Yesterday, I posted an article about noted zit stain, Ben Edelman who had a freaking conniption when he was overcharged by $4 when he ordered some Chinese food online. Since Ben is one of those smart types who teaches law at Harvard Business School, he went a bit overboard with his emails threatening legal action. I guess Ben woke up to a bunch of hate emails and angry Tweets because the first thing he did yesterday after practicing his bitch face in the mirror for an hour and deciding which Eau de Douche he wanted to wear for his fragrance of the day, he sharted out an apology on his website:
Many people have seen my emails with Ran Duan of Sichuan Garden restaurant in Brookline. Having reflected on my interaction with Ran, including what I said and how I said it, it’s clear that I was very much out of line. I aspire to act with great respect and humility in dealing with others, no matter what the situation. Clearly I failed to do so. I am sorry, and I intend to do better in the future. I have reached out to Ran and will apologize to him personally as well.
Yes, he used 91 words to say “I’m sorry” when last week he used about 91 emails to say “I’m an asswipe.”
So just when we think we can put this issue to rest, Boston.com has unsurfaced evidence that this is not the first time Ben has done this type of thing. An email that he sent to a sushi restaurant in 2010 shows that Ben tried to persuade the manager to honor his Groupon for something that the Groupon did not cover. He threatened that if they could not solve the issue, he would forward his complaint to the City of Boston Licensing Board and oppose their liquor license for not honoring “contractual commitments.”
Really, Ben? Over a fucking Groupon at a sushi place? And why am I not surprised that Ben uses Groupon?
I get that this asshole only wants what he deserves but the sushi restaurant flat out told him, “No, you are not getting that because it’s not included.” He had every right to ask for his $4 back for the Chinese food and the restaurant was apologetic and offered to refund the money, but that wasn’t enough for Ben. You see, Ben likes to swing his big thick law book around and try to impress people with intimidation tactics. If you really want people to respect you, Ben, maybe you should try to be a little less asshole. If you want to make some real use of those impressive law books you have, maybe you should try standing on them instead of reading them, because from what we have seen of you, you are a very very small man. I hope I never have you in my section. Actually, it would make for a great blog post, so feel free.
Sharon
Remember in school when you were taught the names of the 7 continents? Well there is another one what they never told you about… it is “Academia”. The people who live there are a diverse lot of folks. Some are born to parents who already are there, some are born to wealthy parents and end up there, and some get there after they realize if they ever leave an Academic campus they will have to live like an adult. There are some who after they finish their courses of choice in Academia, they stay and TEACH in Academia.
It is kind of like living in North Korea because they never are allowed to know what the rest of the world is actually like… really… they are clueless.
This is a true fact, you can google it.
FormerRestaurantManager
As with many Ivory Tower types, he must have audited decency 101 and common sense 101…
Keelie
So that’s what Jeremy/Jason London is up to now?!
Blood and Guts
This shitbag should be barred from all food service establishments for the good of their businesses.
What an absute twat.
nancy
What a tight ass. I bet he doesn’t tip either. Plus I bet he makes good money. He should put some of that talent to work for the less fortunate that are in need of attorney services. He has way to much time on his hands.
Sasha
“I hope I never have you in my section. Actually, it would make for a great blog post, so feel free.”
Kill him with kindness! Ha ha! >:D
Kit
Thank goodness he lives no where near me.
Nicole
Ugh, I was just coming in to comment on the original article and then I read this one – which just confirmed my suspicion that he probably does this all over the place. Easy enough to collect menus from local restaurants and then double-check printed prices against the websites to see what is and isn’t updated. I can think of a few in my area that are out of date online. With his triple refund rate threat he gets a nice discount if a restaurant actually gives in.
christine
I think maybe he should find a new hobby. One that does not include being such an asshat!!
Jessie
I love how the owner called him out on being an educator. Hah
I bet he had his legal dictionary out to make the emails as douchey as possible. Ugh I hate people
White Russian
Wow. And this new story comes up now, though actually took place back in 2010. Wow. I wonder how many restaurants this guy’s tried to harass. I honestly think he is purposely looking for all kinds of loopholes online, comparing menus and looking for coupons to abuse – see how he mentions that Restaurant.com has all the exclusions stated, so he deliberately buys Groupon, which fails to mention those exclusions. Hmmmm. I smell BS here. Almost like he buys it intentionally to stir up some shit over it.
Also, notice how this prick doesn’t fuck with McDonalds or Outback or any other big chain – he knows their lawyers will eat him with all his BS, so he intentionally targets small mom and pop places. That’s very low on top of how low he already is.
I think service industry should come up with more stories on this asshole, I’m more than positive that if we dig a little bit, more and more businesses will come forward with those emails recalling that “yeah, back in 2005, when prof. Douch actually looked like his picture, he came in to our Golden Corral location and wanted to take 5 boxes to go after he ate dinner stating he could eat it all and hence was entitled to all the food, for the dine-in restriction is not applicable in accordance with statute 5.731.86 of Boston law book based on the availability of the goods and the recurring conflict of plaintiff and defendant in question therein of sole matter”.
WTF. WTF. WTF!?!
I also think service industry in Boston and the area should have his photo printed and posted at the host stand of every place that serves food. Don’t let him in. Not worth it. He’s looking for free shit and not spending money, I’d say let him eat Ramen noodles if he’s such a fan of Asian cuisine.
Anonymous
Oh my god, Professor Douchnozzle strikes again… What. A. Fucking. TOOL.
Mari
I think the bigger issue is that he wanted to use three Groupons together, which clearly goes against “not valid with other offers” unless I completely misunderstand the concept. Which I am 98% certain i do not misunderstand.
Wow though.
Nice job, Edeldick.
Geoff Burkman
This guy reminds me of another currently notorious jackass: James O’Keefe.
Tatty
Wow, just wow. I’ll bet there’s more. Does he measure subs?
Mari
Oh heavens… I almost want to go to yelp and find out…
Kenny Ray
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Natalie
Get a life please and stop harassing these business owners and giving employees a hard time
Ridiculous
We don’t go to your job and do it to you
So GET A GRIP
Ashley
Wow.. That guy’s attitude is similar to many internet “discussions” I’ve seen, but I’ve never seen it exhibited in real life.