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Woman Who Thought The Rapture Was About To Happen Dishes Out Huge Tips, Returns For A Refund
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Woman Who Thought The Rapture Was About To Happen Dishes Out Huge Tips, Returns For A Refund

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To most, occurrences like the solar eclipse are nothing more than interesting spectacles that are fun to observe and most likely forget about a week later. And yet, there are always some people who take every such event a little too seriously.

For example, one woman like that was so sure that the moon momentarily covering the sun meant the Rapture was here that she started dishing out massive tips to her servers, pitying them, as according to her, they were sinners who wouldn’t get ascended. However, when the next day, nothing changed, she came back demanding to be refunded. Scroll down to read the full story!

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A total solar eclipse sure is an interesting thing to witness, but fortunately, it’s not the end of the world as some people choose to believe

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A woman was working as a waitress at a restaurant when another woman left her a $300 tip, believing that the coming solar eclipse was a sign of the Rapture

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The same woman came back the next day, this time bringing her partner with her, and left a $777 tip for another server

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When the Rapture didn’t happen, the woman barged back into the restaurant, demanding a refund and lying that her tips were somehow fraudulent

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By that time, the workers had already gotten their salaries and paid their taxes for them, so they couldn’t return the money

As most are probably aware, the most recent solar eclipse happened on April 8th, just a few days ago. But this story, while connected, started a little bit earlier.

Roughly four days before the event, a woman visited the taco restaurant in Florida that the OP worked at and, after getting a $40 bill, tipped $300, leaving a note, “in case you don’t rise on the 8th.”

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The next day, the woman came back with a guy who was most likely her partner. This time, another waiter served them, but despite knowing about her behavior, the guy chose not to give her any special treatment. 

The woman kept asking if the server was Christian, and when he said he wasn’t, she started talking about how it would be so awful for the sinners who would be left on Earth after the 8th. However, he didn’t engage in discussion too much and served them as regular clients.

On her way out, the woman left a massive tip of $777. The guy was hesitant to take the tip, so he got the manager, who asked the woman if she was sure of what she was doing. She verbally confirmed and left.

On April 9th, a day after the solar eclipse, the very same woman stormed back in and demanded a refund. When she was refused, she started throwing impossible fraud accusations, but the salaries and the taxes that come with them were already paid on the 5th, so there was nothing anyone could do about it.

The commenters at the end of this whole story were very amused by these events but weren’t too surprised by the outcome. They commended the OP for standing her ground and for keeping them updated about the events while also berating the other woman for being a good Christian only when it suited her.

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A story like this is definitely not the first one of its kind, and it will probably not be the last one, either. Witnessing a solar eclipse is not a usual thing, but with all the science out there to explain it, it’s easy to start wondering why people still take it as a sign of something bigger.

Well, as GotQuestions.org wrote, many believers connect this event to the end of times due to how that process is described in some of the biblical passages, specifically Matthew 24:29. According to it, one of the signs of the Rapture is the sun being darkened and the moon no longer giving its light, which does sound a lot like a solar eclipse. 

However, it seems that a lot of these people fixate on this one specific detail and forget that the very same passage also describes stars falling from the sky and the planets shaking. In addition, all this is supposed to come immediately after great distress, the like of which the world has never seen before, so even if you do believe in it, it is quite evident that a regular solar eclipse is just not it.

In addition, Daisy Dobrijevic of Space.com explained that this occurrence was not so unusual after all. Solar eclipses only happen during the new moon phase, but that is still enough for them to usually be visible between 2 and 5 times a year. You just have to be in the right place at the right time.

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Moreover, there are a few different types of solar eclipses:

  • Total solar eclipse: The sun is fully blocked by the moon, like the one on April 8th.
  • Partial solar eclipse: The moon only obscures a part of the sun, with the other part remaining visible.
  • Annular solar eclipse: The moon appears to be at the center of the sun but doesn’t block it completely.
  • Hybrid solar eclipse: The rarest type, which is a combination of total and annular solar eclipses, moving from one to the other.

So, ultimately, the eclipse of the sun is a pretty regular yet nonetheless fascinating spectacle to feast your eyes on that doesn’t mark any kind of end of the world. However, if you do indeed believe that the Rapture will come and want to up your chances by dashing out massive tips to servers, at least be decent enough to not go back demanding refunds afterward.

What did you think of this story? Have you ever dealt with anyone similar? Tell us all about it in the comments below!

The commenters were very amused by this pretend Christian who was only so positive and generous when it suited her

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byzantiume2 avatar
FreeTheUnicorn
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see she didn't believe hard enough to donate the Mercedes. She knew she would actually need wheels after the 8th.

libstak avatar
Libstak
Community Member
2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, the whole rapture failed because she was not sincere in her belief..sarcasm directed at her stupid belief btw. As evidenced by her demand for a refund "due to fraud" on the 9th. I mean she can repent trying to get innocent people charged with fraud on Sunday and be forgiven, right? When will they EVER learn fgs.

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Donkey boi
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do these people not know that there is a total eclipse around every 18 months? Just, somewhere else on earth. For it to occur in the same place however, it can take around 300-400 years.

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FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is like the people who paid someone to look after their pets post rapture and then tried to sue to get the money back when they didn't ascend. I think it was in SC.

libstak avatar
Libstak
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I remember that, total hypocrites wondering why the rapture didn't happen...proving it would never happen for them anyway days later lmao. BTW there is nothing in the bible about a foretelling of a "rapture". We are told clearly that NO ONE will know the day but two men will be working in a field and one will be taken and the other remain and so on and so forth....

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Cosmikid
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope- and pray - that there is a difference between "ultra-religious" - and "totally delusional."

