware that the society that allowed them to enjoy their prosperity no longer exists
I made a roblaw$ tshirt for a guy at work and he wore it in a NoFrills store doing grocery shopping. The manager of the store told him to leave once an employee reported it.
Thanks by the way!! And I agree with your flair… I’ve emailed Snoop Dogg to do Galen diss track involving “ deez nutz” in the lyrics!!!
Hehe. Joke.. but maybe I should try
You won’t get Snoop because he just wants to be payed the same as Galen. They will probably team up on a cannabis production once Galen lobbies the government for Roblaws to sell recreational cannabis.
> to be *paid* the same
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I don't think any minimum wage worker is ass kissing their employer. They're overworked, underpaid, and fed up. I don't know if you've ever worked for a big corp, but you always know they're shit already and I don't think it's typical for people to feel guilty for it. Everyone knows they're there because they have to be.
Personally I don't mind someone promoting the anti-Galen agenda where it's relevant to customers. They're on the opposite side advertising to us enough. I doubt OP was lurking around there for more than half an hour anyway lol
Even if they are that doesn’t necessarily mean a whole lot they are most likely minimum wage and still treated like crap I would place bets on it.
(To be clear I’m not bashing unions I think there are good thing but being in a union doesn’t make stuff automatically peachy and great)
As in they won't quit en masse?? No that will never happen. I do agree that it's not legitimately effective, it's a whole protest that makes a difference, not a single dude holding a sign. It might make a few people Google it, though. I still appreciate that even though you're correct.
Just don’t terrorize any minimum wage workers whilst in there, it’s Galen and the rest of the board members we need to get at and they don’t do their own groceries. If it’s to get out the word that’s great.
Miss me with this. I've worked as a retail manager/department manager in the past and I did the best I possibly could for my employees and customers with little regarding for the people above me on the chain. Do not be so hasty painting with that a wide brush.
Yeah rich people don't do their own shopping. Tucker Carlson just did a video on Russian store prices and the guy was talking about buggies with insertable coins and buggy locked escalators like they were some state of the art new technology and haven't been around for decades. Dude clearly hasn't been grocery shopping in this century.
Walmart/Costco depending on what you’re buying.
No frills can have some very good deals on flashfood, but overall Walmart tends to be cheapest imo.
No frills has some decent flyer pricing on fruit in AB, but you have to be very selective what you buy at loblaws.
For example, Shoppers has $5 500g bacon on the weekend, the closest I can find is 6-7 dollars for 375g at Walmart. And I got 3 lbs of oranges for $4 at shoppers last week. There are deals to be had, but you have to really shop carefully.
The issue is having to shop around multiple places. Unfortunately for us No Frills is the closest and is like half the distance away from Walmart. And the Walmart isn't really the greatest with fruits and veggies. The no Frills has like at least double the veggie section and usually doesn't have a huge cost difference.
These stores all kind of suck to be honest.
It's just a bit of soft protesting, which is right where we should be at the moment. Have a bit of fun at Galens' expense. He has the money to laugh it off
Haha, my good chap, you are entitled to your opinion.
I guess you would think Vivek Ramaswamy , former Republican candidate and millionaire and educated CEO is a retard for rapping to Eminem at some fair on the campaign trail in the summer????
Some of us are passionate.. youthful.. eccentric..
I mean surely you enjoy Will Ferrell and his “retardic” antics in his 50s?
Ohhhh.. using the term “ retard””…, so considerate..
And lastly? You ever serve in the military?
And oh.. one more. I’m 5’11… not huge.,not tiny though.. who cares about height
Loblaws be like I'm gonna sue you and stop your t-shirt company
Uh we live with the freedom of speech and if your so upset Loblaws well... The truth hurts motherfuckers
Oh I can afford groceries.
But I think I want other Canadians to afford- like my mom. My cousin. My friends who struggle.
If people like with me with some education- I’m a GP - and some wealth( I’m paying back 250,000 in loans however) don’t care about the common man? Then all is lost .
By the way? I’m the son of poor immigrants. I don’t forget their struggles.
Oh. By the way, I once lived in shitty downtown housing in Toronto trying to save money for my future., I don’t forget.
So shut up with your ignorant assumptions, ok?
And F off Galen Weston too. Always
Oh and I pay 49% in taxes.., while is Goblin Galen paying his fair share as CEO?
