Police in Savannah, Georgia have decided to drop the charges against 58-year-old waiter Antonio Babasto who admitted to “snatching a woman bald-headed” after she repeatedly ignored him as he tried to do his job. Last month at the popular riverside eatery Lampposts, Babasto approached his customer, 42 year-old Linda Dixschlapper to tell her the specials of the day and see what she would like to drink.
“I asked her how she was and she just answered Diet Coke,” claims the veteran server. “That kind of thing just really irks me, but I let it go.” Throughout the course of the meal, the woman continued to ignore Babastio who was simply asking her how her food was and if she needed any refills. Says Babasto, “She acted like I wasn’t even there. After a while, I decided to make it a game and see how nice I could be to her just to try to get her to respond to me. But she never did. That’s why I snatched her bald-headed.”
The final straw, according to a co-worker who wished to remain anonymous, was when Dixschlapper snapped her fingers at her server because she needed more complimentary bread. “It’s like it was the first time she had even acknowledged him and it was just so (expletive) rude, you know?”
Babasto snapped. He went to the table and proceeded to pull at her hair until she was completely bald. A witness says that the woman was in shock and didn’t even defend herself while the waiter went ballistic. “Tufts of her hair were flying through the air all over the restaurant. There was so much hair everywhere that other customers started asking to get their food comped because they all found hair in their food.”
Police were called to the scene as well as an emergency hairstylist. Babasto was arrested and charged with aggravated assault while the hairstylist deemed this a lost cause. “That bitch just gonna have to wait ‘till her hair grows back,” said Antoine Marsais, owner of local hair salon, Hair It Is.
Dixschlapper was last seen stuffing bread into her purse and wrapping a scarf over her head as she headed back to her parked car. Police decided to drop the charges after hearing the complete story. Police Chief Rory Cobb released the following statement:
After much thought, we feel that Mr. Babasto acted within reason. Ms. Dixschlapper treated him very poorly and it is understood why he did what he did. Mr. Babasto has agreed to buy her four scarves and three hats so that each day she can cover her head until her hair grows back. While he regrets that the situation went as far as it did, he does not feel the need to apologize. We agree with him.
Marge
Definitely something from The Onion. It’s too far-fetched.
Ed Hopkins
Very clever, and I wish it were true. We all have this fantasy. Thanks for making me smile!
Lil
You had me at DIXSCHLAPPER! lol
Sharon S.
I am not in the service industry but I can totally see where the constant stream of frustration comes from. People suck. I wouldn’t have the tolerance to deal with people on this level and commend all that do this daily. I look forward to reading your posts and snippets from the servers’ experiences. If all these “patrons” would just use common sense and show some respect there wouldn’t be the “possibilities” of adverse “rebellious” activities. AND I am glad that they (the servers) all have you to help them spread the word and vent their frustrations to.
Barreleh
I can’t tell you how many many many many many many times I’ve wanted to do the same thing.
bob blackimer
dixschlapper
Jim
What a great story but I find the ending to be completely unbelievable. Physically pulling someone’s hair out of their head and no charges being filed and no ensuing lawsuit? I think not.
CincyDrunk
Wait for it….
Doris Russell
Any one who has ever worked with the public knows exactly how this waiter
felt.
Marie
You had me for a minute there!
WWendy
Lol me too!
Larissa
A perfectly reasonable response. Who can blame him? Perhaps she will spend the time while her hair grows in, learning some manners. One can dream..
David Cowling
This sounds Onion-ish.
Tipsy
Or now8news ish. They’re always posting for false rubbish.
David
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedy