The Internet Can’t Stop Laughing At The Worst Hotel Guest Ever Who Got Banned From Hotel For Lifetime
Nova Scotia man Nick Burchill has been banned from the Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C for the last 17 years. Why? Well, he finally got the courage to explain the hilariously unfortunate circumstances that led to his ban in a recent Facebook post that has gone viral on Facebook.
It all started back in 2001, thanks to some ‘Brother’s Pepperoni,’ a local delicacy from Nick’s hometown of Halifax. His Navy buddies on the other side of the country wanted to get their hands on some, so Nick brought over an entire suitcase, as you do. As an Australian living abroad I can definitely sympathize with this, many a suitcase of Vegemite has found its way over to me by hook or by crook.
Anyway, after his baggage was misplaced by the airline for a whole day, and with his hotel room having no fridge, Nick had to come up with another solution to deal with the slow and smelly spoilage of his meat-suitcase. What unfolded next was an absolute shit-show of comedy events and poor choices, with the situation hilariously deteriorating into a seagull-infested mess and a lifetime ban for Nick. But what about the pepperoni? Did any survive seagull-geddon? I managed to rinse off some vac-packs that the seagulls could not penetrate and pass them along,” Nick told Bored Panda. “The recipients only just found out about that today.”
With the ban weighing heavily on his conscience for all these years, Nick decided that it was time for a peace offering. “I have matured and I admit responsibility for my actions,” he wrote. “I come to you, hat-in-hand to apologize for the damage I had indirectly come to cause and to ask you reconsider my lifetime ban from the property. I hope that you will see fit to either grant me a pardon, or consider my 18 year away from the empress as “time served”.
Seems like Nick has made peace with the seagulls too, even though he could be forgiven for holding a grudge. “I’m cool with gulls now,” he told us. “And I will most certainly be going back to the Empress; this time under the close supervision of my wife and children.”
Scroll down below to read Nick’s hilarious story for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Nick Burchill has been banned for 17 years from the Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C, for the most bizarre reason
In a hilarious letter to the hotel, which has gone viral on Facebook, he explains why
Here’s how people reacted
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This is why I come to this site! Every time I thought I had calmed down, I burst out laughing again!
i just read this for the third time-- still brilliant
Load More Replies...For those of you who think this is fake ( cough..Warawk, Losinger), this made ALL of the local newspapers and TV stations as well. I'm sure the Fairmont Empress would step up if this story weren't true. I have to wonder what's wrong in the lives of people who work so tirelessly to quash a laugh or harsh other people's joy? Must be really happy people ;0)
I was watching mr bean today and this instantly reminded me of him lol
Load More Replies...And I ran, I ran so far away, I couldn't get away.
Load More Replies...It really really does. They are brash feathered beasties.
Load More Replies...This is the funniest story ever, the only thing that would make this better would be photos of the trashed room. I'm glad to hear that they "pardoned" him.
“Tracey Drake, the Empress’s director of public relations, said as wild as it sounds, the story is true. Drake, who heard the news Sunday, initially thought it was an April Fool’s joke but long-term staff confirmed the tale, she said. “It’s one of those things where you can’t make this stuff up.”” TIMES COLONIST http://www.timescolonist.com/authors?author=Katie%20DeRosa
hahahaha wow! That is one crazy story, and I bet his Navy buddies thoroughly enjoyed his experiences! We need more of this on bored panda.
That was hilarious..it really made my day and makes me want to try Brother Pepperoni and stay in Empress Hotel...😁😁😁
I could not.stop.laughing!! So glad I clicked to read this. It was well worth it!
What a horrible day you had! Just about everything that could go wrong, did for you! I can imagine the horror you must have felt at the end of all this and to get banned for life, must have been the icing on the cake! I am so happy you managed to maintain your sense of humor despite the misery you must have felt. I know I would have dissolved into a puddle of tears if this had happen to me!
omg the poor women who had to clean up all that gull c**p and drool.....
PLEASE, someone, make this into a film!!! I SWEAR I'd make the Premier showing and buy the DVD if it comes to fruition!! OMG! Other than the damages caused (which I HOPE the hapless "victim" inspired were covered at his expense, which would only be the RIGHT thing to do) this event could bring much JOY to folks of all kinds. And in today's world we can ALL use some happiness and joy. If only for a few hours or says, even. And as mentioned in several posts below, star Mr. Bean as the helpless, hapless, "victim" in the story! To coin a term, it would be "EPIC!" LMAO
Hysterical!! What a great sketch this would be for Mr. Bean!!
