In a post called Sad Unwanted Child at Booth 16, I described the scene as two parents seemed to be giving much more attention to their newborn baby than the five year old boy who was also a part of the family. It was oddly satisfying for me to see some parents who cared about their child as little as I do, yet sad at the same time. The comment section turned into a debate about breastfeeding for some reason, but one comment stood out on its own. Ashley had this to say:
I do care about babies. Why are most of the servers on here mostly complaining? I for one love my job, even the assholes. They show me that my life may not be perfect, but at least I’m happy. The fact that the other child was described as neglected, I would have called child services.
Ashley, most of the servers on this site who complain are here for that very purpose. It’s called The Bitchy Waiter, you know? I am happy you love your job and how wonderful for you that whenever you see an asshole it reminds you to be happy. Whenever I see an asshole I just think of anal bleaching, but that’s just me. As for your thought that you would have called child services in the case of the neglected child, I think that’s a great idea. Maybe it would go something like this:
Child Protective Services: Child Protective Services, can I help you?
Ashley: Umm, yeah. I’d like to report a child that needs protectiveness because he is, like, totally being all disrespected and shit and totally neglected
CPF: Alright and your name?
A: Um, I’m Ashley and I will be your server today.
CPF: Thank you, Ashley. And where is this child right now?
A: Um, he’s at Table 16.
CPF: Table 16?
A: Yeah, in my restaurant. He’s at Table 16 and his parents are being all rude to him and ignoring him. Like they are all drooling over their new baby and this kid is not getting any attention whatsoever and it’s like totally sad and bumming me out.
CPF: And what is the child doing right now?
A: Eating macaroni and cheese.
CPF: Eating macaroni and cheese?
A: Yeah, but they ordered it without bacon and it’s way better with bacon and I think that’s gotta be like some kinda child abuseness so you’d better send some foster parents over here right away.
CPF: So let me understand: the child is in a restaurant and eating macaroni and cheese with his family?
A: Yeah.
CPF: And you think the parents are paying more attention to their other child?
A: Yeah.
CPF: And you called Child Protective Services because you feel this is a case of neglect.
A: Yeah. So when will the foster parents get here, because my shift is over in about an hour?
CPF: Miss, I don’t think this is a severe case of neglect.
A: Well, he was sitting under the table all alone for like ten minutes.
CPF: That’s not really neglect.
A: Well, did I mention that they ordered his mac and cheese with no bacon?
CPF: Yes, you did.
A: Well, I rest my case then. And his shirt looks dirty and he looks like he needs to blow his nose. And I think they’re gonna use a coupon and that tells me that the parents are cheap and therefore more than likely not buying this kid any toys.
CPF: Does the child look like he has been beaten or does he seem afraid of his parents?
A: I can’t tell right now, he’s playing with an iPad. As soon as he puts it down, I’ll go look and see if I can find any bruises.
CPF: Miss-
A: You can call me Ashley.
CPF: Ashley, this child does not seem in need of our services.
A: Really? Cause it’s like the parents like the other kid way better and I just wanted to do my part to help the children. I do care about the babies.
CPF: I’m hanging up now, Miss.
A: You can call me Ashley.
(click)
A: Hello?
Swiss
but but but they didn’t order it with bacon! THE HORROR
Meredith
Oh, I’m dying laughing. I hope Ashley doesn’t call the Humane Society on me; I left my cat home for eight hours today with only a bowl of dry cat food and some water…
April
My eyes rolled into the back of my head when I saw this comment. Honey, I work in CPS and if you consider this neglect….you haven’t seen shit yet. Sad thing is that people do actually try and report actions like this but “don’t want to get involved” when it’s a serious situation.
Kristin
Ummm…BW? Best response to anything ever. Thank you.
Almost commented on the original post that the older kid may have been a little shit all day long and the only way to handle that is to ignore the child. I think Ashley may have missed that possibility.
And also…lesson learned, right? Never, ever mention breastfeeding…not even in passing. Because no matter where you stand on the issue (even if you don’t)…you can’t win!
mo
My favorite part, “Um, my name is Ashley and I’ll be your server today.” LMAO
Mellie S.
Oh my God, truly hilarious…you have a gift.
christine
I love this blog and I’m a cook. I wish we all could get along. This was hilarious. I have major respect for servers I worked in an open kitchen restaurant and wanted to stab customers every day. Ill take my lowe
r pay check and longer days to not deal with theese assholes. Thanks bitchy!
Amber
This is pure awesome!!!
Karin Wolchko
Now that was entertaining. You do have a way with words…
Franci
That is my favorite post ever.