So, at Applebee's the other day, or as I like to call it "Denny's with stupid shit on the walls" Amanda and I were enjoying a reasonably tasty meal, paid for by the federal government as we're now able to use our college meal plans at all sorts of places around town. (Why the fuck else would I eat at this place?)
We were enjoying our meal. And having very enjoyable conversation. This festival of enjoyment of course was soon interrupted by the air-piercing shriek of an infant, and then crying, continuous fucking crying. Not long after the sound of another parent, at another table, yelling at their kid, this one probably between 6 and 10 to stop running around, and then to stop throwing ice at his sister, and then to stop spitting, and so on.
This is when my mind started to churn out the rant that I write below.
"Dear Inconsiderate Parents,
Please refrain from bringing your children with you to so-called "Fine Dining" establishments if you are incapable of keeping them placated and disciplined. Please keep in mind that this is not McDonalds, and your McChildren should not be climbing on tables or booths, and especially should not attempt to climb to the top of a barstool. I would further point out that if there is a BAR and televisions with SPORTS on them, chances are this is not a place for children. It is this type of place that people might bring a date, or a signifigant other. And if our desires are leaning towards the carnal after our meal, the last thing we need to be reminded of is the possibility of reproduction and the cultivation of a parasitic being. I say again, HEARING YOUR SCREAMING CHILDREN RESULTS IN MY GIRLFRIEND NO LONGER BEING INTERESTED IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE AND I WILL FUCKING KILL YOU!
I can eat in my home and be stressed out, and so can you. When I go out to eat, I like to relax, and allow some of my stress to be forgotten, if you MUST bring your stress with you to dinner, then by all means, take them to McDonalds, they have a playpen, and you can send the demonic little fuckers into there and hope they get lost or break their necks.
To reiterate my original statement, clearly and concisely, LEAVE YOUR LOUD FUCKING OFFSPRING AT HOME YOU TOOTHLESS IGNORANT WHITE TRASH FUCKS!
~Mourning Star"
clap clap clap clap clap
I have a 12 yr old who can't stand the sight or sound of bratty kids in restaurants when he's trying to eat either(this goes for me as well). He rarely ever acted up when he was little and when he did I'd jerk him by the arm and we'd leave.
He didn't like the idea of leaving his food behind so it didn't happen often.
But I agree, show some consideration when your kids act up.
Leave em at home, discipline them or walk out with them.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 03:37:46 AM
We were enjoying our meal. And having very enjoyable conversation. This festival of enjoyment of course was soon interrupted by the air-piercing shriek of an infant, and then crying, continuous fucking crying.
Well, stop the fucking presses. What? You went to a cheap chain store, and those horrible - what did you call them? - "white trash" had a baby that CRIED?
Babies will do that, and this does not preclude parents being able to go out once in a while. Your "right" to peace and quiet ended the moment you walked out your fucking door.
Get the fuck over it, dumbshit.
about the crying i'm with Roger, babies will do that, not very much you can do about it. even though it is annoying as anything, if not in the least that humans are instinctually conditioned to find the sound of "crying baby" the most annoying sound evar (survival thingy, there). i believe they even use it for torture :)
but about climbing on stuff, throwing food, etc. that's a question of discipline, and therefore can be the parents responsibility IMHO. being "white trash" is not an excuse.
There are too many people who are more than happy to be white trash (or trash of some other variety). People take no pride in their appearance, no time with their children, they're too busy pleasing themselves to face the responsibilities of being a parent. Such people are worthless because they produce a succeeding generation even more morally and intellectually vacant than they are. They ought to be denied the privilege of procreation, in my opinion.
But then, most humans (myself included) have several character flaws that would put them in that category according to somebody. So I take the high road and feel free to despise these people and put booby traps in their path, but avoid firing lethal weapons at them most of the time.
