the secret formula for getting strangers to talk to you at the grocery store

nobody ever talks to meat the grocery store.
ever.

the cashier gives me a "good morning" and a "do you need carry-out service?" and that's it.


but the other night i needed cash so i decided to stop in and get a few items and some cash.

apparently what i purchased was enough for the guy behind me and the cashier to both stop and make comments.




the secret ingredients?

three boxes of popcorn
1 carton of ice cream
1 bottle of chocolate syrup