July 16th, 2008



NOTE FROM TRISH:
That first date. Almost always a dinner
date. But just what is your date thinking
when he/she picks the restaurant? Our
contribs profiled this phenomenon.


The Top 9 Things the Choice of
Restaurant Says About Your Date’s Intentions


9> Hooters: He has no idea about… anything, really. Pertaining to you.

8> Oyster Bar: Has definite intentions and will swallow/eat almost anything.

7> BBQ pit: He’s not gonna let you get between him and beer. Plus, he wants to see what you look like sucking on the bone.

6> Dairy Queen: He may not be an ideal candidate for a long-term relationship.

5> Domino’s Pizza: Anyone who promises 30 minutes is lying.

4> Sizzler: “Let’s see how big she likes her meat.”

3> Waffle House: Can’t commit.

2> In-N-Out Burger: ’nuff said.

and the Number 1 Thing the Choice of Restaurant Says About Your Date’s Intentions…

1> Jack in the Box: “Besides being cheap, I’m pretty f–kin’ terrible with this whole “subtle innuendo” thing.”




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Credits:

Selected from 44 submissions from 13 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Brad Simanek, Cedar Rapids, IA — 1 (6th #1)
Ross Bennett, Reedsville, PA — 2, 5
Steven Lunetta, Tuscon, AZ — 3, 8
Chris White, Los Angeles, CA — 4
Dennis Koho, Keizer, OR — 6
Gary Reynolds, West Lafayette, IN — 7, 9
Trish Jensen, Reedsville, PA — Advice Columnist



RUNNERS UP list — Order Lobster and It’s a Done Deal, Baby.

“I’ll take a zesty Italian with her French dressing on the side.”
(Mike Johnson, Cody, WY)

Applebee’s: “This relationship may or may not be going somewhere. If it does start going somehwhere, I’ll upgrade restaurants.”
(Michael Cunningham, Woodridge, IL)

Bob Evans: Wants to take you cow tipping later.
(Michael Cunningham, Woodridge, IL)

Burger King: “Better set down that drink, it takes two hands to handle a Whopper.”
(Mike Johnson, Cody, WY)

Denny’s: If he orders the Grand Slam Breakfast he’s planning on getting past first base.
(Dennis Koho, Keizer, OR)

Dunkin’ Donuts: Freud would have a mother-freakin’ field day with this cat, Baby!
(Brad Simanek, Cedar Rapids, IA)

McDonald’s drive-thru: So much for his “all night long” promises.
(Judith Cottrill, Bronx, NY)

Room service at Motel 6: And he’s also hungry.
(Peter Casper, Brisbane, Australia)

Shoney’s Big Boy: Sweetheart, THIS is what they mean by “All You Can Eat.”
(Ross Bennett, Reedsville, PA)

Wal-Mart snack bar: The number of sexual contacts with cousins can not be counted on just one hand.
(Gary Reynolds, West Lafayette, IN)

T.G.I. Friday’s: “Just wait ’til I let you in on my Candy Striper fetish!”
(Brad Simanek, Cedar Rapids, IA)