What do you need it for?

That's a common question, but when I was asked that question today it caught me by surprise....

I went to housing to get an air filter and asked about a weed whacker and if I could borrow one, the guy said yes you can borrow it, what do you need it for? HUH? I stopped for a bit and thought this might be a trick question, but I answered "uh to cut my fence line?" hoping that was the right answer, LOL The maintenance guy asked "you're not gonna cut your whole yard are you?" WHAT? with a weed whacker? WOAH! That is just nuts. I answered again "uh no?" And that was that. Makes you think though, what people will do when they do not have brains in their heads, ha!