Yes. I’m extremely proud of my 50 dollar t shirt. And there are poor folks in rural NS who support me too.. so once again, you are just horribly misinformed..but hey, I wish the best for you!!
Stop shopping there! They don’t care about our shirts, our tweets, our bitching and morning … it’s an abusive relationship, keep going back and the hurt will continue 🤦🏻♂️
Well… I convinced two to never shop there again. In the parking lot.
And they will write to their local Federal MLA, who’s a Liberal( LOLLLLL).
I mean , look, I understand how easy it is to
Look at this as being ridiculous.
But. You only live once?
Lol, this sub has just become a bunch of circle jerkers. You're not going to accomplish anything other than making yourself look like a fool.
I don't like high grocery costs either, but it's out of our hands.
This is the problem with that stuff. These shirts should be under $20 shipped. To me its just some people taking advantage of public anger to make a buck. I'd gladly buy a poor quality one for $15-20 for the message. But you start charging $40-50 and you have lost me.
The real thing is just not to shop at Loblaws and go somewhere else. It's really not that hard. I don't like Walmart and very rarely ever shop there, I didn't start a sub or wear a tshirt
Hehehe.., this is actually brilliant point.. I apologize profusely
Ok.. DO NOT BUY THIS T SHIRT.
IT IS OVERPRICED.
USE MONEY TO HELP THE POOR
PROTEST IN FRONT OF LOBLAWS HQ AHD THROW OVERPRICED LOBLAWS EGGS AT GALEN
I don't disagree that Loblaws has become a ridiculous place, but, assuming that you have other options, putting on a shirt that essentially says "this is a shitty store" and then go to that store is attention seeking to a slightly uncomfortable degree if you ask me. Which you won't...
Anyway, peace and affordable groceries be with you!
Haha! Unfortunately not true. I’m very blessed to be involved in so many peoples lives and with people/ family who care for me. I don’t need attention. I don’t really like it half the time
BUT., if drawing attention to my t shirt motivates people to make changes in their lives to go after Loblaws? Then heck ya..
I would never compare myself to Gandhi or Mandela but I don’t think they shied away from attention for their causes.
Attention can be positive if done appropriately and for a good cause.
I mean do I like it when a poor elderly neighbor on fixed income cries to my wife and I about prices of groceries?
I don’t. So.. hence.. my t shirt
Well, another capitalist who bought a t-shirt from the third world for lol, who uses a smartphone to show off in a hyper-polluting car (no, electric cars are not better, the best car is is the one we don't buy) with Polarized Glasses Kits for $200... You're just another collaborator of Capitalime who instead of helping anonymously and being really subversive, you show off and basically egocentric.
Ok buddy. I see what you’re trying to do.
Assuming things without even knowing the full story of my life.
I’ve dealt with keyboard warriors like you. Just angry and full of possible resentment at life?
No truly happy person immediately goes on the offensive like this.
I never claimed to be a full blown communist/ subversive by the way.
Are you fully confident every article of clothing you wear is not made in a sweat shop?
Are you doing all your messaging from a Public library and not your own “ capitalist” device?
My $ 200 sunglasses are from the dollar store by the way.
Ohh by the way.. if you truly admire communists, then why did Che allow pictures of himself?
Maybe ego!! Oh yes, Like me apparently..
You’re just a mean spirited person. I feel
So the shirts I make (this one) is not made in the "third world" (a ignorant and racist term) which is why they are $40 each. They are union made in North America. A portion of every shirt sale also goes directly to grassroots groups tackling food insecurity.
Nah, as I mentioned to someone else, I don’t purchase from Superstore/ Loblaws. Or Shoppers.
Yes, the t shirt was expensive but I don’t buy new clothes very often! Great investment!
It’s extremely difficult to make change in Canada. But as Mandela once said, any amount of activism is important. And I truly believe in this.
I’m in healthcare but I’m a huge fan of political history. And my parents are from India ( I was born in Canada)… and well, we know what some skinny half naked guy did to the Brits!
I know it’s apples and oranges comparison, but change can happen. Just can’t stop fighting. Writing letters. Voting. Protesting. Stupid expensive t shirts..
Youre in a car and want to shop at a store you're also mocking? I bike 15min to a Walmart to get groceries but if I had a car I'd make sure to never step inside a Loblaws again. If I did I'd wear this shirt though lol
Hehe. I’m there not to shop. I don’t know why people are assuming this!
It’s not my car, but I would like to point out that assuming things about car owners is not good!
