(There’s a local pizza place we’ve been loyal to for several years now, due to both price and quality. However, they keep their ovens VERY hot, and many things end up quite dark or outright burnt. We always ask for ours to be light, but check to make sure anyway before going home.)
Husband: “Oh, d*** it, they burned my calzone!”
Me: “Crap. Want me to bring it back?”
Husband: “Please, you keep a level head better than me.”
(I come back inside and step to the counter.)
Me: “Excuse me, I don’t mean to complain but the calzone was—”
(The guy at the counter grabs a ten dollar bill from the register and slaps it down.)
Worker: “Just take it and go.”
Me: “I don’t want my money back; I just want food that isn’t burnt.”
Worker: “You’re always in here doing this. I don’t have time. I’ve got other customers to take care of.”
Me: *turning to look at the three people sitting down* “Well, I didn’t want to make a scene; you got loud first. And, I haven’t had to complain in three or four months. I love your food, just not when it’s charcoal on the bottom.”
Worker: “Oh, quit exaggerating and get out of here.”
Me: *smacks the calzone on the counter, sounding like a wood block* “Still think I’m exaggerating?”
Worker: “Just go! Just go!”
(I go out to the car, take a long breath, and explain to my husband.)
Husband: “WOW I’m glad that wasn’t me!”
Me: “I’M not! I almost had to murder someone with a calzone!”