This is like Hangover, except the guy wasn't drunk or hungover! I thought things like this happen only in comedies! This should be made into a movie!!!!
Sorry it's not about the story but I got so excited to find out he's from Nova Scotia! Or at least been there, Halifax is my home too!! So weird whenever the internet acknowledges we exist. XD
NS is home now. Originally from NB. Nice to meet you.
Load More Replies...That looked a lot like old comedy movies (from Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton to Jerry Lewis)! :)
😂😂😂😂😂 Now that was the definition of a bad day! This made my day even more so to find the local news of the area covered it and now it’s in international publications brightening people’s day too. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/lifetime-ban-lifted-17-years-after-seagulls-trash-hotel-room-over-suitcase-of-pepperoni-1.3868384
I don't know if I should feel bad for laughing so hard!!! Damn... Hahahaha
This man will have a legendary story that will be told and re-told and re-told at family events, until everyone has heard of the seagull story.
I was staying in a Ramada suites in Indianapolis some years ago and when I checked into my room I noticed about 20 ladybirds on the curtains. I’m irish and have a bit of an accent so I called the reception desk and explained that there were about 20 ladybirds in my suite and could room service come up and help. The lady on the phone said please hold the line and then I heard her say “Tyrell can you go to room 346 urgently he has 20 ladyboys in his room” I nearly passed out laughing and we cleared up the confusion eventually :)
You had better copyright this story, because I see a movie in your story's future.
Craziness at ultra level. But the why the heck did he decide it's a good idea to leave peperoni in a room with an open window unattended?
I am guessing it is one of those things where it seemed like a good idea at the time or that a better alternative didn't occur to him.
Load More Replies...The sad thing is that the pepperoni would do just fine being left out for WEEKS. Salami (of which pepperoni is a variety) was invented to stay fresh for MONTHS before the invention of refrigerators.
I guess he didn't think to ask the kitchen to store it. He could also have gotten ice and put it in the tub. I wonder how his employer reacted. I bet his Navy buddies had a good laugh.
Stopped reading at "... i was coming out west...." - started listening to Tom Waits' Goin' Out West on repeat - won't be stopping any time soon...
But really, why didn't he just ask to put them in the kitchen? They must have several fridges and surely would have some space. Sometimes people act really weirdly instead of just being logical O.o Also I can't imagine someone chasing and attacking seagulls. I mean, have you ever even SEE a seagul? Let alone pissed, hungry and scared one? If this is true, that man is fearless to the "Hercules" level O.o
Since I know him, I can confirm his Hercules level.....
Load More Replies...I'm really beginning to like you two. Like a ray of sunshine you both are. I actually agree about the fake stories but I don't care. Why it matters I'm not really sure. It's good that you're SO on top of it though Losinger.
Load More Replies...Yeah yeah yeah we get it, all posts should have the stamp "Daniel Loser doesn't approve of this post" Then we can all go on with our day without reading this copied and pasted c**p on every post.
Load More Replies...This was an awesome story. These are the type of articles I want to read.
This is why I come to this site! Every time I thought I had calmed down, I burst out laughing again!
i just read this for the third time-- still brilliant
Load More Replies...For those of you who think this is fake ( cough..Warawk, Losinger), this made ALL of the local newspapers and TV stations as well. I'm sure the Fairmont Empress would step up if this story weren't true. I have to wonder what's wrong in the lives of people who work so tirelessly to quash a laugh or harsh other people's joy? Must be really happy people ;0)
I was watching mr bean today and this instantly reminded me of him lol
Load More Replies...And I ran, I ran so far away, I couldn't get away.
Load More Replies...It really really does. They are brash feathered beasties.
Load More Replies...This is the funniest story ever, the only thing that would make this better would be photos of the trashed room. I'm glad to hear that they "pardoned" him.
“Tracey Drake, the Empress’s director of public relations, said as wild as it sounds, the story is true. Drake, who heard the news Sunday, initially thought it was an April Fool’s joke but long-term staff confirmed the tale, she said. “It’s one of those things where you can’t make this stuff up.”” TIMES COLONIST http://www.timescolonist.com/authors?author=Katie%20DeRosa
hahahaha wow! That is one crazy story, and I bet his Navy buddies thoroughly enjoyed his experiences! We need more of this on bored panda.
