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Once upon a time, before the World Wars made it unfashionable, Kitchener was known as Berlin. The city is home to the largest Oktoberfest outside Germany. Oktoberfest began yesterday, and it can kiss my ass.
It's not bad enough that the streets are filled with drunken yobs in lederhosen and feathered caps. Customers yesterday were acting full-moon fucked-up, and they weren't even drunk. I blame Oktoberfest. Here are a few of the things which happened during yesterday's doughnut-serving stint:
- an Asian guy was purchasing his coffee when a regular (a nice old man) grabbed at his wallet. An altercation ensued, causing a big scene which made plenty of customers leave out of sheer discomfort.
- overall increased rudeness of customers (no doubt pissed off by Oktoberfest)
- a group of loiterers on the sidewalk outside the store windows blocking access to a pregnant woman, telling her off and making her wade off into oncoming traffic. When approached by a supervisor, say "It's a free country," to which she responded, "Yes, and this is private property."
- Customers lying about how much money they paid so they can abscond with an additional twenty-five cents in change. So petty!
- Another regular makes a large order of mostly food and one single coffee. Shows up a few minutes later to say, "Where's my coffee?" I'm almost positive he'd already taken it, but make him another. A couple of minutes later, I walk around to clear tables and see two coffees on his table. Fucker.
What the hell, people?
At least I have today off. At least![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
f00dave got a good job (w00t!). I'd give my notice right now, but if I can hold off just another week, I won't have to pay for my uniform. So I'll give my notice for the first of November. Freedom awaits, and then I can get back to good work (like teaching dance, teaching fitness classes, performing, and completing my costuming book).
And now for some links:
Treatment 'to neutralise all flu': "Scientists say they are developing an entirely new way of providing instant protection against flu." Here's hoping it works!
Fire Bible: Book-burnings, anyone?
Pierce Your Ride: Car body modification.
Marijuana may stave off Alzheimer's: "New research shows that the active ingredient in marijuana may prevent the progression of the disease by preserving levels of an important neurotransmitter that allows the brain to function."
Teeth improve memory: Don't forget to rush your teeth (and smoke that doob).
Teenagers 'smoke to ease labour': Stupid, stupid teens.
Sea monster's remains found on Arctic island: No mention on whether or not it was near Hrothgar's meade hall.
Animal bordellos draw Norwegians: "Neither Denmark nor Norway has a prohibition on sex with animals, as long as the animals do not suffer." It sounds a whole lot nicer than North American chicken batteries and crammed, inhumane abbatoirs.
Nightmare Photoshop Contest: Cool stuff!
It's not bad enough that the streets are filled with drunken yobs in lederhosen and feathered caps. Customers yesterday were acting full-moon fucked-up, and they weren't even drunk. I blame Oktoberfest. Here are a few of the things which happened during yesterday's doughnut-serving stint:
- an Asian guy was purchasing his coffee when a regular (a nice old man) grabbed at his wallet. An altercation ensued, causing a big scene which made plenty of customers leave out of sheer discomfort.
- overall increased rudeness of customers (no doubt pissed off by Oktoberfest)
- a group of loiterers on the sidewalk outside the store windows blocking access to a pregnant woman, telling her off and making her wade off into oncoming traffic. When approached by a supervisor, say "It's a free country," to which she responded, "Yes, and this is private property."
- Customers lying about how much money they paid so they can abscond with an additional twenty-five cents in change. So petty!
- Another regular makes a large order of mostly food and one single coffee. Shows up a few minutes later to say, "Where's my coffee?" I'm almost positive he'd already taken it, but make him another. A couple of minutes later, I walk around to clear tables and see two coffees on his table. Fucker.
What the hell, people?
At least I have today off. At least
f00dave got a good job (w00t!). I'd give my notice right now, but if I can hold off just another week, I won't have to pay for my uniform. So I'll give my notice for the first of November. Freedom awaits, and then I can get back to good work (like teaching dance, teaching fitness classes, performing, and completing my costuming book).And now for some links:
Treatment 'to neutralise all flu': "Scientists say they are developing an entirely new way of providing instant protection against flu." Here's hoping it works!
Fire Bible: Book-burnings, anyone?
Pierce Your Ride: Car body modification.
Marijuana may stave off Alzheimer's: "New research shows that the active ingredient in marijuana may prevent the progression of the disease by preserving levels of an important neurotransmitter that allows the brain to function."
Teeth improve memory: Don't forget to rush your teeth (and smoke that doob).
Teenagers 'smoke to ease labour': Stupid, stupid teens.
Sea monster's remains found on Arctic island: No mention on whether or not it was near Hrothgar's meade hall.
Animal bordellos draw Norwegians: "Neither Denmark nor Norway has a prohibition on sex with animals, as long as the animals do not suffer." It sounds a whole lot nicer than North American chicken batteries and crammed, inhumane abbatoirs.
Nightmare Photoshop Contest: Cool stuff!