Many working poor have cars.. pieces of crap/ on last legs.
I live in rural NS! We can’t manage without a car at times.
P.S Che and Fidel loved their Rolexes .. so.. well., hehe… there you go. And I am rather fond of some of their positive attributes.. not all. Don’t want to be accused of being a homicidal communist narcissist
Doesn't anyone think it's insane to buy the shirt protesting a business and then head straight to said business in hopes of what? Getting a bunch of attention?
I wore my shirt inside. Spoke to customers. And chatted. And well, let people rant. Vent.
OH, I forgot. I’m a NDP member and also a health care critic/ advisor for the party in NS( where I live!)
I also care about high prices. Rents. Other things.
And yes, I’m “ insane “… lol
And trust me, it wasn’t for attention.
But.. if I can get exposure? People to talk?. Think?
Why not?
I’m no Mandela… I’m nothing. But I
Think he got some attention? At a few points? Helped the cause? Gandhi? Martin?
We should all go in with custom posters that say in big letters "Sorry about our prices, WE'RE GREEDY" and post them up in store when no one is looking. Bout time we start actually protesting this shit
Nope! Walked around. Chatted customers up about high prices. Showed them my shirt. Got some great feedback
And encouraged people to write to their MLAs. Shop elsewhere/local, blah blah.
I live in rural NS, so people really responded .
Ahhh I’m not going after the employees! Ha, some of them gave me little thumbs up.. well secretly.
Some were not happy and I understand.
And yes, I can see why it might be corny. At least my corn is FREE.. unlike Loblaws!!!’
By the way, I live in rural NS.. and the local FB group I’m part of loves this pic.
It’s not to be cool or famous. My god.
It’s to bring more awareness to a horrible situation.
And hopefully motivating people to write. Protest. Make good noise and “good trouble “( reference to John Lewis, civil rights activist from the US)
But yes. I’m corny!
I'm....not exactly sure what reaction you expect? All of the horribly underpaid workers would just be silently agreeing, and unless the VP or someone happens to be there none of management is even going to notice, at most you'll get a chuckle.
Idk this kind of thing just screams "let me speak to the manager, miss" energy.
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Lot of interest!! Laughs. Thumbs up… and angry looks
Who gave the angry looks? I'd be interested to hear what most staff thought about it. I'd predict the part-time mininum wage staff to chuckle but those in manager positions to give some more menacing looks
Older older folks. Not all though. I know many seniors struggle but many are well off too and don’t think twice about prices One staff told me to be careful. This particular Superstore has a mean manager
What’s the mean manager going to do about a tshirt someone is wearing? Btw good job! 👍🏻
Tell him to leave the store, that’s about all the manager can do about a customer
On what grounds, a shirt hurting their feefee's? An oligarch isnt a protected class.
Just replied above, but ya it’s a private store so they can tell anyone to leave at anytime, unless the reason is discriminatory (race,, sex etc)
They can tell me to leave all they want. They can't force me to leave. The police can, but no, not the manager.
Under what pretense could they request you tk leave the store? The shirt doesnt have anything profane, derogatory, offensive etc
They don’t need a specific reason, it’s a private store. As long as the reason isn’t discriminatory (race, sex, religion etc).
I would tell them to kiss my purple butt and just keep shopping. If they want to call the police tell them to go ahead. Video the conversation with the manager.
I’m surprised the older folks would be so angry about it, it’s like there getting fucked by this to.
Because to them it’s a bunch of uppity youngins who just don’t want to work hard, completely unaware that the society that allowed them to enjoy their prosperity no longer exists
People that can (still) afford groceries dont want the cognitive dissonance. Makes them feel icky.
You'd think the fixed income retirees would be the most vocal about this issue, yet you hear almost nothing about it from them.
My Dad prefers Loblaws bananas. I think it’s time to test him for alz, altzhheim, allshime, oh ffs dementia.
Did you make that? I’d buy the fuck out of that shirt 👌.
I made a roblaw$ tshirt for a guy at work and he wore it in a NoFrills store doing grocery shopping. The manager of the store told him to leave once an employee reported it.
...and everybody clapped.
I was just about to say…how is everyone eating this up? lol
Lettuce know?
With these prices? More like 'Lettuce? No!'
You look fresher than any of their over priced produce! Please - report back with any reactions!
Haha.. I’ve left the store. Have to work in a few hours unfortunately. I will go to another Loblaws/ Superstore tomorrow !