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Ken Beattie
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The $300 tip has to be awesome, but can't help but think she'd be a little disappointed she didn't get the $777 tip. "Here have a weeks pay in one go!"

roepi avatar
roepi
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rule of acquisition nr1: once you have their money, you never give it back.

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Kathy Richardson
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have been tempted to tell her that I was sorry she hadn't been raptured but that I was sure god would provide for her since she so willingly sacrificed so much.

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Me. Just Me.
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Behaving like this (even before coming back the next day) is an indication you don't know what the rapture is about.

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Weezy
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the saying..? "A fool and their money are soon parted"?

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Doug O
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In her head: "oh no... God is watching. I better start pretending I was a good person." Actions and motives are two separate things.

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geezeronthehill
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the rapture happened and nobody was good enough to rise in the air. Especially sinner like her.

libstak avatar
Libstak
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2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe people the world over are missing their goodest bois? Anyone check on the dogs?

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Hakitosama
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're a grown a$$ adult still believing in fairytales to the point of impacting your daily life that's on you.

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Squirrelly Panda
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really wish these "Christians" would actually study the Bible. Amongst many other things, including lots about love and forgiveness, it clearly states no one will know the day nor hour for Jesus's return. It is not clear about whether or not there will be the rapture, though I presume no one will know when that will occur, if it occurs.

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Adrian
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Religious fanatics deserve everything they get. Good for you!

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nanofarad
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother is in to rapture. she has her heart set that it will happen in her lifetime. She talks to my kids about religion and they want to hear it till she brings rapture up. It is like a light switch turns off. They tune her out and go off with out her. teens don't want to hear the world is going to end. That is an old persons dream. It goes in waves some years she is all good, some years she is ready for it happen every day.

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Sweet Fanny Adams
Community Member
2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"That 40 price meal that was stated in the menu as costing 40 was delicious and filled me up. It was excellent value for money." "Oh my goodness! I nearly forgot the idiot tax! Here you go, 1,077 on top of the 40 meal." Tipping not just silly amounts in the article, but tipping in general... images-661...a7c56.jpeg images-661db6a8a7c56.jpeg https://i.ibb.co/fpLn2YD/images.jpg

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FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see she didn't believe hard enough to donate the Mercedes. She knew she would actually need wheels after the 8th.

libstak avatar
Libstak
Community Member
2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, the whole rapture failed because she was not sincere in her belief..sarcasm directed at her stupid belief btw. As evidenced by her demand for a refund "due to fraud" on the 9th. I mean she can repent trying to get innocent people charged with fraud on Sunday and be forgiven, right? When will they EVER learn fgs.

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Donkey boi
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do these people not know that there is a total eclipse around every 18 months? Just, somewhere else on earth. For it to occur in the same place however, it can take around 300-400 years.

byzantiume2 avatar
FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is like the people who paid someone to look after their pets post rapture and then tried to sue to get the money back when they didn't ascend. I think it was in SC.

libstak avatar
Libstak
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I remember that, total hypocrites wondering why the rapture didn't happen...proving it would never happen for them anyway days later lmao. BTW there is nothing in the bible about a foretelling of a "rapture". We are told clearly that NO ONE will know the day but two men will be working in a field and one will be taken and the other remain and so on and so forth....

Load More Replies...
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Cosmikid
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope- and pray - that there is a difference between "ultra-religious" - and "totally delusional."

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Ken Beattie
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The $300 tip has to be awesome, but can't help but think she'd be a little disappointed she didn't get the $777 tip. "Here have a weeks pay in one go!"

roepi avatar
roepi
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rule of acquisition nr1: once you have their money, you never give it back.

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Kathy Richardson
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have been tempted to tell her that I was sorry she hadn't been raptured but that I was sure god would provide for her since she so willingly sacrificed so much.

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Me. Just Me.
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Behaving like this (even before coming back the next day) is an indication you don't know what the rapture is about.

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Weezy
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the saying..? "A fool and their money are soon parted"?

dougobst avatar
Doug O
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In her head: "oh no... God is watching. I better start pretending I was a good person." Actions and motives are two separate things.

nyhusmoose avatar
geezeronthehill
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the rapture happened and nobody was good enough to rise in the air. Especially sinner like her.

libstak avatar
Libstak
Community Member
2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe people the world over are missing their goodest bois? Anyone check on the dogs?

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Hakitosama
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're a grown a$$ adult still believing in fairytales to the point of impacting your daily life that's on you.

laurahelario avatar
Squirrelly Panda
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really wish these "Christians" would actually study the Bible. Amongst many other things, including lots about love and forgiveness, it clearly states no one will know the day nor hour for Jesus's return. It is not clear about whether or not there will be the rapture, though I presume no one will know when that will occur, if it occurs.

adrian_5 avatar
Adrian
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Religious fanatics deserve everything they get. Good for you!

nanofarad_1 avatar
nanofarad
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother is in to rapture. she has her heart set that it will happen in her lifetime. She talks to my kids about religion and they want to hear it till she brings rapture up. It is like a light switch turns off. They tune her out and go off with out her. teens don't want to hear the world is going to end. That is an old persons dream. It goes in waves some years she is all good, some years she is ready for it happen every day.

dylan-dior avatar
Sweet Fanny Adams
Community Member
2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"That 40 price meal that was stated in the menu as costing 40 was delicious and filled me up. It was excellent value for money." "Oh my goodness! I nearly forgot the idiot tax! Here you go, 1,077 on top of the 40 meal." Tipping not just silly amounts in the article, but tipping in general... images-661...a7c56.jpeg images-661db6a8a7c56.jpeg https://i.ibb.co/fpLn2YD/images.jpg

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