That was hilarious..it really made my day and makes me want to try Brother Pepperoni and stay in Empress Hotel...😁😁😁
I could not.stop.laughing!! So glad I clicked to read this. It was well worth it!
What a horrible day you had! Just about everything that could go wrong, did for you! I can imagine the horror you must have felt at the end of all this and to get banned for life, must have been the icing on the cake! I am so happy you managed to maintain your sense of humor despite the misery you must have felt. I know I would have dissolved into a puddle of tears if this had happen to me!
omg the poor women who had to clean up all that gull c**p and drool.....
PLEASE, someone, make this into a film!!! I SWEAR I'd make the Premier showing and buy the DVD if it comes to fruition!! OMG! Other than the damages caused (which I HOPE the hapless "victim" inspired were covered at his expense, which would only be the RIGHT thing to do) this event could bring much JOY to folks of all kinds. And in today's world we can ALL use some happiness and joy. If only for a few hours or says, even. And as mentioned in several posts below, star Mr. Bean as the helpless, hapless, "victim" in the story! To coin a term, it would be "EPIC!" LMAO
Hysterical!! What a great sketch this would be for Mr. Bean!!
This is like Hangover, except the guy wasn't drunk or hungover! I thought things like this happen only in comedies! This should be made into a movie!!!!
Sorry it's not about the story but I got so excited to find out he's from Nova Scotia! Or at least been there, Halifax is my home too!! So weird whenever the internet acknowledges we exist. XD
NS is home now. Originally from NB. Nice to meet you.
Load More Replies...That looked a lot like old comedy movies (from Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton to Jerry Lewis)! :)
😂😂😂😂😂 Now that was the definition of a bad day! This made my day even more so to find the local news of the area covered it and now it’s in international publications brightening people’s day too. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/lifetime-ban-lifted-17-years-after-seagulls-trash-hotel-room-over-suitcase-of-pepperoni-1.3868384
I don't know if I should feel bad for laughing so hard!!! Damn... Hahahaha
This man will have a legendary story that will be told and re-told and re-told at family events, until everyone has heard of the seagull story.
I was staying in a Ramada suites in Indianapolis some years ago and when I checked into my room I noticed about 20 ladybirds on the curtains. I’m irish and have a bit of an accent so I called the reception desk and explained that there were about 20 ladybirds in my suite and could room service come up and help. The lady on the phone said please hold the line and then I heard her say “Tyrell can you go to room 346 urgently he has 20 ladyboys in his room” I nearly passed out laughing and we cleared up the confusion eventually :)
You had better copyright this story, because I see a movie in your story's future.
Craziness at ultra level. But the why the heck did he decide it's a good idea to leave peperoni in a room with an open window unattended?
I am guessing it is one of those things where it seemed like a good idea at the time or that a better alternative didn't occur to him.
Load More Replies...The sad thing is that the pepperoni would do just fine being left out for WEEKS. Salami (of which pepperoni is a variety) was invented to stay fresh for MONTHS before the invention of refrigerators.
I guess he didn't think to ask the kitchen to store it. He could also have gotten ice and put it in the tub. I wonder how his employer reacted. I bet his Navy buddies had a good laugh.
Stopped reading at "... i was coming out west...." - started listening to Tom Waits' Goin' Out West on repeat - won't be stopping any time soon...
But really, why didn't he just ask to put them in the kitchen? They must have several fridges and surely would have some space. Sometimes people act really weirdly instead of just being logical O.o Also I can't imagine someone chasing and attacking seagulls. I mean, have you ever even SEE a seagul? Let alone pissed, hungry and scared one? If this is true, that man is fearless to the "Hercules" level O.o
Since I know him, I can confirm his Hercules level.....
Load More Replies...I'm really beginning to like you two. Like a ray of sunshine you both are. I actually agree about the fake stories but I don't care. Why it matters I'm not really sure. It's good that you're SO on top of it though Losinger.
Load More Replies...Yeah yeah yeah we get it, all posts should have the stamp "Daniel Loser doesn't approve of this post" Then we can all go on with our day without reading this copied and pasted c**p on every post.
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