new random observation thread

[Blueline29]

So I'm awake now because I'm waiting for DHL to drop off my printer (could be soon, could be 12 hours from now....such is the beauty of DHL ) and am watching an episode of Dirty Jobs. In it, Mike Rowe uses a phrase that could, quite possibly, be the greatest potential-band-name in the history of mankind: Industrial Anus.

[STL JA]

So I'm awake now because I'm waiting for DHL to drop off my printer (could be soon, could be 12 hours from now....such is the beauty of DHL ) and am watching an episode of Dirty Jobs. In it, Mike Rowe uses a phrase that could, quite possibly, be the greatest potential-band-name in the history of mankind: Industrial Anus.

[Blues Fan in SF]

Mike Rowe uses a phrase that could, quite possibly, be the greatest potential-band-name in the history of mankind: Industrial Anus.

I liked "Sonic Death Monkey" better.

[big d note]

Here's a random question for the random observation thread: how much do you usually tip for curbside pickup at a restaurant? I've started using them just recently (easier than taking a newborn to a restaurant) but I'm not sure what the tipping etiquette is. I usually give them a couple dollars since I figure it's less work to bring my food to my car than actually wait on me at a table inside.

[F Keenan]

Here's a random question for the random observation thread: how much do you usually tip for curbside pickup at a restaurant? I've started using them just recently (easier than taking a newborn to a restaurant) but I'm not sure what the tipping etiquette is. I usually give them a couple dollars since I figure it's less work to bring my food to my car than actually wait on me at a table inside.

Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food. I can drive a taxi. I can, and do, cut my own hair. I did however, tip my urologist, because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones.

[SIU LAW]

Here's a random question for the random observation thread: how much do you usually tip for curbside pickup at a restaurant? I've started using them just recently (easier than taking a newborn to a restaurant) but I'm not sure what the tipping etiquette is. I usually give them a couple dollars since I figure it's less work to bring my food to my car than actually wait on me at a table inside.

I consider myself a generous tipper, and I would say that is more than enough. I don’t have experience with curbside pick-up, but I still don’t think that amount of work justifies anymore than that.

[big d note]

I usually give them like 2 bucks. I think I've given them $3 once or twice because it was really cold outside or I had a big order. My wife thought we should tip more but I didn't see the point. I don't tip anything for the people at Sonic, because I still consider that like any fast food even though they don't have a drive-thru.

[true2foo]

So I'm awake now because I'm waiting for DHL to drop off my printer (could be soon, could be 12 hours from now....such is the beauty of DHL ) and am watching an episode of Dirty Jobs. In it, Mike Rowe uses a phrase that could, quite possibly, be the greatest potential-band-name in the history of mankind: Industrial Anus.

NICE!

[cprice12]

Here's a random question for the random observation thread: how much do you usually tip for curbside pickup at a restaurant? I've started using them just recently (easier than taking a newborn to a restaurant) but I'm not sure what the tipping etiquette is. I usually give them a couple dollars since I figure it's less work to bring my food to my car than actually wait on me at a table inside.

I consider myself a generous tipper, and I would say that is more than enough. I don’t have experience with curbside pick-up, but I still don’t think that amount of work justifies anymore than that.

Tipping for curbside pickup? You mean like at Chili's?
I don't think it warrants tipping at all...and I consider myself a good tipper. I tip 20-25% based on the level of service.

With curbside service, the only thing they are doing is walking your food to your car. They don't fill or refill your drinks, they don't remove your dirty dishes, get you more bread or butter, or make a couple visits just to see how things are...and they don't cook the food. And to be honest...half of the time I have to walk in to get my food because they don't come out.

Curbside service isn't that unlike going through a drive-thru at McDonalds....except they may walk 20 ft. farther to your car...and sometimes fast food drive-thrus have you pull around because the food will be a couple minutes, and then they walk it out to your car. THAT, is exactly the same as curbside service...and I doubt anyone tips those people.

