January 2006 Archives

DON'T "NO PROBLEM" ME

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At the risk of sounding like a surly curmudgeon, I hereby declare war on the phrase "No Problem." It has no place on-premise. Last night, our server refilled my coffee and when I said thanks, she replied "no problem," pirouetted and left. 

Excuse Me...Is My Leprosy Bothering You?

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    The captain just announced that we've leveled off at 28,000 feet and that it's safe to use approved electronic devices, which I presume doesn't include my new cattle prod. The woman seated next to me is not so quietly snoring and the kid in front is repeatedly slamming himself against the seat back (pity about the cattle prod). 

SLIPPING INTO THE PRIMORDIAL TIP POOL

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Territoriality. I've seen Wild Kingdom, I appreciate its purpose in nature. Dogs mark their territory. Lions, muskrats and low land gorillas all protect their territory. But bartenders? Well, apparently in some clubs they do.

SLIPPING INTO THE PRIMORDIAL TIP POOL

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Territoriality. I've seen Wild Kingdom, I appreciate its purpose in nature. Dogs mark their territory. Lions, muskrats and low land gorillas all protect their territory. But bartenders? Well, apparently in some clubs they do.