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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:10 AM Original message |
Family Kicked Out Of Buffet Restaurant For Wasting Food |
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Puglover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:11 AM Response to Original message |
1. Good for the restaurant. |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:11 AM Response to Original message |
2. What are these people? |
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El Fuego (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 10:58 AM Response to Reply #2 |
69. Bid-ness people |
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SheepyMcSheepster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:12 AM Response to Original message |
3. It's all you can eat.......not all you can throw away! |
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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:14 AM Response to Original message |
4. But isn't a buffet inherently a waste of food? |
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Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:21 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. People who work in restaurants say buffet food recylced to next day. |
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:31 AM Response to Reply #8 |
12. fastest way to get sick IMO |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:51 AM Response to Reply #12 |
17. "galoot" |
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anarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 10:06 AM Response to Reply #12 |
64. I like to eat at restaurants...it's like a workout for the immune system! |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:35 AM Response to Reply #64 |
74. hehehe... same here actually. |
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Random_Australian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:31 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. nyah nyah nah-yah nah! Recylce food? Not here. |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:11 AM Response to Reply #13 |
33. Those are actually the same standards we have in the US. |
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Random_Australian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:53 AM Response to Reply #33 |
43. Actually, we have higher standards across the board. It was part of |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:55 AM Response to Reply #43 |
45. I'm actually not sure. |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:59 AM Response to Reply #33 |
48. my thoughts exactly |
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Random_Australian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:01 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. That probably answers that other question, becuase the main reason |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:03 AM Response to Reply #52 |
54. They can show up anytime here, too. nt |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:19 AM Response to Reply #13 |
37. So you're not in Burger King then? |
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Random_Australian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:54 AM Response to Reply #37 |
44. 1990 was different. Now you'll get freaked over if you try it. |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:17 AM Response to Original message |
5. This is a tough one.. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:21 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Yes, But This Family |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:59 AM Response to Reply #7 |
23. Well... |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:37 AM Response to Reply #7 |
76. I wonder if the manager talked to them before... |
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Crankie Avalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:18 AM Response to Original message |
6. Take what you want...but eat what you take. |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:00 AM Response to Reply #6 |
24. A jelly DOUGHNUT!? |
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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:23 AM Response to Original message |
9. that's awesome |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:25 AM Response to Original message |
10. Good for the owners |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:59 AM Original message |
I suspect that most foodstuffs won't last that long |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
11. And futhermore, I object to this post being shuttled off to the Lounge n/t |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:40 AM Response to Reply #11 |
14. hear hear - me too |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:00 AM Response to Reply #14 |
26. I sent a message to admin. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:38 AM Response to Reply #14 |
77. No kiddin... the thread about Simon's salary stayed, but this was moved? |
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Random_Australian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
15. Good for the owners. Implicit code of conduct of the premises. |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:47 AM Response to Reply #15 |
41. A lot of buffets I've seen |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:44 AM Response to Original message |
16. My father and I went to an all-you-can eat Chinese Buffet |
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pstokely (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 10:11 PM Response to Reply #16 |
86. Must be an Chinese thing |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
18. I wouldn't be surprised if the Dershems were disruptive in other ways... |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:56 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. BLAME THE KIDS! |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:00 AM Response to Reply #19 |
25. No. |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:05 AM Response to Reply #25 |
30. That was me being ironic ; ) |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:11 AM Response to Reply #30 |
32. oh, I know... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:03 AM Response to Reply #19 |
28. I am blaming their mombie |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:20 AM Response to Reply #28 |
38. "mombie"? Not "mommy" or "mompie"? |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:41 AM Response to Reply #38 |
40. you know that blank, "nobody's home" expression on the faces... |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:00 AM Response to Reply #40 |
51. Oooh! I'm stealing that! |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:13 AM Response to Reply #51 |
56. not sure who came up with the term... |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:57 AM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Your observation was spot-on, by the way. |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-06-06 07:46 PM Response to Reply #18 |
88. Umm...my children don't always want to finish something |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
20. Ugh...buffets freak me out. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:02 AM Response to Reply #20 |
27. I go to buffets frequently... |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:06 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. I know other people like them. |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 02:05 PM Response to Reply #20 |
83. Although I confess to LOVING breakfast buffets at hotels |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
22. That twit is allowed to raise children?! |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:03 AM Response to Reply #22 |
29. I can't believe you used the term... |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:18 AM Response to Reply #29 |
36. I have that effect on people... |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:17 AM Response to Reply #22 |
57. yar, 'tis no man, |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:12 AM Response to Original message |
34. Good for the restaurant! |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:16 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Ha! I was wondering when you'd show up!! |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:31 AM Response to Reply #34 |
39. LOL! So, next time I get some absolutely horrid piece of fish at a buffet |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:47 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Well, no, clearly if something isn't safe to eat, or is just horrid |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:59 AM Response to Reply #42 |
47. Personally, I don't like eating the chicken closest to the bone. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:59 AM Response to Reply #39 |
50. If the food looks and tastes bad, then you have a right to complain. |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:27 AM Response to Reply #50 |
59. I'm not disagreeing that this particular family was ridiculously wasteful |
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anarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 10:09 AM Response to Reply #39 |
65. Fish from a buffet: |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
46. You go home now. You been here four hour. You eat all our food. Said by |
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NewWaveChick1981 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:10 AM Response to Reply #46 |
55. John Pinnette! |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 10:21 AM Response to Reply #55 |
66. I thought it was Margaret Cho. |
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giant_robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:30 AM Response to Reply #55 |
72. He a big boy! |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
49. Last week... |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:02 AM Response to Reply #49 |
53. How did the restaurant owners react to that? |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:22 AM Response to Reply #53 |
71. They were polite but insistant.... |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 02:07 PM Response to Reply #71 |
84. That sounds like something my mother would do |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 02:29 PM Response to Reply #84 |
85. Mine (mom)... |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 01:58 PM Response to Reply #49 |
82. OMG -- I can't imagine doing that n/t |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
58. I was at a mongolian barbeque restaurant |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:32 AM Response to Reply #58 |
60. The Mongols have a tradition of being "direct".... |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:38 AM Response to Reply #58 |
63. Probably just to deter people. |
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RedSpartan (736 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
61. "And what did you do after you left the restaurant?" |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
62. Blatant False Advertising! SHE SHOULD SUE! |
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RedSpartan (736 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 01:47 PM Response to Reply #62 |
80. "That man ate all our fish, and two plastic lobsters!" |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
67. Over sixty posts and no one has mentioned the Mother of All Buffet Cities |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 10:53 AM Response to Reply #67 |
68. That reminds me of how much must be wasted on cruise ships. |
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LaraMN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
70. Heh! At a local Thai restaurant, when they saw my husband coming |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
73. Good. This is partially a cultural thing, too. |
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giant_robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
75. Having grown up, I no longer take "all you can eat" as a ... |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
78. Maybe they should just stop offering an all-you-can-eat buffet. |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
79. I just want to say that there are many Iowans who are members of |
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bumblebee1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-06-06 06:54 PM Response to Reply #79 |
87. I'm losing my membership in the Clean Plate club!!! |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-05-06 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
81. Some people should eat at a trough with the rest of the animals. |
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