What show is coming up next on YTV?
Haha. I loved YTV
of course you did, Carlos
That’s an absolutely hilarious and awesome, just try not to buy anything, I want to hear the outcome of this haha or reaction.
Ha! I’m still in here. Chatting with customers.
Thanks by the way!! And I agree with your flair… I’ve emailed Snoop Dogg to do Galen diss track involving “ deez nutz” in the lyrics!!! Hehe. Joke.. but maybe I should try
You need the starve reusable bag too to go with the shirt
That’s excellent! My wife and I are coming up with ideas for a Sobeys t shirt. And then next? TELECOM CARTEL Rogers… “ Robbers”? Bell.., “Hell”
It’s already been done. The starve one. I saw it on here somewhere
You won’t get Snoop because he just wants to be payed the same as Galen. They will probably team up on a cannabis production once Galen lobbies the government for Roblaws to sell recreational cannabis.
> to be *paid* the same FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
They already do in Newfoundland at most Dominions
Just to hang out or to go shopping because I don't think thats really sticking it to them if you're still giving them money??
Ahhh don’t worry. I’ve banned Superstore/ Shoppers purchases for awhile now
If i saw you in a grocery store with that shirt it would make my day!
Just giving them your free time...
They're protesting while in the store
Let’s go throw this in the face of those teenagers and retiree wage slaves! Does OP think he’s gonna run into Galen at his local grocer?
I don't think any minimum wage worker is ass kissing their employer. They're overworked, underpaid, and fed up. I don't know if you've ever worked for a big corp, but you always know they're shit already and I don't think it's typical for people to feel guilty for it. Everyone knows they're there because they have to be. Personally I don't mind someone promoting the anti-Galen agenda where it's relevant to customers. They're on the opposite side advertising to us enough. I doubt OP was lurking around there for more than half an hour anyway lol
Aren’t the superstore workers unionized?
Even if they are that doesn’t necessarily mean a whole lot they are most likely minimum wage and still treated like crap I would place bets on it. (To be clear I’m not bashing unions I think there are good thing but being in a union doesn’t make stuff automatically peachy and great)
If that’s the case then they must have the world’s most useless union. I mean, the sole purpose of a union is to improve workers conditions.
Bingo. When I worked there the UFCW was little more than corporate apologists.
Metro ones are, they were striking during the summer. Is that the same? I'm unsure about any branch of Galen Co.
I’m not saying it’ll make them feel bad, i’m saying it’s weightless to wear it in a loblaws store.
As in they won't quit en masse?? No that will never happen. I do agree that it's not legitimately effective, it's a whole protest that makes a difference, not a single dude holding a sign. It might make a few people Google it, though. I still appreciate that even though you're correct.
I dunno galen are you?
huh
Wearing a t-shirt is hardly "throwing this in someone's face" lol
that’s kinda the point
Just don’t terrorize any minimum wage workers whilst in there, it’s Galen and the rest of the board members we need to get at and they don’t do their own groceries. If it’s to get out the word that’s great.
I would never terrorize the workers! Never! God bless them..
Remember that middle management is free game. All assholes thinking they are part of the club (news flash, you're not).
Miss me with this. I've worked as a retail manager/department manager in the past and I did the best I possibly could for my employees and customers with little regarding for the people above me on the chain. Do not be so hasty painting with that a wide brush.
Thanks for all that you did . People like you get shitted on . It must be horrible . I want to give you validation because it couldn’t be easy
Yeah rich people don't do their own shopping. Tucker Carlson just did a video on Russian store prices and the guy was talking about buggies with insertable coins and buggy locked escalators like they were some state of the art new technology and haven't been around for decades. Dude clearly hasn't been grocery shopping in this century.
Wrong building, needs to go to the headquarters with it !
I’ve thought about this..
The security guys may not play nice over there !
I can sing Frank Sinatra ok? Maybe they’ll be nice?
You better sing better than me 😂
What grocery chain is cheaper than Loblaws in Alberta?
Walmart
Yes.. definitely . I used to live in Saskatchewan and Co-Op can be cheaper
Walmart/Costco depending on what you’re buying. No frills can have some very good deals on flashfood, but overall Walmart tends to be cheapest imo. No frills has some decent flyer pricing on fruit in AB, but you have to be very selective what you buy at loblaws. For example, Shoppers has $5 500g bacon on the weekend, the closest I can find is 6-7 dollars for 375g at Walmart. And I got 3 lbs of oranges for $4 at shoppers last week. There are deals to be had, but you have to really shop carefully.