As a father of a 3-year old girl I'm probably biased. Although, I think by in large when we go out to eat with her she's always acted pretty well. There's been a couple of occassions where she got a little pissy and threw her crayons, etc. But that isn't the norm and so that kind of behavior can't always be predicted.
If you are frequenting a restaurant that's actually proactive and thinks about their customer's comfort, they will try to seat all of the families with children in a certain section.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 09, 2007, 07:00:40 AM
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 03:37:46 AM
We were enjoying our meal. And having very enjoyable conversation. This festival of enjoyment of course was soon interrupted by the air-piercing shriek of an infant, and then crying, continuous fucking crying.
Well, stop the fucking presses. What? You went to a cheap chain store, and those horrible - what did you call them? - "white trash" had a baby that CRIED?
Babies will do that, and this does not preclude parents being able to go out once in a while. Your "right" to peace and quiet ended the moment you walked out your fucking door.
Get the fuck over it, dumbshit.
I never stated a RIGHT to peace. I stated my OPINION that a so-called "fine dining establishment" is no place for an infant. The concept of getting a babysitter when going out is not a new one, so don't feed me that "parents rights" bullshit. Also, when I was a child, acting like a complete fuckass in public was a sure fire way of being brought the fuck home and properly disciplined.
I have nothing against children. I have a LOT against inadequate parenting.
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 02:28:40 PM
Such people are worthless because they produce a succeeding generation even more morally and intellectually vacant than they are.
But not us. We're DIFFERENT.
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 02:28:40 PM
They ought to be denied the privilege of procreation, in my opinion.
Why, yes. The government should start mandating who gets to breed. After all, the government has shown itself to be fair and corruption-free so far, right? Right right right right?
Dumbshits. All of you.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:03:21 PM
I never stated a RIGHT to peace. I stated my OPINION that a so-called "fine dining establishment" is no place for an infant.
BECAUSE EVERY SET OF YOUNG PARENTS WHO GOES TO APPLEBEES CAN AFFORD BOTH A NIGHT OUT AND A BABYSITTER.
I AM CONSTANTLY AMAZED AT THE LEVEL OF SHEER GENIUS EXHIBITED ON THESE HERE SUPERIOR MUTANT BOARDS.
UNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG!
TGRR,
Thinks you should never have kids. Ever. Just some advice.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 09, 2007, 07:41:39 PM
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:03:21 PM
I never stated a RIGHT to peace. I stated my OPINION that a so-called "fine dining establishment" is no place for an infant.
BECAUSE EVERY SET OF YOUNG PARENTS WHO GOES TO APPLEBEES CAN AFFORD BOTH A NIGHT OUT AND A BABYSITTER.
I AM CONSTANTLY AMAZED AT THE LEVEL OF SHEER GENIUS EXHIBITED ON THESE HERE SUPERIOR MUTANT BOARDS.
UNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG!
TGRR,
Thinks you should never have kids. Ever. Just some advice.
I am constantly amazed at the sheer amount of liquid hate you can shit all over something simply because your opinion differs from it.
I was ranting, ranting doesn't have to be "Right" or "correct" In this case, it was me, venting about something that pissed me off. But by all means, continue to prove how morally and intellectually superior you are to me by showing me just what a complete asshole I am for getting annoyed by something when so many people out there have really real problems.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
I am constantly amazed at the sheer amount of liquid hate you can shit all over something simply because your opinion differs from it.
I have brain damage.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
I was ranting, ranting doesn't have to be "Right" or "correct" In this case, it was me, venting about something that pissed me off. But by all means, continue to prove how morally and intellectually superior you are to me by showing me just what a complete asshole I am for getting annoyed by something when so many people out there have really real problems.
I am held to a different standard than you mortals. Therefore, I reserve the right to poop all over you.
TGRR,
Horrible Bastard.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 09, 2007, 07:52:10 PM
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
I am constantly amazed at the sheer amount of liquid hate you can shit all over something simply because your opinion differs from it.
