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Blueface 03-19-2011 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210493)
See, that's what I hate. People going out of their way to be a pricksicle. Since it's a forgone conclusion that it's ok for you to tamper with my food if I don't provide gratuity, or gratuity as you see fit, if I get service that I deem as crappy is it acceptable for me to take a crap on the hood of your car?

I think the difference lies between what you think is right and what actually happens.
It is not right for people to spit in your food but it happens.

shilala 03-19-2011 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210493)
See, that's what I hate. People going out of their way to be a pricksicle. Since it's a forgone conclusion that it's ok for you to tamper with my food if I don't provide gratuity, or gratuity as you see fit, if I get service that I deem as crappy is it acceptable for me to take a crap on the hood of your car?

I don't think it's a forgone conclusion that it's okay to honker on my pizza, but I do think it's a reality, albeit a very slim chance.
I don't think it's acceptable to crap on anyone's car, either.
In the event I was to catch some kid defiling my pizza, it's going to open up a whole world of "acceptable" possibilities, though. :r

hammondc 03-19-2011 09:47 AM

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I think the whole tipping model in food service should go away. If you think about it, it is a genius business model started by the industry. The business pays **** money for labor and you subsidize the rest of the labor cost in the form of a tip. So you get to pay for the food and labor cost. Get rid of the whole system. Pay the staff a decent salary. If they suck ass at the job, GTFO. Simple.

What if other industries were on the same model?

Subvet642 03-19-2011 09:52 AM

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Anyone who brings food to my door 'cause I'm too lazy to get off my @ss to go and get it, gets a fin, at least.

Stephen 03-19-2011 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1210497)
I think the difference lies between what you think is right and what actually happens.It is not right for people to spit in your food but it happens.

Expound upon this please. I think I know what you're trying to say, just want to be sure.:)
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Originally Posted by shilala (Post 1210498)
I don't think it's a forgone conclusion that it's okay to honker on my pizza, but I do think it's a reality, albeit a very slim chance.
I don't think it's acceptable to crap on anyone's car, either.
In the event I was to catch some kid defiling my pizza, it's going to open up a whole world of "acceptable" possibilities, though. :r

Forgone conclusion was too strong, but we as a consumer almost expect something afoul to happen if the service industry isn't given decent gratuity regardless of the level of service. That's my beef.

Stephen 03-19-2011 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642 (Post 1210492)
If you don't like onions...I'm pretty sure they'll leave them off if you ask.

Make no mistake, those little nasty bastards have a way of sneaking onto your pizza, covert ops style.

shilala 03-19-2011 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210511)
Forgone conclusion was too strong, but we as a consumer almost expect something afoul to happen if the service industry isn't given decent gratuity regardless of the level of service. That's my beef.

They're hiring kids, you pretty much have to expect that kind of thing. I don't think for a second that it happens as much as we might think it does, but that fear is a chip they don't even have to play. We play it for them.
I guess it's built in. We know what we're up against when we order a pizza. You give the kid five bucks, that's the deal. If I don't want to give the kid five bucks, I shouldn't order a pizza.
It's really just like everything else. If you don't want crappy service and soggy cigars, don't buy them from CI. The list goes on and on.
I suppose we could argue forever how it should be in a perfect world, or how it should be so we'd like it better, but that isn't gonna change that it is what it is. Pizza sure isn't the only place we have to "play by their rules". It's life.

Back home we have Frank's Pizza. It is easily the best pizza in the universe. It's so good that spit isn't going to matter. You could dip this stuff in a tub of spit and it'd still make your eyes tear from the sheer goodness. I think everyone should order from there (but then it'd turn into that commercial goo like Pizza Hut and Dominos). :D

Subvet642 03-19-2011 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210515)
Make no mistake, those little nasty bastards have a way of sneaking onto your pizza, covert ops style.

Hey, I like onions, I just wish that toppings (real ones) found their way onto my pizzas, too. Maybe some anchovies?

Blueface 03-19-2011 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210511)
Expound upon this please. I think I know what you're trying to say, just want to be sure.:)

Forgone conclusion was too strong, but we as a consumer almost expect something afoul to happen if the service industry isn't given decent gratuity regardless of the level of service. That's my beef.

My second sentence is meant to expand.
It is not right for them to spit BUT they do regardless.

Eleven 03-19-2011 10:30 AM

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This thread has NOT made me feel good about ordering pizza.

The former delivery guys talking about 'You don't wanna know what happens' kind of makes me sick.

If I found out that anything was done to my food, and I could prove it, someone would be prosecuted. At the very least the manager or owner would get some face time and public ridicule.

