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The Terrible 72s

A 72 year old wanted some free cheese, and got in line for a sample at the Greenville, S.C., Costco, waited his turn, and got his cheese — except for the waiting his turn part. He cut the line, police said. It became a police matter after a 70 year old, angry about having been cut past, saw the 72 year old approach the next line, for free cheeseburgers. The younger man, police said, invited the elder to “get in front of him because he knew he would just cut the line anyway.” The elder replied: “I will do it again!” Then he insulted the younger man — and hit him. “It sounded very loud, and ... the man’s hat flew off his head,” a witness said. The 72 year old claimed the 70 year old had been making a fist. Neither was arrested; police, citing inconsistent accounts, said they were still investigating. (AC/Columbia State) ...This line for cheese. That line for cheeseburgers and knuckle sandwiches.