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#2

Every Freakin Time! At My House Anyway

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361points

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Auntriarch 3 years ago

Praise the goddess Anoia!

9points

As you can tell from the pictures, working in a restaurant can be really demanding. But nowadays, the whole industry is stressed. And it's mostly due to the pandemic.

The National Restaurant Association said restaurant and food-service sales were $240 billion below its 2020 pre-covid forecasts. Over 110,000 eating and drinking establishments closed last year, either temporarily or for good. The association hopes 2021 will be a year of rebuilding, with trends like off-premise dining and delivery continuing to gain importance as consumer preferences shift.

The report, which surveyed 6,000 operators and 1,000 adults, said restaurant and food-service sales came in at $659 billion last year — that’s $240 billion lower than its pre-pandemic projections for the year of $899 billion in total sales.

#3

Yes Please

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355points

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Christina Schulte 3 years ago

I..... I would watch the heck out of that.

145points

#4

Lost My Job As A Receptionist Due To Covid And Got A Job As A Dishwasher To Make Ends Meet

Today, during rush hour, the chef guided me into making these because he was swamped. I know it's not much, but I'm proud. I've discovered a passion. He's helping me pick out a government culinary school.

Phoenix_girl1911 Report

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342points

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Whitney Gal 3 years ago

Aww, congrats!

64points

#5

Promoted A Dishwasher To Prep Cook, She Worked Her Ass Off, Promoted Her To Line Cook, Continued To Crush It. Tomorrow I’m Giving Her, Her First Knife Of Her Own For Her Hard Work

Final score:

340points

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Moi 3 years ago

Wow... gorgeous! And congrats to her!

62points

"If one looks at the industry in terms of actual sales volume level at the end of 2020, it was down at 2014 levels. In other words, the industry has been set back six years of sales growth," Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of research at the National Restaurant Association, said as the trade group released its annual analysis.

But there has been a silver lining. Riehle noted that the Covid crisis prompted operators to get creative with new forays into technology and delivery, and many are hoping the second half of 2021 will bring an opportunity for a rebound as consumers have missed dining out.

#6

Some Meals Are More Hateful Than Others

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328points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Hilarious

42points

#7

This Made It So Much Easier To Cook For This Customer

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291points

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Moi 3 years ago (edited)

Wow.... what a thoughtful note. While I understand they have an allergy- to put that they are happy with a sub, would certainly make life easier on the chef!

23points

#8

Chef Cut Himself So Badly Yesterday He Had To Go To The Hospital And Take The Day Off. We Set Up His Station This Morning With His Safety In Mind

Final score:

290points

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ThatOneWriter 3 years ago

I've met enough chefs to know he's gonna find a way to make those scissors do /damage/ when he comes back 😂

78points

#9

7 Months Ago I Quit My S**tty Fast Food Job To Wash Dishes In The Local Steakhouse. Today They Put Me On Salads. Dreams Do Come True

Final score:

286points

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Moi 3 years ago

Good on you! And good luck - you can climb further up the ladder!! 💜

59points

"It's important to think of 2021 as the year of transition," he said. "Recovery for the industry will definitely take time."

The group is projecting a bounce back in food and beverage sales in 2021 to $731.5 billion, still far below where things stood before Covid hit the industry.

#10

New Kid Said He Wanted Some More Hours, Told Him To Go Clean The Grill. I Did Not Expect This When I Walked Back Over There.... Kids Gonna Get Some More Hours

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283points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Dang, you could eat off that thing! Oh, yeah...

107points

#11

I Stole This Picture For Karma

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279points

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Laura Mende (Human) 3 years ago (edited)

YOU CALL THIS KNIVES??? THIS IS A KNIFE!!!! (Crocodile Dundee fan here)

87points

#12

How Do You Really Feel?

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268points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)

Uhm, it can be fun but I totally get this. Everytime I want to open a drawer .... He's right there standing in front of it. If possible I'll let him stir something.

61points

#13

Everyone Pitched In To Buy A Nice Knife For Him. He Always Gives It His All And Is The Sweetest Person!

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265points

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K. Lange 3 years ago

the look on his face ... :-)

65points

However, consumers continue to embrace takeout and delivery and the delta variant threatens to make dining in less of an option. So struggling establishments are transforming into pop-up restaurants.

They can take a variety of forms, from a ramen maker appearing for one night only at an established bar to a taco maker on a street corner. Cheaper to operate than regular restaurants because they have less overhead and staffing costs, pop-ups allow chefs and owners to keep working and making a living during the early part of the pandemic when dining rooms were closed and the economy was teetering — they've helped bring buzz to existing restaurants that host them. And some have even morphed into permanent new businesses.

