Spotted by Vicky at an antiques shop in Bath, England: a modern twist on the ancient local tradition of curse tablets. (To quote Wikipedia: “About 130 curse tablets have been found at Aquae Sulis, now Bath in England, where many of the curses related to thefts of clothes whilst the victim was bathing.”)
related: Law & Order: Social Media Unit
extra credit: Curse tablets of Roman Britain
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#1
ElbieSee
“Keep Calm and Beat Hell Out of Shoplifters.”
Oct 4, 2011 at 3:29 pm rating: 90
#2
Kelly
We, in the store will have tasers and brass knuckles to beat the living hell out of you!
Oct 4, 2011 at 3:34 pm rating: 90
#3
Quite Contrary
How would Rolfey’s position it if the walking sticks were not reasonably priced?
“We strongly recommend that prior to committing your despicable act you purchase one, or maybe two, of our newly discounted walking sticks (£2 each, save 60%!) because if we catch you they will be a vital aid to you for at least six months.
Rolfey’s
Oct 4, 2011 at 4:01 pm rating: 90
#4
Dianne
Sounds reasonable to me.
Oct 4, 2011 at 4:11 pm rating: 90
#5
Brittany
I think a well placed threat always ALWAYS gets the job done!
Brittany
http://adam-n-brittany.blogspot.com/
Oct 4, 2011 at 4:31 pm rating: 90
#6
QBALL
RIght, so let me throw you a couple of quid and you bash my brains in with your walking canes, beats getting a good flogging from my mates in the pub
Oct 4, 2011 at 4:44 pm rating: 90
#7
JetJackson
Why on earth would a shoplifter pay for a walking stick?
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:44 pm rating: 90
#8
Nack
It worked for King Tut.
Oct 4, 2011 at 9:18 pm rating: 90
#9
Canthz_B
Notice to Rolfey’s:
Either install more CCTV cameras, or post someone to watch the CCTV in real-time, because I cleaned you out yesterday. Even picked myself up one of your fine walking sticks!
Oct 4, 2011 at 9:57 pm rating: 90
#10
SeeYouInTea
I absolutely love this!
Oct 4, 2011 at 10:16 pm rating: 90
#11
TinyBallOfLight
Now that’s some aggressive advertising right there — forget the passive part!
Oct 5, 2011 at 1:53 am rating: 90
#12
Graham
Have you even been to Bath? The reason they even have walking sticks is because of the prevalence of crusties going about their business. And shoplifter would face a barrage of walking sticks, zimmer frames and assorted shopping trollies as they try to escape down the road.
Old people are dangerous when roused. Do you not recall the letter on the broken fence?
They don’t need CCTV, they have the pensioners network – more effective than twitter or facebook combined.
Oct 5, 2011 at 3:10 am rating: 90
#13
Nunavut Guy
Good thing it’s not a gun store.
Oct 5, 2011 at 6:24 am rating: 90
#14
divaandwriter
Speak softly and carry a big walking stick while cursing the tourists.
Oct 5, 2011 at 11:47 am rating: 90
#15
The Elf
Well, I speak LOUD and I carry a BIGGER stick, and I use it too! *whack*
Oct 5, 2011 at 1:03 pm rating: 90
#16
Scott
Oh that’s nothing. We used to have a place in Fort Worth called CD Warehouse (most locations have closed since then, including this one) and there was a sign on the door that said shoplifters will be RAPED.
And that’s coming from a place that sold bootlegged CD’s with cheaply printed artwork.
Maybe the reason they went out of business is some ugly, fat woman read the sign and accused the employees of raping her. “YOU JUST RAPED ME! Where’s the nearest MacDonald’s?” LOL
Oct 7, 2011 at 12:39 am rating: 90
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