I lost a bet. For my idiocy, I had to go to a restaurant with a "life-sized" cutout of the 4 hobbits from the Lord of the Rings.
As per the bet requirements, I walked in alone holding the cutout and asked for a table for 5. I was quickly seated, and I set up shop. No booth was open, so I just had them "stand" next to my table. Did I mention that the restaurant was packed? I ordered a large beer for myself and 4 waters for the hobbits. I demanded menus for the entire party, not just myself. And I had to order food for them too. And then I sat and ate a meal alone, something I already hate to do in a restaurant. But pictures speak louder than words:
Staff and patrons alike ridiculing me:
Eating under the spotlight and trying to laugh it off:
Singing happy birthday to sam because the friends at the other table
decided to milk this event for all its worth:
Drinking one of 3 sympathy shots sent my way:
Free dessert, 1 free beer, and 17% gratuity for parties of 5 or more:
In the end, I got 3 free shots, 1 free 34 oz. beer, and 1 free dessert. Which isn't such a bad consolation prize after all. Still, I'm staying away from stupid bets.
