Archive for November 8th, 2009

Change.

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Part two of Bruce Buschel’s “100 Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do” is up at the NYT website. Oddly, FARK linked to part one on Saturday. My earlier comment stands; the only problem with this list is that the people who need it the most won’t read it, or if they do, won’t pay attention. (The comments confirm this.)

I do want to call out one item in particular; this is a pet peeve of many people I know, including some members of my family, and I was wondering if Mr. Buschel would include it:

88. Do not ask if a guest needs change. Just bring the change.

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Your loser update: week 9.

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

I thought perhaps it was too much to expect another 0-16 run after last year. I had hopes that the Lions would make it 0-32, but those were dashed. But it hurts that Green Bay lost to Tampa. You see, I have a certain fondness for the Packers; I admire their ownership structure, and I have a certain amount of affection for the silly cheeseheads, among other reasons.

Sadly, the Pack wasn’t able to pull this one out.

NFL teams that still have a chance to go 0-16:

None.

That’s all, folks. Drive carefully, and remember to tip your waitress.

Edited to add: But, hey! The New Jersey Nets still have a shot at going 0-82! Too bad I don’t care about NBA basketball (or, as I like to call it, “our long national nightmare”).

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