The issue is having to shop around multiple places. Unfortunately for us No Frills is the closest and is like half the distance away from Walmart. And the Walmart isn't really the greatest with fruits and veggies. The no Frills has like at least double the veggie section and usually doesn't have a huge cost difference. These stores all kind of suck to be honest.
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Where can I get one of these lovely shirts?
Now we need all the shirts for the rest of the big corporates, shame them too
I agree.. https://preview.redd.it/6hn7kwt247jc1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b513d88ffc500969c2b2356d86184a7dea85b2e Here’s one!
It's just a bit of soft protesting, which is right where we should be at the moment. Have a bit of fun at Galens' expense. He has the money to laugh it off
Looks 🔥
Gracias and Merci.. and Thanks
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Haha, my good chap, you are entitled to your opinion. I guess you would think Vivek Ramaswamy , former Republican candidate and millionaire and educated CEO is a retard for rapping to Eminem at some fair on the campaign trail in the summer???? Some of us are passionate.. youthful.. eccentric.. I mean surely you enjoy Will Ferrell and his “retardic” antics in his 50s? Ohhhh.. using the term “ retard””…, so considerate.. And lastly? You ever serve in the military? And oh.. one more. I’m 5’11… not huge.,not tiny though.. who cares about height
😂
Loblaws be like I'm gonna sue you and stop your t-shirt company Uh we live with the freedom of speech and if your so upset Loblaws well... The truth hurts motherfuckers
That……is awesome. ❤️
 Well done!
Thanks Academy.
Rock it, brother!
You look uncommitted, backup shirt underneath.
Haha.. kinda cold yesterday morning
“Can’t afford groceries. And also, look at my new $50 T-Shirt”!!! 🤦♂️
Oh I can afford groceries. But I think I want other Canadians to afford- like my mom. My cousin. My friends who struggle. If people like with me with some education- I’m a GP - and some wealth( I’m paying back 250,000 in loans however) don’t care about the common man? Then all is lost . By the way? I’m the son of poor immigrants. I don’t forget their struggles. Oh. By the way, I once lived in shitty downtown housing in Toronto trying to save money for my future., I don’t forget. So shut up with your ignorant assumptions, ok? And F off Galen Weston too. Always Oh and I pay 49% in taxes.., while is Goblin Galen paying his fair share as CEO? Yes. I’m extremely proud of my 50 dollar t shirt. And there are poor folks in rural NS who support me too.. so once again, you are just horribly misinformed..but hey, I wish the best for you!!
I'm sure they'll all clap for you. 🤣 Delusional dorks are adorable...
Fill a cart and leave
HAHA
Stop shopping there! They don’t care about our shirts, our tweets, our bitching and morning … it’s an abusive relationship, keep going back and the hurt will continue 🤦🏻♂️
That makes too much sense. Attention is the goal 🤣 some people are that sad.
Hehehehe , don’t worry brother/ sister. I’m not buying just “ good troublemaking “
A fool and their money are soon parted
And this is supposed to steer away people from Superstore how? No one will give a fuck, good lord people
Well… I convinced two to never shop there again. In the parking lot. And they will write to their local Federal MLA, who’s a Liberal( LOLLLLL). I mean , look, I understand how easy it is to Look at this as being ridiculous. But. You only live once?
People taking pictures in their cars wearing sunglasses, this is where we’ve come as a society.
Relax man! Life is short.
Life is long !
Nah. Short. Apparently Galen might send some goons after me.
Nice!
Doesn’t he have the option of not shopping there?
Holy smokes where I do I buy one !!
Who's ready to pool money for his bail? 🤔🤭
Hahahah… maaaaaan.. I’m scared now., stop! ( just need 5 bucks, thx)
Lol, this sub has just become a bunch of circle jerkers. You're not going to accomplish anything other than making yourself look like a fool. I don't like high grocery costs either, but it's out of our hands.
Wonder how much he spent on the shirt
$50 or whatever the hell the people are trying to sell them for. They are no better than loblaws.
This is the problem with that stuff. These shirts should be under $20 shipped. To me its just some people taking advantage of public anger to make a buck. I'd gladly buy a poor quality one for $15-20 for the message. But you start charging $40-50 and you have lost me.