I have brain damage.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
I was ranting, ranting doesn't have to be "Right" or "correct" In this case, it was me, venting about something that pissed me off. But by all means, continue to prove how morally and intellectually superior you are to me by showing me just what a complete asshole I am for getting annoyed by something when so many people out there have really real problems.
I am held to a different standard than you mortals. Therefore, I reserve the right to poop all over you.
TGRR,
Horrible Bastard.
you were more fun when you were a beautiful fairy princess
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 08:09:30 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 09, 2007, 07:52:10 PM
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
I am constantly amazed at the sheer amount of liquid hate you can shit all over something simply because your opinion differs from it.
I have brain damage.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 09, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
I was ranting, ranting doesn't have to be "Right" or "correct" In this case, it was me, venting about something that pissed me off. But by all means, continue to prove how morally and intellectually superior you are to me by showing me just what a complete asshole I am for getting annoyed by something when so many people out there have really real problems.
I am held to a different standard than you mortals. Therefore, I reserve the right to poop all over you.
TGRR,
Horrible Bastard.
you were more fun when you were a beautiful fairy princess
Fun is SO XX century.
WORK is the new fun. Someone inform Milan!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 09, 2007, 07:39:08 PM
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 02:28:40 PM
Such people are worthless because they produce a succeeding generation even more morally and intellectually vacant than they are.
But not us. We're DIFFERENT.
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 02:28:40 PM
They ought to be denied the privilege of procreation, in my opinion.
Why, yes. The government should start mandating who gets to breed. After all, the government has shown itself to be fair and corruption-free so far, right? Right right right right?
Dumbshits. All of you.
You missed my 2nd paragraph, where I basically said everybody's on somebody's shitlist, so to make the best of it you should just jake the people you hate and leave it at that.
As for my opinion, it's primate-based and I won't say I'm sorry.
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 08:21:47 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 09, 2007, 07:39:08 PM
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 02:28:40 PM
Such people are worthless because they produce a succeeding generation even more morally and intellectually vacant than they are.
But not us. We're DIFFERENT.
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 02:28:40 PM
They ought to be denied the privilege of procreation, in my opinion.
Why, yes. The government should start mandating who gets to breed. After all, the government has shown itself to be fair and corruption-free so far, right? Right right right right?
Dumbshits. All of you.
You missed my 2nd paragraph, where I basically said everybody's on somebody's shitlist, so to make the best of it you should just jake the people you hate and leave it at that.
As for my opinion, it's primate-based and I won't say I'm sorry.
Who asked you to say you're sorry?
Some people still feel the need to roll around in the monkey cage. *shrug*
PS: I'd never let the government oversee a eugenics program. That's something only Fox News could do.
Quote from: vexati0n on September 09, 2007, 08:34:59 PM
PS: I'd never let the government oversee a eugenics program. That's something only Fox News could do.
They're already doing it.
Babies cry. It's good for the lungs.
...3-7 year olds should be chained to their chairs in the event a hostess sees a sign of trashtacular parenting.
In all seriousness though, if my siblings or I ever acted up in a restaurant, my parents would have taken us out to the car, spanked us, waited for us to stop crying, then brought us back in. Luckily, that didn't happen too often. We got the, "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about" speech, and that was the end of that.
But alas, you can do that that anymore, you'll have social services beating your door down for the kids the same day. It's the fucking fear of getting your kids taken away now that stops parents from doing their jobs imo.
Quote from: Kaou Suu on September 10, 2007, 03:21:43 AM
Babies cry. It's good for the lungs.
...3-7 year olds should be chained to their chairs in the event a hostess sees a sign of trashtacular parenting.
In all seriousness though, if my siblings or I ever acted up in a restaurant, my parents would have taken us out to the car, spanked us, waited for us to stop crying, then brought us back in. Luckily, that didn't happen too often. We got the, "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about" speech, and that was the end of that.
But alas, you can do that that anymore, you'll have social services beating your door down for the kids the same day. It's the fucking fear of getting your kids taken away now that stops parents from doing their jobs imo.
