I stumble in, drunk, parking myself at a table in the corner. “Scotch,” I yell to the blonde. “Neat,” I add.
She refuses to take my order, insisting that I keep my voice down. I raise a stink, demanding service.
Long story short, I’m no longer welcome at the library.
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This is the funniest one I’ve read so far. Wow.
I didn’t see it coming. Nice surprise ending.
surprise! very creative and funny.
Thanks,
Susan
Nice twist!
True story dude
ha, ha, ha!! love it
Would never have guessed…
Simply super. And sadly true to life, apparently (or so I hear from a friend who works in the Toronto Public Library system)….
Hilarious! I love the twist!