Even Barristers Gotta Hustle These Days

Two old ladies are looking at the menu, and then look over at my colleague.

Lady #1: “What does his shirt say?”

Lady #2: “Barista.”

Lady #1: “What, like a judge?”

Lady #2: “…No, Elsie.”

FYI: A barrister is a type of lawyer in the UK. They are not judges.

Lady #1: “Well, I don’t know! They might not earn as much as they used to! Everyone has a side job these days.

[Lady #2] spots me attempting to stifle a laugh.

Lady #2: *To me.* “Don’t mind Elsie. Sharp as a grape, that one.”