That's a small price to pay, for Mourning Star to get a meal in absolute silence.
Stop hating America.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 10, 2007, 03:26:40 AM
Quote from: Kaou Suu on September 10, 2007, 03:21:43 AM
Babies cry. It's good for the lungs.
...3-7 year olds should be chained to their chairs in the event a hostess sees a sign of trashtacular parenting.
In all seriousness though, if my siblings or I ever acted up in a restaurant, my parents would have taken us out to the car, spanked us, waited for us to stop crying, then brought us back in. Luckily, that didn't happen too often. We got the, "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about" speech, and that was the end of that.
But alas, you can do that that anymore, you'll have social services beating your door down for the kids the same day. It's the fucking fear of getting your kids taken away now that stops parents from doing their jobs imo.
That's a small price to pay, for Mourning Star to get a meal in absolute silence. AND GETTING LAID AFTER'ARDS
Stop hating America.
Fixed
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 10, 2007, 03:26:40 AM
Quote from: Kaou Suu on September 10, 2007, 03:21:43 AM
Babies cry. It's good for the lungs.
...3-7 year olds should be chained to their chairs in the event a hostess sees a sign of trashtacular parenting.
In all seriousness though, if my siblings or I ever acted up in a restaurant, my parents would have taken us out to the car, spanked us, waited for us to stop crying, then brought us back in. Luckily, that didn't happen too often. We got the, "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about" speech, and that was the end of that.
But alas, you can do that that anymore, you'll have social services beating your door down for the kids the same day. It's the fucking fear of getting your kids taken away now that stops parents from doing their jobs imo.
That's a small price to pay, for Mourning Star to get a meal in absolute silence.
Stop hating America.
Are you kidding? My parents used to threaten to just offer us to the state if we acted up.
"Well, since we can't spank you, we'll just give you to HRS and save some time."
...Holy shit. Solutions to life's problems, ITT.
Quote from: Payne on September 10, 2007, 03:30:46 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 10, 2007, 03:26:40 AM
Quote from: Kaou Suu on September 10, 2007, 03:21:43 AM
Babies cry. It's good for the lungs.
...3-7 year olds should be chained to their chairs in the event a hostess sees a sign of trashtacular parenting.
In all seriousness though, if my siblings or I ever acted up in a restaurant, my parents would have taken us out to the car, spanked us, waited for us to stop crying, then brought us back in. Luckily, that didn't happen too often. We got the, "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about" speech, and that was the end of that.
But alas, you can do that that anymore, you'll have social services beating your door down for the kids the same day. It's the fucking fear of getting your kids taken away now that stops parents from doing their jobs imo.
That's a small price to pay, for Mourning Star to get a meal in absolute silence. AND GETTING LAID AFTER'ARDS
Stop hating America.
Fixed
Meh. I have a feeling he couldn't get laid in a morgue.
Showing how much he hates kids probably didn't help his case.
Quote from: Kaou Suu on September 10, 2007, 03:21:43 AM
Babies cry. It's good for the lungs.
...3-7 year olds should be chained to their chairs in the event a hostess sees a sign of trashtacular parenting.
In all seriousness though, if my siblings or I ever acted up in a restaurant, my parents would have taken us out to the car, spanked us, waited for us to stop crying, then brought us back in. Luckily, that didn't happen too often. We got the, "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about" speech, and that was the end of that.
But alas, you can do that that anymore, you'll have social services beating your door down for the kids the same day. It's the fucking fear of getting your kids taken away now that stops parents from doing their jobs imo.
LOL i got the same speech.
My favorite thing to do when my son acted up was to say "don't make me spank you in front of all these people" (kinda gives the public a warning that you're pissed and about to snap)
miraculously it worked and you could almost hear all the mothers go "yessssss"
so i wouldn't even have to spank
I'm not a big fan of spanking myself. I was spanked as a child but, for me, it didn't have the effect my parents wanted. I already knew when I did something wrong, and I knew it upset and disappointed my parents. The spanking didn't reinforce that.
