Shopping Cart Shocker

I've come to notice that everyone has a distinct style of pushing a shopping cart.

First, there are the normal people who push their carts normally and try to be aware of everyone else. They're not factoring into this discussion, however. So, continuing:

There are the zoners. You know, they slowly push the cart down the aisle with their elbows as they stare aimlessly off into empty space. It's annoying because it's almost impossible to get their attention so you can get around them. I would compare them to the rush-hour driver--the one that is so drained from work that they just choose a lane and sit there the entire time.

Then, there are the zoomers (these are terribly mature names, right?). These are the ones who run with their carts down the aisles, come to a skidding halt, grab their stuff, and take off again. Sometimes they jump on the cart and coast along. Not only are they annoying, but that can be dangerous too. Just last week I was part of a terrible 3-cart pileup in ShopRite. The kid didn't stop his cart in time, and plowed straight into mine, which sent mine careening into an old man's cart next to me. These are the speed-demon drivers that feel the need to burn half their wheels off as they zoom off from a stoplight, and weave in and out of traffic like a stuntman.

And finally, there are the swervers. These are the ones that slide back and forth across the aisle and effectively prevent you from getting past them. They're the jerk drivers who feel the need to cut you off and then go nice and slow (like 15-20 mph below the speed limit).

I ran into (not literally) one of these guys today. He kept weaving his cart back and forth, and every time I tried to squeeze past him, he would move his cart to block me. And all while maintaining a snail's pace. When I tried to slip past into the aisle I wanted, he jerked his cart, hit mine and turned into the aisle ahead of me. Then, nonchalantly, he turned around and pushed his cart away. I couldn't believe it.

I don't know what I should have said, so I didn't say anything at all. I'm noticing a trend. When people are rude, it shocks me, and I end up saying nothing. Am I letting them all just push me around? Should I try to be tougher? But this guy was at least twice my age. I was raised to respect my elders. Ugh. Now I'm just giving myself a headache.

On that note, I think I'll sign off for now. Till later, dears. :)