Pizza delivery guys bring the pizza to your home...so tipping them is understandable.

Buffet meals warrant a smaller tip since I am getting all of the food myself. The only thing the waiter/waitress is doing is refilling drinks and removing plates. They aren't taking an order, nor do they bring the food to the table. They aren't doing anything special to warrant a 20-25% tip. I might leave a couple bucks tip MAX for a buffet meal.

[ksbluesfan]

I wouldn't tip for that either. Two bucks is more than they expect.

[Blueline29]

Has there ever been a music video--in all the history of music videos--more abitrarily disturbing than "Total Eclipse of the Heart," by Bonnie Tyler?

[Portland Blues]

Has there ever been a music video--in all the history of music videos--more abitrarily disturbing than "Total Eclipse of the Heart," by Bonnie Tyler?

If you mean "Has there ever in the history of filmmaking been better special effects?" Then the answer is a resounding "No".

[Blueline29]

Has there ever been a music video--in all the history of music videos--more abitrarily disturbing than "Total Eclipse of the Heart," by Bonnie Tyler?

If you mean "Has there ever in the history of filmmaking been better special effects?" Then the answer is a resounding "No".

That, seriously, was one of the most franked-up things I've ever seen, and I have seen some franked-up stuff in my day, believe me. I mean, ninjas spontaneously appearing in a church and doing kicks and shit in the aisle? Wow.

[Mellanby_equals_grit]

Buffet meals warrant a smaller tip since I am getting all of the food myself. The only thing the waiter/waitress is doing is refilling drinks and removing plates. They aren't taking an order, nor do they bring the food to the table. They aren't doing anything special to warrant a 20-25% tip. I might leave a couple bucks tip MAX for a buffet meal.

Being as I worked in one of those places in high school.. Who do you think stocks the buffett?

[big d note]

Tipping for curbside pickup? You mean like at Chili's?
I don't think it warrants tipping at all...and I consider myself a good tipper. I tip 20-25% based on the level of service.

With curbside service, the only thing they are doing is walking your food to your car. They don't fill or refill your drinks, they don't remove your dirty dishes, get you more bread or butter, or make a couple visits just to see how things are...and they don't cook the food. And to be honest...half of the time I have to walk in to get my food because they don't come out.

I figure they take my order over the phone and bring it out to my car in 15 degree weather, usually several trips back and forth with the food and the bill, that's worth a couple bucks. I don't get a beverage with my curbside pickup, so it's still a lot cheaper than it would be eating inside and leaving a full tip.

[big d note]

Today on wikipedia I learned about figging:

Figging most commonly refers to the act of inserting a piece of fresh, skinless ginger into the anus or rectum. The ginger causes a strong burning sensation in the anus without causing permanent damage.

[and it goes on...]

We recently got some chai at the office to add to our beverage selection, and I decided to look up chai on wikipedia since I'd never had it before. Then I followed the link to ginger which led me to figging.

I had no idea that the Victorians were into weird S&M stuff like shoving plants into their rectums.

[Portland Blues]

Today on wikipedia I learned about figging:

Figging most commonly refers to the act of inserting a piece of fresh, skinless ginger into the anus or rectum. The ginger causes a strong burning sensation in the anus without causing permanent damage.

[and it goes on...]

We recently got some chai at the office to add to our beverage selection, and I decided to look up chai on wikipedia since I'd never had it before. Then I followed the link to ginger which led me to figging.

I had no idea that the Victorians were into weird S&M stuff like shoving plants into their rectums.

I think those two guys in the Guinness commercials started this practice. That's why they bounce when they walk.

[WaukeeBlues]

libraries start to smell funny when you've been in them for more than 7 hours...

[SteveO]

libraries start to smell funny when you've been in them for more than 7 hours...

Sure it wasn't you?

[Portland Blues]

I have at this point played the same number of NHL games this season as Cam "Tek" Janssen.