The list for July 6, 2020
NOTE FROM CHRIS:
Due to the coronavirus, some states are shutting down
restaurants and bars, while others are reopening
them so they can be shut down again in a few weeks.
restaurants and bars, while others are reopening
them so they can be shut down again in a few weeks.
The Top 15 Things Overheard in
Reopened Restaurants and Bars
Reopened Restaurants and Bars
- "What a great atmosphere they have here —- it’s really infectious!"
- "Last call, folks! No, seriously, this may be the last time I see some of you alive."
- "Thank you for ordering in French, Sir. This mask isn’t hiding my eye-rolling, is it?"
- "Jager shots are five bucks, flu shots are ten."
- "With this mask on, I can’t use my lick-my-nose pickup technique."
- "Alex Jones said masks are for wimps. So take that damn thing off and read the specials again, you sheep."
- "It’s not drinking alone if you call it ‘social distancing.’"
- "Lysoltini, please."
- "Ma’am, the gentleman at the other end of the bar asked me to give you this drink and his Zoom link."
- "Two urinals in between, broseph. Social pisstancing."
- "All the food here smells bland and tastes flavorless and… oh shit."
- "You’re so hot I don’t know whether to take you to a hotel or an ER."
- "I get the temperature check at the door, but using a meat thermometer is just plain weird."
- "Really? You’ve never heard of the reverse cowgirl virus test?"
And the Number 1 Thing Overheard in Reopened Restaurants and Bars…
- "Oh my God, these nachos are to *die* for!"
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CREDITS
Selected from 69 submissions from 25 contributors.
Today’s list authors were:
- Bill Muse, Seattle, WA — 1, 6 (131st #1)
- Chuck Smith, Woodbridge, VA — 2, 11
- Lori Petterson, Fairfax, VA — 3
- Carl Knorr, Devo City, OH — 4
- Greg Preece, Toronto, Canada — 5, 12
- Michael Whitmire, Houston, TX — 7
- Mike Vance, Houston, TX — 8
- Curtis Stoddard, Cedar Hills, UT — 9
- Chris White, Olympia, WA — 10. list moderator
- Martin Bredeck, Hybla Valley, VA — 13
- Kim Moser, New York, NY — 14
- Larry Hollister, Concord, CA — 15
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