There is never a situation where it is acceptable to tamper with someones food.

Volusianator 03-19-2011 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos (Post 1210370)
BTW my favorite topping is onion.

LOL, Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevy, Cuban/Nicaraguan right!

Volusianator 03-19-2011 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel (Post 1210143)
The only gripe I have with pizza delivery is expectation of a tip when the pizza place charges a delivery charge.

I always ask for my pizza crispy from this place as normally it just doesn't get browned at all if you don't ask. So last night, for the first time, I looked at the rcpt stapled to the bag the pizza comes in..."$2.15 for crispy"! Really?! They charge and additional $2 to have my pizza go one more time around the carousel to get done a little more? The freakin' oven is already on and is gonna stay on, I call BS on that one. :sl

Volusianator 03-19-2011 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by innova (Post 1210488)
I'm pretty sure my business lesson was lost on the 'dude who answers the phone at Domino's'.

OK, that's funny right there!

md4958 03-19-2011 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator (Post 1210550)
I always ask for my pizza crispy from this place as normally it just doesn't get browned at all if you don't ask. So last night, for the first time, I looked at the rcpt stapled to the bag the pizza comes in..."$2.15 for crispy"! Really?! They charge and additional $2 to have my pizza go one more time around the carousel to get done a little more? The freakin' oven is already on and is gonna stay on, I call BS on that one. :sl

ok, that one is a bit ridiculous.

Blueface 03-19-2011 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1210543)
This thread has NOT made me feel good about ordering pizza.

The former delivery guys talking about 'You don't wanna know what happens' kind of makes me sick.

If I found out that anything was done to my food, and I could prove it, someone would be prosecuted. At the very least the manager or owner would get some face time and public ridicule.

There is never a situation where it is acceptable to tamper with someones food.

Don't disagree.
I personally was only guilty of making sure I was late and with a stale pizza if you had a history of being an ahole.
However, I know many guys that did.
All I am saying is don't be naive thinking you can be a butt hole to someone handling your food and not think stuff like this does not go on.
I for one will never not tip if I intend to buy from them again.

chippewastud79 03-19-2011 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1210543)
This thread has NOT made me feel good about ordering pizza.

The former delivery guys talking about 'You don't wanna know what happens' kind of makes me sick.

If I found out that anything was done to my food, and I could prove it, someone would be prosecuted. At the very least the manager or owner would get some face time and public ridicule.

There is never a situation where it is acceptable to tamper with someones food.

You might want to stop eating at any chain restaurant and especially skip fast food if you are overly concerned with problems with your food. :2

Volusianator 03-19-2011 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642 (Post 1210492)
If you don't like onions...I'm pretty sure they'll leave them off if you ask.

I think you missed the point, there was one stray onion on my pizza, and it happened to be on the last bite. I'd rather have had it on the first so the rest of the pizza would've washed it away.

Volusianator 03-19-2011 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210515)
Make no mistake, those little nasty bastards have a way of sneaking onto your pizza, covert ops style.

THAT's what I'm talkin' bout!

replicant_argent 03-19-2011 10:49 AM

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if the onions are "rancid" on your pizza? You ought to find a pizza joint with fresh ingredients. Any place that would use spoiled or subpar ingredients doesn't deserve your business. ;)



:r

Stephen 03-19-2011 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala (Post 1210529)
They're hiring kids, you pretty much have to expect that kind of thing. I don't think for a second that it happens as much as we might think it does, but that fear is a chip they don't even have to play. We play it for them.
I guess it's built in. We know what we're up against when we order a pizza. You give the kid five bucks, that's the deal. If I don't want to give the kid five bucks, I shouldn't order a pizza.
It's really just like everything else. If you don't want crappy service and soggy cigars, don't buy them from CI. The list goes on and on.
I suppose we could argue forever how it should be in a perfect world, or how it should be so we'd like it better, but that isn't gonna change that it is what it is. Pizza sure isn't the only place we have to "play by their rules". It's life.

Back home we have Frank's Pizza. It is easily the best pizza in the universe. It's so good that spit isn't going to matter. You could dip this stuff in a tub of spit and it'd still make your eyes tear from the sheer goodness. I think everyone should order from there (but then it'd turn into that commercial goo like Pizza Hut and Dominos). :D

My complaint is levied against pizza delivery guys, but the service industry in general.

chippewastud79 03-19-2011 10:49 AM

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Recently I have picked up the pizza, since we live about 1/4 mile away. My wife pays by credit card over the phone, but when I go to pick it up there is a spot on the reciept that I sign for a tip. A tip for pick-up? :hm

Volusianator 03-19-2011 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala (Post 1210529)
Back home we have Frank's Pizza. It is easily the best pizza in the universe. It's so good that spit isn't going to matter. You could dip this stuff in a tub of spit and it'd still make your eyes tear from the sheer goodness.

