Natural Selection In Action
(A man walks in and is very excited about getting a cheesesteak.)
Customer: “Let me get everything on that, but no tomatoes!”
Me: “Don’t worry, it doesn’t come with tomatoes.”
Customer: “Good! No tomatoes though, man. Absolutely no tomatoes! I’m allergic to tomatoes, man.”
Me: “Not a problem.”
Customer: “Good. Just make sure there are no tomatoes ’cause I’m really allergic to them and I could die. If you put tomatoes on there it will kill me!”
Me: “Okay…”
Customer: “Now let me get extra ketchup.”
Me: “…”
Editor’s note: Not Always Right is aware that it is possible to be allergic to raw tomatoes and not be allergic to ketchup. This story remains available due to the humor found in the ironic punchline. It is not intended to be used as the basis for allergen advice.
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