#14

Ain’t It?

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264points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Surprise!

47points

#15

My Dad Just Sent This To Me Asking “Is This True?”

This picture really hit home with me.
I cook over 1k plates a week for people to enjoy dinner with their families and friends. And this is how i usually eat dinner. Like this or hunched over a garbage can. So if you have a chef in your life keep this picture in mind and maybe cook them a meal, sit down with them and have a nice dinner. Something like this may seem small to others but it means a lot to people like us.

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254points

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Vicky Z 3 years ago (edited)

This really depends on the place you are working and it's not only in restaurants! I have eaten lunches like these working in hotels but I've also eaten properly at a table with colleagues! It depends how shitty is the place you work

8points

#16

Or They're A Benedict Arnold

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248points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

True.

43points

#17

Anthony Bourdain Stopped By My Mom’s Kitchen While Filming When I Was A Kid. She Mentioned That We Tried To Go To His Book Signing The Night Before But Couldn’t. So He Grabbed An Envelope Out Of The Trash And Signed It For Me

Anthony Bourdain Stopped By My Mom’s Kitchen While Filming When I Was A Kid. She Mentioned That We Tried To Go To His Book Signing The Night Before But Couldn’t. So He Grabbed An Envelope Out Of The Trash And Signed It For Me

Final score:

243points

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KJ 3 years ago

Lovely thing for him to do, RIP Anthony!

73points

The flexibility of the take-out and delivery options helped Alex Thaboua meet those challenges. Thaboua is co-owner of Electric Burrito, which began as a pop-up at Mister Paradise bar in New York in 2020. A permanent location opened in May and is focused on take-out and delivery, so even if there is another lockdown, the restaurant will be able to operate, he said.

#18

Preach!

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235points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Customers of Uber Eats did this too!

4points

#19

Shots Have Been Fired

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212points

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Devil's Advocate 3 years ago

Also burger king. Might be flame grilled, but not in the store it's not!

19points

#20

Restaurant Food Is Low Risk For Transmitting Covid-19

Final score:

203points

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Must Be Bored Again 3 years ago

When I was a teen, my best friend and I both work at an ice cream store. We always worked the closing shift together. After the front doors were locked, we would each get as far away from each other as possible in the small space of our building, then using the long plastic milkshake spoons, we would launch toppings, specifically nuts and cherries trying to hit each other while taking cover behind display cases. It wasn't anything but some silly fun. Yes, we wasted small amounts of toppings but we were the ones who had to clean the store before we could go home and we would never leave the mess for anyone else to have to clean it up.

32points

#21

Thank You For Your Service

Final score:

203points

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Moi 3 years ago

Yeah... upmost respect for all of the employees

46points

“This flexibility was something we found very important during our pop-up stages, when the world was getting locked down and heavy restrictions were being placed on businesses,” he told Associated Press. “We’ve designed our operations in a way that we can continue to operate with a lean team, with every safety precaution taken, to be able to serve guests in both a to-go and delivery capacity.”

It's places like this that help keep your mood positive.

#22

Always Remember Where You Came From. 9 Years Ago On My First Day In The Kitchen As A Dishwasher vs. Where I Am Today. Never Underestimate Yourself

Final score:

201points

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Poultry Geist 3 years ago

Angel 😇

18points

#23

All Restaurants Should Do This, Almost Makes Me Want To Ask For An Application. 8 Upvotes And I’ll Buy Boh A Drink

Final score:

193points

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Gaby Almodovar 3 years ago

What about paying your staff, instead of begging the clients?

16points

#24

Does It Need A Title?

Final score:

193points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

Makes me wonder why people would even bother to become a chef in the US.

28points

#25

Karen Brings Her Own Bell For When She Needs Her Servers Attention

Final score:

191points

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Moi 3 years ago

Wow..... thats all I can say

89points

#26

Covid Crying

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190points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Funny in a sad kind of way.

37points

#27

Watching My Online Graduation During Prep, Hopefully They Read My Name Before Service Starts

Final score:

190points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

This is such a statement. I feel like I should find this photo in an acclaimed periodical or something. Congrats on your graduation! Congrats on your job! Congrats on sticking with it and making it through!

67points

#28

Can I Do My Prep In The Walk-N?

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186points

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Otter 3 years ago

And the next meme photo on the running meme is of nurses doing heavy lifting in plastic gowns and heavy-duty face covers.