Holy **** Scott, too funny, the place I order from on Friday nights when I'm working at the lounge is Frank's Pizza and their pie is the same quality!

Blueface 03-19-2011 10:52 AM

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Just ordered a pizza and picking it up in person.:r

Volusianator 03-19-2011 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1210543)
This thread has NOT made me feel good about ordering pizza.

The former delivery guys talking about 'You don't wanna know what happens' kind of makes me sick.

If I found out that anything was done to my food, and I could prove it, someone would be prosecuted. At the very least the manager or owner would get some face time and public ridicule.

There is never a situation where it is acceptable to tamper with someones food.

Amen to everything you said!

Stephen 03-19-2011 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1210564)
Recently I have picked up the pizza, since we live about 1/4 mile away. My wife pays by credit card over the phone, but when I go to pick it up there is a spot on the reciept that I sign for a tip. A tip for pick-up? :hm

I'll leave a tip for a carry out order at a restaurant, provided everything is in order (bagged up, utensils/napkins/condiments included) and ready to go when they said it would be. A pizza joint? Not so much.

Stephen 03-19-2011 11:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1210555)
Don't disagree.
I personally was only guilty of making sure I was late and with a stale pizza if you had a history of being an ahole.
However, I know many guys that did.
All I am saying is don't be naive thinking you can be a butt hole to someone handling your food and not think stuff like this does not go on.
I for one will never not tip if I intend to buy from them again.

There's a difference between giving piss-poor customer service (with the thought of you get what you pay for) and going out of your way to pervert one's food.:2

chippewastud79 03-19-2011 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210582)
I'll leave a tip for a carry out order at a restaurant, provided everything is in order (bagged up, utensils/napkins/condiments included) and ready to go when they said it would be. A pizza joint? Not so much.

Carry out food from a restaurant is a different animal. The servers still have to 'plate' it and bag it up for you to go, also particularly if they bring it to your car. Servers/bartenders also have to spend time from their other tables to pack up your food. A pizza that is made by the same guys no matter if it is delivered or picked up and doesn't require extra effort by them, it comes in the same box. :hm

Stephen 03-19-2011 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1210589)
Carry out food from a restaurant is a different animal. The servers still have to 'plate' it and bag it up for you to go, also particularly if they bring it to your car. Servers/bartenders also have to spend time from their other tables to pack up your food. A pizza that is made by the same guys no matter if it is delivered or picked up and doesn't require extra effort by them, it comes in the same box. :hm

Yep. A little bit of effort goes a long way with me. I even appreciate it more if bread is included and you DON'T put it in the bag, but wait until I get there to get the fresh stuff. This is good customer service and will be compensated accordingly.

shark 03-19-2011 12:12 PM

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Ok, if you hate onions so much, why get them on the pizza?

Blueface 03-19-2011 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210583)
There's a difference between giving piss-poor customer service (with the thought of you get what you pay for) and going out of your way to pervert one's food.:2

No doubt.
The discussion I addressed entailed no tipping at all, regardless of good service by a pizza delivery guy, assuming they are paid enough already. Poor service should not be rewarded and is a digression from what I addressed.

Stephen 03-19-2011 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1210649)
No doubt.
The discussion I addressed entailed no tipping at all, regardless of good service by a pizza delivery guy, assuming they are paid enough already. Poor service should not be rewarded and is a digression from what I addressed.

There's a large portion of society that believes one should tip no matter the case. I don't necessarily subscribe to that school of thought. If an indivdual does a good job in the service industry takes care of you, they should be compensated for their effort and attention, period. What bothers me is if you get poor/no service, and yet are still expected to give a tip as if though you were adquately taken care of. Note, I'm not saying NO tip, but tip as though you would tip someone who provided good service. That's what grinds my gears.

Eleven 03-19-2011 12:56 PM

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http://www.funnyforumpics.com/forums...-delivers2.jpg

GolfNut 03-19-2011 01:04 PM

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My only comment here: Mmmmmmm onions!

Ok maybe a bit more: We not only have worked in the food service industry in our youth, but the kids have too. Without the tips our son rec'd while delivering for a franchised pizza place, he would have gone backwards fast due to gas prices and the MPG on his delivery vehicle. They pay shite, they are terrible to their employees and it's just a huge load of crap to deal with for such a minimal amount.