We don't do it in my household either. Although, honestly I don't think I really have to. I've found ways to be creative to punish my daughter when she misbehaves. Or if I want her to do something that she doesn't want to do, like picking up, etc., But, that's just us. To each their own, etc., etc.,
Um... Dude. It was an APPLEBEES.
First off, if you take a date to Applebees, you're lucky to get a disinterested handjob in the car afterwards.
Second, it's not like you were at the Four Seasons. You're at a place where the menu items have words like "fiesta" and "mega-platter" in them; where they still use the word "oriental" to describe a salad; where "all you can eat" is used as an marketing tactic.
True Story:
My first date with my now wife involved dinner at Applebee's.
And yup, I got none. She did take me back to her apartment, but only to meet her 4 guinea pigs.
awwwwww cute
but waitaminute, so
"wanna get back to my appartment and meet my guinea pigs?"
actually means
"wanna get back to my appartment and meet my guinea pigs?"
damn
when will i ever learn to understand women ..
Actually, I knew about the guinea pigs before when we talked on the phone. I have to admit, one of my first thougths was, "OMG, she's a guinea pig lady." You know, instead of a Cat Lady. But they were pretty entertaining I have to admit.
I have since learned that she pretty much wanted to get it on from day one but she was worried about looking too forward and eager.
Quote from: triple zero on September 10, 2007, 04:09:58 PM
when will i ever learn to understand women ..
Nevar!!
We are enigmas shrouded in mystery wrapped in confusion and topped with a sauce of uncertainty.
It's part of our allure, or something. ;D
Quote from: Darth Cupcake on September 10, 2007, 04:15:46 PM
We are enigmas shrouded in mystery wrapped in confusion and topped with a sauce of uncertainty.
women should be topped with chocolate sauce. not uncertainty sauce.
when will you ever learn to understand men?!! :-D
Quote from: Rev. What's-His-Name? on September 10, 2007, 04:14:02 PMActually, I knew about the guinea pigs before when we talked on the phone. I have to admit, one of my first thougths was, "OMG, she's a guinea pig lady."
aye, i know a "guinea pig lady". looks cute, but still a guinea pig lady. :?
Mmm, sauce.
Mmm, guinea pigs.
Quote from: triple zero on September 10, 2007, 04:22:53 PM
Quote from: Darth Cupcake on September 10, 2007, 04:15:46 PM
We are enigmas shrouded in mystery wrapped in confusion and topped with a sauce of uncertainty.
women should be topped with chocolate sauce. not uncertainty sauce.
when will you ever learn to understand men?!! :-D
What if it's chocolate sauce to go with the uncertainty sauce? Or uncertainty sauce over a layer of whipped cream and topped with a cherry?
Historically speaking of course, all these things just lead to stickiness which leads to an uncomfortable gluing effect... :eek:
"historically speaking" (?), if it leads to stickiness leading to uncomfortable gluing effects, you're not doing it properly.
I will take your word for it, sir!
-DC
Trusting the internets, ITT. Uh oh.
Quote from: Kaou Suu on September 10, 2007, 03:33:11 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 10, 2007, 03:26:40 AM
Quote from: Kaou Suu on September 10, 2007, 03:21:43 AM
Babies cry. It's good for the lungs.
...3-7 year olds should be chained to their chairs in the event a hostess sees a sign of trashtacular parenting.
In all seriousness though, if my siblings or I ever acted up in a restaurant, my parents would have taken us out to the car, spanked us, waited for us to stop crying, then brought us back in. Luckily, that didn't happen too often. We got the, "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about" speech, and that was the end of that.
But alas, you can do that that anymore, you'll have social services beating your door down for the kids the same day. It's the fucking fear of getting your kids taken away now that stops parents from doing their jobs imo.