46points

#29

Truth

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175points

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deathrose 3 years ago

True though. Trade jobs like cooking are one of the few industries that will hire convics.

35points

#30

Sodium Chloride

Final score:

173points

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Deborah B 3 years ago

Except for it's pink. We like that.

122points

#31

I Mean He Ain’t Wrong

Final score:

172points

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Ripley 3 years ago

Butter and salt. In large quantities.

64points

#32

Good Luck To All Of Our Kitchen Comrades Who Have To Work Tonight/Tomorrow Night In The USA

Final score:

166points

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anthony tintori 3 years ago

I make it a point not to patronize any business when it is open on a national holiday.

51points

#33

I Love Seeing Signs Of Restaurants Not Opening Because They Won't Pay

Final score:

158points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

The signs are great. It firmly lets me know which businesses to avoid in the future. If you don't treat your employees right, I have no interest in spending money at your establishment.

61points

#34

Do You Guys Have Banned Music?

Final score:

158points

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Young Minami Kotaro 3 years ago

Written twice? Damn..this restaurant owner must really hate Nickelback..

74points

#35

I Love Our Customers

Final score:

150points

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Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago

That made me chuckle.

37points

#36

Sorry Chef

Final score:

149points

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Laura Mende (Human) 3 years ago

My mom (62yrs) had a bicycle accident, hurt her wrist in a bad way. Bleed A LOT. Couldn't move her hand properly. So I took her to the hospital, nothing so serious, only sprained, but the pain was intense. My Mom works in the kitchen of a student's dormitory. My turn to call her boss, a bloody fu****g old hag. She said: "And it's REALLY not possible that your mom come in?? This does not go well with my plans..." IS THIS SO BI***????

43points

#37

Happy Birthday!!!!

Final score:

148points

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KJ 3 years ago

Suspiciously specific.

61points

#38

My Mouth Dropped When I Read This. Every Resturant Should Do This. [veggie Galaxy In Boston]

Final score:

137points

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Mohsie Supposie 3 years ago

Better still.. pay everyone well so there will be no "gap" to fill in the first place!

26points

#39

Am I Wrong Tho?

Final score:

127points

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Rod Egret 3 years ago

To be honest I don't get it.

21points

#40

Wonderful Weather We’re Having Huh?

Final score:

124points

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Guy MacGregor 3 years ago

Just checked on Urbandictionnary: BOH means "Back Of House"

20points

#41

Better Than A High School Reunion

Final score:

124points

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Vicky Z 3 years ago

If i get to choose the coworkers yes but if it's all of them hell no!

30points

#42

Friend Sent Me This, Thought Of You Boys. Wash Ya Damn Hands And Stay Safe Out There

Final score:

123points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Both.

34points

#43

Every Damn Time...

Final score:

119points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

Heck, I appreciated that. I made almost no money without tips. If I braved the weather, I'm not complaining when customers do too.

25points

#44

Well It’s Official, We Cut Ourselves On The Same Day So Now We’re Married By Kitchen Law

Final score:

119points

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kjorn 3 years ago

are you bloodbrothers now?

29points

#45

I Mean

Final score:

115points

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Moi 3 years ago

100% agree... sometimes the chef within you just doesn't wanna come out! 😅

41points

#46

Currently Work In It, Worked As A Line Cook For Years. This Similarity Occured To Me The Other Day

Final score:

112points

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Rod Egret 3 years ago

As a gourmet software engineer I approve!

33points

#47

Triggered

Final score:

102points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Little pretentious?

32points

#48

Polishing Myself With A Towel When I Get Out And Rolling Myself Up In My Bed

Final score:

89points

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Richard Grady 3 years ago

Fork in the garbage disposal* Ding-da-da-ding-da-ding-da-ding-ding

13points

#49

Closed At 10, And Then This Happens

Final score:

78points

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Deborah B 3 years ago

Some managers need to learn to say "No, our kitchen closed at 10pm."

172points

#50

What's Your State Or Regional Garbage Food That's Great? Here's Mine

Final score:

69points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

What the hell is this?

72points

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#51

Currently Work In It, Worked As A Line Cook For Years. This Similarity Occured To Me The Other Day

Final score:

49points

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deathrose 3 years ago

"This sounds like a problem for future me"

15points

#52

Hey, Crabman

Final score:

34points

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Susie Elle 3 years ago

You gotta tong those tongs to check if the tongs are tonging properly. It's a rule.

