In this economic recession, it is important to save money wherever possible. The country has already observed some steadfast citizens taking this to the extremes - after all, last year there was that guy trying to sell a piece of burnt toast on eBay. But, there must be some way to save a little cash without enduring public humiliation and receiving invitations to appear on embarrassing talk shows, right?
Well, I think I've found the Solution to All Solutions.
Last night, while dining at a local Japanese restaurant, the soft, melodic Asian tunes playing softly throughout the establishment's speakers suddenly changed to extremely loud gong banging. I was enraged at this disturbing distraction from my seemingly peaceful meal. However, I quickly realized that the gong was used to celebrate a fellow diner's birthday! The birthday boy’s waiter appeared from the back holding a lit candle...submerged in a dish of ice cream. Boy, was that chocolate mess tantalizing...
Suddenly, I got an idea. If I pretended it was my birthday, would they give me a free ice cream desert too?!
I decided to try out the idea. One of the people I was eating with opted to turn it into a prank. We alerted the waiter it was my brother's "birthday" - without telling my brother, of course. You should have seen his face when he started to courteously sing happy birthday to an unknown stranger...then realized the unknown stranger was, in fact, himself and that dish of ice cream was headed towards his placemat.
The restaurant even brought out a birthday hat and balloons for my fuming brother, but he couldn't speak up. Even he was mesmerized by that chocolate sundae's super sweet taste.
For all of you who decide to try out this idea, I suggest bringing a video camera to capture the moment. And remember, don't spend your saved $3.99 all in one place.
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