A reader writes:
This is in no way meant to be disrespectful but it was funny and true.
The scenario is that we often host Mencap evenings in my pub so…….
A customer with a mental health problem has been very slow in
ordering a large round of drinks on a very busy evening in my pub,
he slowly orders one drink at a time, these orders are punctuated by “I…erm..and…I…erem…ummm…..would like a…umm…erm”, while
taking each drink to his table also one at a time. Other customers
and the barman have, of course, been very patient as the problem
is obvious. He returns to the bar, pays, receives his change, and
turns to leave the bar, turns back and asks the barman,
“I..erm….erm…would like two packets of Nobby’s crisps”.
Barman (a little exasperated) say’s, “Nuts”. Customer, “No, crisps”.
Barman, “We only serve nuts”.
I left the bar so quickly followed by every one within earshot.
What made it funnier was the barman was oblivious to what he had said.
Stephan (your favourite barman)