19points

#53

I’m A 16 Year Old Cook, Chef Put Me In Charge Of Butchering, I Was Very Nervous But I’m Getting Pretty Freakin Good

Final score:

31points

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ThatOneWriter 3 years ago

Very nice!!

3points

#54

My Cook Is Supposed To Be In Tomorrow At 7am And He Just Woke Up From A Nap. He Thought He Lost His Job

Final score:

30points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

This is why I changed my clocks to 24 hour time.

14points

#55

Job Interviews Tend To Be Pretty Silent

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30points

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Slick 3 years ago

It's true. I can't speak politely for more than two sentences. Lol

8points

#56

Miss It

Final score:

29points

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deathrose 3 years ago

The Rage. The Rage is our power. It's how we make it through the shift. It's why our food is so good. Love makes you slow, Love makes you nervous. The Rage, the Hate, makes your strong, fast, and confident.

21points

#57

It’s A Wage Shortage

Final score:

29points

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zovjraar 3 years ago

yup

2points

#58

When The Servers Start Flirting

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28points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

No flirting needed. Restaurants should provide at least one meal per shift to their servers. Heck, they want the servers to know what the food tastes like, right? A shift meal is pretty common. (Or a shift discount, but servers know how to plug in the menu for the cheapest amount anyway.)

11points

#59

Alisa Was A S**tty Manager

Final score:

27points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

Seems like Wendy's got a hang of hiring sh!tty managers who make their staff walk out.

2points

#60

This Is How My Dish Crew Brought In The New Year

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26points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

I hope you value them.

12points

#61

Restaurant Owners Looking For Cooks Right Now

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26points

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Deborah B 3 years ago

Have you tried... higher pay, better condition, and benefits? "all out of ideas"

13points

#62

All My Dishies Know What I’m Talking About

Final score:

26points

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Devil's Advocate 3 years ago

Dish brushes have a scraper on the back of them, that's what the "kick" is for, it's not just styling!

5points

#63

It's Magical, When It Happens

Final score:

26points

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Terry Tobias 3 years ago

It's the best!

1point

#64

Somebody's Got A Birthday

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25points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

This whole charade of restaurant staff singing for people who celebrate being one year closer to death is just humiliating. For all parties involved.

12points

#65

Anyone Else?

Final score:

25points

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Kay blue 3 years ago

My ex boyfriend was a chef, I used to make him fish finger sandwiches when he got home from work. To him it was the best food ever!

6points

#66

Everyone Needs This Experience

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25points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

One of our ex-presidents would benefit from this.

11points

#67

She Uses Hot Water To Defrost Food, And Then Asks Why I Don’t Eat At Work

Final score:

24points

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Otter 3 years ago

Dude. send an anonymous tip to your local health department!

24points

#68

I'm Kinda Gonna Miss Mothers Day Breakfast

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23points

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AzKhaleesi 3 years ago

Me probably tonight and every night in the foreseeable future... I just got moved to 12 hour shifts....12 hour NIGHT shifts. Please send help.

9points

#69

I Love Pulling This Joke

Whenever a BOH coworker comes in a date to dine. Keep bringing them plates of edible bullsh*t. Chef to table style. Let it pile up in front of them until they have at least 6 plates of miso mayo and peanuts. Every plate must look good but make 0 sense. Explain nothing.

auston18 Report

Final score:

23points

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Demi Zwaan 3 years ago

What is BOH?

6points

#70

Industry Stuff

Final score:

22points

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ispeak catanese 3 years ago

I'd like to buy a comma.

16points

#71

They’ve Kept Us Alive Really

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22points

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deathrose 3 years ago

I have a cabinet full of them at home.

4points

#72

Seriously Worried About You Guys

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21points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Fantasy vs. Reality.

2points

#73

Only Needs Changing When You Have 10 Other Things Going On

Final score:

21points

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Michelle Brandt 3 years ago

Stupid things....

3points

#74

It's The Fry Trays For Me

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20points

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Lyone Fein 3 years ago

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#75

All Our Hard Work, Ruined

Final score:

18points

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Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

Door Dash doesn't make it right, either.

2points

#76

While There Is A Lower Class, I Am In It

Final score:

17points

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Andy Acceber 3 years ago

Yep! Insta-speaker.

10points

#77

I Don't Want To Be Here Anymore Today

Final score:

17points

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Sasy 3 years ago (edited)

did this once with a huge jar of freshly crushed garlic and olive oil after just mopping the floor, spilled the whole thing all over myself, it was very messy, smelly and slippery.

10points