That's a small price to pay, for Mourning Star to get a meal in absolute silence.
Stop hating America.
Are you kidding? My parents used to threaten to just offer us to the state if we acted up.
"Well, since we can't spank you, we'll just give you to HRS and save some time."
...Holy shit. Solutions to life's problems, ITT.
I got the same thing. I appreciate my parents for properly disciplining me, because it made me stronger.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 10, 2007, 03:34:20 AM
Meh. I have a feeling he couldn't get laid in a morgue.
Showing how much he hates kids probably didn't help his case.
Apparently you missed the part where I said I don't dislike children, but parents who don't teach their children how to behave in public.
Also, Amanda, my fiance' dislikes children, so your statement is further just an uninformed statement of assholery.
Quote from: LMNO on September 10, 2007, 03:34:18 PM
Um... Dude. It was an APPLEBEES.
First off, if you take a date to Applebees, you're lucky to get a disinterested handjob in the car afterwards.
Second, it's not like you were at the Four Seasons. You're at a place where the menu items have words like "fiesta" and "mega-platter" in them; where they still use the word "oriental" to describe a salad; where "all you can eat" is used as an marketing tactic.
I don't live under any illusion of Applebees being a quality restaurant. It's Denny's or IHOP, with shit on the walls. But they take our college's meal plan, and since our landlady has yet to deliver on her promise of bringing in a plumber to repair our kitchen (which has been fucked since we moved in) it's the only place we can really afford to go, that prepares anything that even remotely resembles a steak.
But hell, since I'm not four-seasons (or even 4-Star) restaurant material I guess I'll go back to my trailer park and order some pizza hut and watch me some wrasslin'
Every time I see the title of this thread, I keep thinking it's going to be a rant about kids blasting "Pretty Fly For A White Guy" around their neighborhood.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 10, 2007, 07:58:36 PM
I don't live under any illusion of Applebees being a quality restaurant. It's Denny's or IHOP, with shit on the walls. But they take our college's meal plan, and since our landlady has yet to deliver on her promise of bringing in a plumber to repair our kitchen (which has been fucked since we moved in) it's the only place we can really afford to go, that prepares anything that even remotely resembles a steak.
But hell, since I'm not four-seasons (or even 4-Star) restaurant material I guess I'll go back to my trailer park and order some pizza hut and watch me some wrasslin'
My point being, of course, that your expectations of the atmostphere and of the other clientele should be more in line with the type of place you're dining at.
Quote from: LMNO on September 10, 2007, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 10, 2007, 07:58:36 PM
I don't live under any illusion of Applebees being a quality restaurant. It's Denny's or IHOP, with shit on the walls. But they take our college's meal plan, and since our landlady has yet to deliver on her promise of bringing in a plumber to repair our kitchen (which has been fucked since we moved in) it's the only place we can really afford to go, that prepares anything that even remotely resembles a steak.
But hell, since I'm not four-seasons (or even 4-Star) restaurant material I guess I'll go back to my trailer park and order some pizza hut and watch me some wrasslin'
My point being, of course, that your expectations of the atmostphere and of the other clientele should be more in line with the type of place you're dining at.
honestly, my expectations were exactly for what happened. My rant wasn't about how the place did not live up to my expectations, just me venting frustration. I'm not SURPRISED by the situation, merely annoyed.
And in this town, even a 5 star restaurant would be populated by toothless adults with a 4th grade reading level. Sadly that is par for the course in the Mohawk Valley.
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 10, 2007, 07:58:36 PM
Also, Amanda, my fiance' dislikes children, so your statement is further just an uninformed statement of assholery.
Um.
And?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 11, 2007, 03:52:25 AM
Quote from: Mourning Star on September 10, 2007, 07:58:36 PM
Also, Amanda, my fiance' dislikes children, so your statement is further just an uninformed statement of assholery.
Um.
And?
and nothing. I'm not really trying to prove a point.