The Comment of the Week
Without meaning to stir up the pot again -- really -- I have to award this week's Comment of the Week to Cleatus. Come on, you know it's funny. EL
You: Waitress, can we have some more lightly carbonated water from the mineral springs on the western approach just outside Ravenna shipped in earthen flasks with calvados-soaked apricots as stoppers, as well as some more of that delicious crusty baguette made from desiccated sea-algae flour from the fronds of the giant plumes in the Sargasso Sea?
Waitress: Certainly, coming right up. You're all foodies, aren't you? ...
You: Why, yes, how could you tell?
W: Well, for one thing, what's that goblet of mare sweat doing on the table?
You: That's not mare sweat. That's a goblet of Alka Seltzer sans fizz. My wife has a touchy stomach, but she is a chronic procrastinator.
W: May I bring her an after soothing dinner mint?
You: Yes, please, and a sphygmomanometer. By the way, may I touch you lightly?
W: Of course. Anything else?
You: Our check, please.
W: You'll be happy to learn that we now print our checks on food-grade rice parchment. You may eat the check after you've paid it.
You: Can I get that in six slices, to go?
W: Yes. The gratuity will be included, also edible, so we’ll be watching from the bus station as you all squabble about it. I'll remove the cutlery now...
You: Delightful. But leave that big pepper mill, will you?
Posted by: Cleatus | October 7, 2009 10:13 AM
Comments
As Pogo said, "We have met the enemy and he is us."
Posted by: bra1nchild | October 10, 2009 11:07 PM
Ah, may I touch you lightly... That brought laughter once again.
Posted by: sean | October 10, 2009 11:15 PM
Well deserved, Cleatus!
Posted by: Dahlink | October 11, 2009 7:18 AM
I thought that comment worthy of CoTW when I first read it. I'm glad you picked it!
Posted by: PCB Rob | October 11, 2009 8:43 AM
Congrats, Cleatus. Your riposte was lighter than drizzled foam and more amusing than an amuse bouche.
Posted by: Michael A. Gray | October 11, 2009 8:50 AM
It was a little over the top, Cleatus. Just how I like it.
Posted by: Laura Lee | October 11, 2009 9:04 AM
Fantastic! Just what this morning needed!
Posted by: Maggi | October 11, 2009 10:27 AM
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen...I'll be here all week...Try the veal...And remember your server...
Posted by: Cleatus | October 11, 2009 9:23 PM
Loved reading this--and laughing--again. Way to go, Cleatus, but then, most of what you write makes me laugh ... you're VERY funny!
Posted by: Dottie | October 11, 2009 11:50 PM
Cleatus,
As for remembering the server, is that remembering to touch them lightly?
Glad you joined the Sandbox!
Posted by: PCB Rob | October 12, 2009 2:40 AM
I found that comment to be offensive and close minded.
Posted by: Corey | October 12, 2009 8:27 AM
Corey, you're never going to get CoTW now.
Posted by: Laura Lee | October 12, 2009 8:44 AM
I find all comments that beat mine for CoTW to be offensive and close minded.
You're right though Laura, I think my window of opportunity has passed.
Posted by: Corey | October 12, 2009 9:21 AM
Don't give up, Corey. You just never know.
Hint: try some haiku. That always goes over well.
Posted by: Laura Lee | October 12, 2009 10:55 AM
Comment of the Week
chosen arbitrarily,
not based on merit
Foodie recognition,
sweet internet infamy,
the elusive prize
Dining@Large snubs
me once again. Is it cause
I'm black? Definitely!
(I'm not black, but I know that EL assumed I was)
Posted by: Corey | October 12, 2009 3:00 PM
Nominate Corey
even though he can't quite count
syllables. Awesome!
Posted by: Laura Lee | October 12, 2009 4:32 PM
Every post I make is more embarrassing than the last. I don't count good.
I don't know. This one isn't as off-the-wall as the one where you said I assumed you were black. EL
Posted by: Corey | October 12, 2009 9:18 PM