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This Diner Has ‘Stupid Question’ On Their Menu And Charges 38 Cents For It
Anyone who has ever worked in customer service, or at least is familiar with the Karen meme, knows how annoying clients can be. In fact, some of them are borderline ridiculous. And while employees probably vent their frustrations in private, some places try to make their customers aware of how silly some of them can get. One of those places is a restaurant called Tom’s Diner which recently went viral for billing its customer a ‘stupid question’ charge. Yes, you’ve read that right.
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Apparently, there’s a diner in Denver which jokingly charges its customers for asking stupid questions
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The diner charges 38 cents to those customers who cannot get their heads wrapped around the simplest things.
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They even have that written on their menu as a side option.
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Of course, Tom’s Diner isn’t trying to offend anyone, in fact, their goal is to add some humor on the menu and it seems that it’s working well. After a Redditor shared a bill with a ‘stupid question’ charge, it quickly went viral.
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The general manager of the diner, Hunter Landry, told TODAY Food that they are just trying to have some fun with their menu. “It’s meant to be playful. It’s good to keep things light in today’s world,” he explained. “When we have a good fun table that engages with us or when they ask about the charge, it’s always fun to add it on,” Landry added.
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Turns out, the customers love this idea. Some even ask stupid questions on purpose. One customer wondered, “Are there any dues for the turkey club sandwich?” Another one asked, “Does the ice have any water in it?”
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A few years ago, the diner’s menu included a few more funny options. For those who aimed for a healthy meal, the menu offered: ‘Skip your next meal’ for $Money well saved and ‘Walk home’ for $ Priceless.
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Yugan Talovich 6 years ago
That 38 cent charge may be a coincidence, but in Chinese (in Taiwan, at least), 38 means silly, brainless.
Amy Smith 6 years ago
It would be interesting to have a follow up with the types of "stupid questions" they get asked. "Are there nuts in the peanut butter?"
Steven Cook 6 years ago
Over the course of my life, I have heard many people say, "There is no such thing as a stupid question". After nearly 30 years of adulting I can definitely say, "Yes, there is."
Wietse Pot 6 years ago
There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.
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Night Owl 6 years ago (edited)
"Turns out, the customers love this idea. Some even ask stupid questions on purpose. One customer wondered “Are there any dues for the turkey club sandwich?” another one asked, “Does the ice have any water in it?”" I bet the costumers are having fun and trying to one up each other in thinking of new stupid questions to ask and trying to make the staff and each other laugh. I know I'd love to visit or even work there. And I love the menus (the former and the current one) too
Valerie Lessard 6 years ago
okay then if they're going to do this s**t, then I get charge THEM for coming around to my table every f*****g 5 minutes asking "is everything okay?" while I've got a mouthful of s**t. Come here to eat, not to constantly validate you.
What's In Your Head? 6 years ago
Haha, I agree... They probably mean well, but I absolutely HATE it when I'm forced to talk with my mouth full. Always makes me feel like a pig.
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Yugan Talovich 6 years ago
That 38 cent charge may be a coincidence, but in Chinese (in Taiwan, at least), 38 means silly, brainless.
Amy Smith 6 years ago
It would be interesting to have a follow up with the types of "stupid questions" they get asked. "Are there nuts in the peanut butter?"
Steven Cook 6 years ago
Over the course of my life, I have heard many people say, "There is no such thing as a stupid question". After nearly 30 years of adulting I can definitely say, "Yes, there is."
Wietse Pot 6 years ago
There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.
Load More Replies... Night Owl 6 years ago (edited)
"Turns out, the customers love this idea. Some even ask stupid questions on purpose. One customer wondered “Are there any dues for the turkey club sandwich?” another one asked, “Does the ice have any water in it?”" I bet the costumers are having fun and trying to one up each other in thinking of new stupid questions to ask and trying to make the staff and each other laugh. I know I'd love to visit or even work there. And I love the menus (the former and the current one) too
Valerie Lessard 6 years ago
okay then if they're going to do this s**t, then I get charge THEM for coming around to my table every f*****g 5 minutes asking "is everything okay?" while I've got a mouthful of s**t. Come here to eat, not to constantly validate you.
What's In Your Head? 6 years ago
Haha, I agree... They probably mean well, but I absolutely HATE it when I'm forced to talk with my mouth full. Always makes me feel like a pig.
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