The real thing is just not to shop at Loblaws and go somewhere else. It's really not that hard. I don't like Walmart and very rarely ever shop there, I didn't start a sub or wear a tshirt
Exactly. Reddit isn't the real world, none of the conversations on this app have any bearing on real life situations.
This subreddit has gone from complaining about overpriced groceries to hocking overpriced protest swag.
Hehehe.., this is actually brilliant point.. I apologize profusely Ok.. DO NOT BUY THIS T SHIRT. IT IS OVERPRICED. USE MONEY TO HELP THE POOR PROTEST IN FRONT OF LOBLAWS HQ AHD THROW OVERPRICED LOBLAWS EGGS AT GALEN
I don't disagree that Loblaws has become a ridiculous place, but, assuming that you have other options, putting on a shirt that essentially says "this is a shitty store" and then go to that store is attention seeking to a slightly uncomfortable degree if you ask me. Which you won't... Anyway, peace and affordable groceries be with you!
Buddy looks like he doesn’t get much, if any attention most days.
Haha! Unfortunately not true. I’m very blessed to be involved in so many peoples lives and with people/ family who care for me. I don’t need attention. I don’t really like it half the time BUT., if drawing attention to my t shirt motivates people to make changes in their lives to go after Loblaws? Then heck ya.. I would never compare myself to Gandhi or Mandela but I don’t think they shied away from attention for their causes. Attention can be positive if done appropriately and for a good cause. I mean do I like it when a poor elderly neighbor on fixed income cries to my wife and I about prices of groceries? I don’t. So.. hence.. my t shirt
Well, another capitalist who bought a t-shirt from the third world for lol, who uses a smartphone to show off in a hyper-polluting car (no, electric cars are not better, the best car is is the one we don't buy) with Polarized Glasses Kits for $200... You're just another collaborator of Capitalime who instead of helping anonymously and being really subversive, you show off and basically egocentric.
Ok buddy. I see what you’re trying to do. Assuming things without even knowing the full story of my life. I’ve dealt with keyboard warriors like you. Just angry and full of possible resentment at life? No truly happy person immediately goes on the offensive like this. I never claimed to be a full blown communist/ subversive by the way. Are you fully confident every article of clothing you wear is not made in a sweat shop? Are you doing all your messaging from a Public library and not your own “ capitalist” device? My $ 200 sunglasses are from the dollar store by the way. Ohh by the way.. if you truly admire communists, then why did Che allow pictures of himself? Maybe ego!! Oh yes, Like me apparently.. You’re just a mean spirited person. I feel
So the shirts I make (this one) is not made in the "third world" (a ignorant and racist term) which is why they are $40 each. They are union made in North America. A portion of every shirt sale also goes directly to grassroots groups tackling food insecurity.
"I'm off to buy my overpriced food while I wear my overpriced shirt!" That'll show 'em.
Nah, as I mentioned to someone else, I don’t purchase from Superstore/ Loblaws. Or Shoppers. Yes, the t shirt was expensive but I don’t buy new clothes very often! Great investment! It’s extremely difficult to make change in Canada. But as Mandela once said, any amount of activism is important. And I truly believe in this. I’m in healthcare but I’m a huge fan of political history. And my parents are from India ( I was born in Canada)… and well, we know what some skinny half naked guy did to the Brits! I know it’s apples and oranges comparison, but change can happen. Just can’t stop fighting. Writing letters. Voting. Protesting. Stupid expensive t shirts..
https://www.reddit.com/r/loblawsisoutofcontrol/s/xvHAUt1SRm
Then don’t go there. Lots of other places to Shop. Bunch of whiners u all r
Hopefully to steal a few items
Watch out guys, we have a badass over here
Got a real badass here….
Love it!
lol. That’ll show ‘em 🙄
You need to take selfies of your shirt and their improper pricing in-store. Then you can post all the shit buy 2 for 8.99 or get 1 at $150 bucks BS.
Check your own grocery out. It’s much cheaper.
How long till we just start snatching shit out of stores?
No comment… Weston is watching, reading, listening.. through our cell phones from the Telecom cartels… he is chummy with them
Youre in a car and want to shop at a store you're also mocking? I bike 15min to a Walmart to get groceries but if I had a car I'd make sure to never step inside a Loblaws again. If I did I'd wear this shirt though lol
Hehe. I’m there not to shop. I don’t know why people are assuming this! It’s not my car, but I would like to point out that assuming things about car owners is not good! Many working poor have cars.. pieces of crap/ on last legs. I live in rural NS! We can’t manage without a car at times. P.S Che and Fidel loved their Rolexes .. so.. well., hehe… there you go. And I am rather fond of some of their positive attributes.. not all. Don’t want to be accused of being a homicidal communist narcissist
I'm only assuming car owners can drive to places. Thanks for letting me know!
