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hangingfire ([info]hangingfire) wrote in [info]otf_wank,
@ 2008-07-15 14:54:00


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Current mood:Caffeinated
Entry tags:baristas: not sga-related, if only he ordered decaffeinated, no questions will be answered, punching customers in the dick

Coffeewank!
This is an example of the wailing and gnashing of teeth that can ensue when you take coffee too seriously. Or, depending on which side you take, what happens when you don't take it seriously enough.

Jeff Simmermon of the And I Am Not Lying blog wanted an iced triple espresso from Murky Coffee in DC. He's informed that it's against Murky's policy to serve iced espresso, and when he orders the espresso and a cup of ice, he's told that "What you’re about to do … that’s really, really Not Okay." Simmermon takes exception to the barista's attitude, posts about it on his blog, and also shows the tip he left at Murky. The comments explode, some taking sides with Simmermon, others with the barista; the blog post ends up  linked on BoingBoing; and the owner of Murky responds with a highly unambiguous "Fuck you, Jeff Simmermon".

Insert joke here about everyone needing to lay off the caffeine.

ETA—Dear Mod What Added Tags To This Entry: I luff you. ♥!



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[info]sevendeadlyfun
2008-07-16 04:35 am UTC (link)
Let me see if I can clarify this for you.

Original Text:
No modifications to the Classic Cappuccino. No questions will be answered about the $5 Hot Chocolate (during the months we offer it). No espresso in a to-go cup.

Translation:
I am a pretentious asshat and to further sweeten the deal, I'm an irrational, pretentious asshat. Lucky you.

Does that help any?

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[info]julesnoctambule
2008-07-16 05:01 am UTC (link)
I got the same thing out of that, really. 'Murky' appears to be in reference to their business policies.

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[info]itsirtou
2008-07-16 05:04 am UTC (link)
This makes much more sense. He needs to just say that straight-up so those of us who are confused will understand.

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