They are putting sugar in everything, to make it taste better. So we'll eat more and buy more. Well, corn syrup, but it's the same thing.

And I agree with you, if I have more than a couple items, I prefer to wait for the real checker. I have worked as a bagger (Courtesy Clerk :) before and I'm happy to let someone else do it now. Sometimes, I even say "Yes" when they ask me if I want help to the car.