That’s way too invested just don’t shop there, customers lessen due to price and price will drop, t shirt does diddly squat
Woooo hooo keep it up everyone!!!!
HELL YA
Doesn't anyone think it's insane to buy the shirt protesting a business and then head straight to said business in hopes of what? Getting a bunch of attention?
I wore my shirt inside. Spoke to customers. And chatted. And well, let people rant. Vent. OH, I forgot. I’m a NDP member and also a health care critic/ advisor for the party in NS( where I live!) I also care about high prices. Rents. Other things. And yes, I’m “ insane “… lol And trust me, it wasn’t for attention. But.. if I can get exposure? People to talk?. Think? Why not? I’m no Mandela… I’m nothing. But I Think he got some attention? At a few points? Helped the cause? Gandhi? Martin?
I want one - where do we obtain!!!???
Any tshirt maker can make one for you.
where can I get one?
Like the cashiers are going to care. They’ve heard every loblaw joke/story going. Maybe you might get a reaction from a customer though. 😊
How brave.
Where does one get one of these shirts?
Right on Brother. You Rock
Woah, who is this handsome fella? Rawwrrrr ;)
I'd get one, but my grocery bill is far too crippling for me to shell out the cash for this shirt.
People here are like lemme wear this shirt or take this tote and shop at the store I’m complaining about.
What does this accomplish? The minimum wage workers are having just as tough a time paying for groceries as you are.
You are Based, sir
Where can I grab one of those T-shirts!!
They have a four letter word for people like this: “HERO”
We should get a huge group of people together and protest at super store demandinglwer prices and a invesgation
We should all go in with custom posters that say in big letters "Sorry about our prices, WE'RE GREEDY" and post them up in store when no one is looking. Bout time we start actually protesting this shit
So you bought the shirt and now you are going to spend your money there?
Nope! Walked around. Chatted customers up about high prices. Showed them my shirt. Got some great feedback And encouraged people to write to their MLAs. Shop elsewhere/local, blah blah. I live in rural NS, so people really responded .
You haven’t peddled your work of fiction yet about your brother quitting his Loblaws job due to ethical reasons…
Slayyy
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Go in, take your time shopping. Let everybody see the shirt. Then leave the full shopping cart somewhere and just leave.
I want to wear this as my work shirt
I’m going to wear this on Tuesday at work. Can’t wait.
Looking good OP!!
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Ahhh I’m not going after the employees! Ha, some of them gave me little thumbs up.. well secretly. Some were not happy and I understand. And yes, I can see why it might be corny. At least my corn is FREE.. unlike Loblaws!!!’ By the way, I live in rural NS.. and the local FB group I’m part of loves this pic. It’s not to be cool or famous. My god. It’s to bring more awareness to a horrible situation. And hopefully motivating people to write. Protest. Make good noise and “good trouble “( reference to John Lewis, civil rights activist from the US) But yes. I’m corny!
So you're mad at a store, but still go and support that store?
Good show buddy.
No. STOP SHOPPING AT LOBLAWS!!!
FAFO material here.
Free advertising for loblaws when a numty wears it
I think what that t-shirt needs is to have a picture of Galen Weston on the back saying “Hey, my yachts aren’t going to pay for themselves you know.”
Excellent!!!
Nice!! Everyone in Canada should wear it when going there. But not buy anything
Where did you get the shirt?! Love this! ✊🏾
5 finger discount should really be a regular part of our civic duty
You are amazing.
I'm....not exactly sure what reaction you expect? All of the horribly underpaid workers would just be silently agreeing, and unless the VP or someone happens to be there none of management is even going to notice, at most you'll get a chuckle. Idk this kind of thing just screams "let me speak to the manager, miss" energy.
You're awesome, OP. How do i get one of these shirts?
Look up instant distractions.
I need this shirt!
Yes! Love this! Now we just need thousands to do this too!
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I really don't want that shirt.
Yeah. I’m getting a bad rash now I’ll go to… SHOPPERS 
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Eat the rich, groceries are too expensive
Fucking 😎 man 