Chapter
The Barcode Conspiracy Theory
12:21 - 15:42 (03:20)
Some people believe that barcodes on products are the mark of the devil and refuse to use them. Hobby Lobby employees allegedly talk about this, opting instead for manually updating prices to enhance their understanding of the inventory.
Clips
Hobby Lobby's CEO, David Green, explains why his stores do not use computerized point of sale systems, stating that it leads to better staff and a deeper understanding of the inventory.
12:21 - 14:04 (01:43)
Summary
Hobby Lobby's CEO, David Green, explains why his stores do not use computerized point of sale systems, stating that it leads to better staff and a deeper understanding of the inventory.
ChapterThe Barcode Conspiracy Theory
EpisodeHow Hobby Lobby Funded Terrorism And Tried To Destroy Democracy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Conspiracy theories have been circulating for decades that suggest barcodes are the mark of the devil, with various explanations of how the numbers relate to 666, and some employees at Hobby Lobby have even reported not using barcodes.
14:04 - 15:42 (01:37)
Summary
Conspiracy theories have been circulating for decades that suggest barcodes are the mark of the devil, with various explanations of how the numbers relate to 666, and some employees at Hobby Lobby have even reported not using barcodes. However, whether or not this belief is widespread enough to significantly affect the use of barcodes in the business world is unclear.