All Roads Lead To Rome
It’s prom season, and our restaurant seems to be a popular spot for a lot of high schoolers to take out their dates. Our restaurant is in the city of Rome, Georgia, and we like to advertise the fact that we’re one of the oldest continually open restaurants in the city.
Teen #1: “So, how old is this place?”
Me: “It’s been renovated a few times, but the restaurant has been around almost as long as the city.”
Teen #2: “How long is that?”
Me: “The city was founded in 1834, so almost 190 years!”
Teen #1: “So… like… ancient Rome?”
Me: “Haha! Good one!”
Teen #2: “What do you mean?”
Me: “I mean that was a good joke.”
Teen #1: “What joke?”
Me: “About ancient Rome.”
Teen #1 & #2: *Blank expressions*
Me: “Can I get you started on drinks?”
I come back later with their drinks, and one of them has brought up Wikipedia on their phone.
Teen #2: “Oh! Did you know there’s another Rome in Europe?!”