Culinary Confusion
(I was working at the concessions stand taking someone’s order, when a man walks up and cuts in line.)
Customer: “Hey, why does this theater look so run down?”
Me: “Uh… well, it is kind of old, but as you can see from the sign we are renovating.”
Customer: “Oh. Can I get a popcorn then? Is it fresh?”
Me: “Sir, you just cut in line. I’m sorry, but you’ll have to get back in line if you want service.”
Customer: “Oh. Okay.”
(He pauses, but doesn’t move from his place beside me at the counter. I finish my transaction and clear up the line, and he’s still standing there.)
Customer: “So… what’s up with those corn dogs?”
Me: “What?”
Customer: “Those corn dogs. What’s wrong with them?”
Me: *looking around, utterly confused* “Uh… the hot dogs? I don’t see anything wrong with them.”
Customer: “No, the corn dogs! They look awfully… green, don’t they?”
Me: *following his eyes* “Sir… I think you’re talking about the pickles.”
Customer: “Oh… that’s what they are? Could have fooled me.”
Me: “…”
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