Oh yeah, Mmmmmmmm ONIONS!

Stephen 03-19-2011 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfNut (Post 1210684)
My only comment here: :pu onions!

Ok maybe a bit more: We not only have worked in the food service industry in our youth, but the kids have too. Without the tips our son rec'd while delivering for a franchised pizza place, he would have gone backwards fast due to gas prices and the MPG on his delivery vehicle. They pay shite, they are terrible to their employees and it's just a huge load of crap to deal with for such a minimal amount.

Oh yeah, :pu ONIONS!

FTFY...:tu

Lumpold 03-19-2011 02:21 PM

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If I eat in a restaurant, and get sh!tty service, no tip. You want to make an issue of it, I'll tell you why, in a rather loud voice, why your service was sh!tty.

If you deliver me a pizza... well, if it comes fine, you'll get a tip.

Luckily, I'm in the UK, where this is acceptable :tu

Starscream 03-19-2011 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1210543)
There is never a situation where it is acceptable to tamper with someones food.

There is also never a reason for someone to act like a complete asshole in a restaurant and cuss and act vile over too much sauce or too little cheese, or they waited an extra 5 minutes for their food than what they were quoted. When you act like a douche, you get treated like a douche. I'm not talking about tipping here, I'm talking about those assholes who act like they own the world when they enter a restaurant.
I'm not directing this toward you, Scott. I'm just saying there are people out there like that.:)

jcruse64 03-19-2011 03:30 PM

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It's a longer drive for you, KidRock, but I have Padrons if the pizza is REAL good! :D

Love pizza, but not the chain stuff.

Speaking of being treated like garbage by the owners, I knew a guy that delivered for the Hut a few years back. On delivery, a guy crossed the center line and crashed him. Hurt his back and totaled the car. Dude could only afford liability. After first telling him he'd be covered by his employer, they cut him loose a week later, with no way to pay for medical bills or a car(guy who hit him had no insurance). That's rough.

Stephen 03-19-2011 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jcruse64 (Post 1210783)
It's a longer drive for you, KidRock, but I have Padrons if the pizza is REAL good! :D

Love pizza, but not the chain stuff.

Speaking of being treated like garbage by the owners, I knew a guy that delivered for the Hut a few years back. On delivery, a guy crossed the center line and crashed him. Hurt his back and totaled the car. Dude could only afford liability. After first telling him he'd be covered by his employer, they cut him loose a week later, with no way to pay for medical bills or a car(guy who hit him had no insurance). That's rough.

How would workman's comp not cover this? Further, and I'm by no means an expert, but I'm sure that a lawyer would have a field day with this.

RevSmoke 03-19-2011 03:42 PM

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What do you mean, "Embarrass is out of your delivery zone?"

Last pizza I had delivered was delivered to me while ice fishing on Shawano Lake about 6 years ago. We told him where to drive on the ice, to honk, and we'd wave him in to our ice shanty. The delivery guy said it was the most unique delivery he'd ever made, wanted a picture of him delivering it to the door of the ice shack.

Wife delivered pizza for Dominoes one summer while we were teachers in the LA area. Not a good experience for her.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

pektel 03-19-2011 04:24 PM

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Embarrass, MN?
Posted via Mobile Device

Volusianator 03-19-2011 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shark (Post 1210641)
Ok, if you hate onions so much, why get them on the pizza?

If you're referring to the original post, go reread grasshopper.

GolfNut 03-19-2011 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator (Post 1210833)
If you're referring to the original post, go reread grasshopper.

OK, grasshoppers on a pizza, no thanks.

I obviously have too much time on my hands today. lol

Volusianator 03-19-2011 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1210756)
There is also never a reason for someone to act like a complete asshole in a restaurant and cuss and act vile over too much sauce or too little cheese, or they waited an extra 5 minutes for their food than what they were quoted. When you act like a douche, you get treated like a douche. I'm not talking about tipping here, I'm talking about those assholes who act like they own the world when they enter a restaurant.

Agreed, do unto others...

Volusianator 03-19-2011 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel (Post 1210817)
Embarrass, MN?
Posted via Mobile Device

Well, you do have the Vikings, so I can totally understand Embarrass, MN!

Volusianator 03-19-2011 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1210693)
FTFY...:tu

No idea what FTFY mean, but if you don't like onions, I'm in your corner! :banger

pektel 03-19-2011 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator (Post 1210838)
Well, you do have the Vikings, so I can totally understand Embarrass, MN!

Touché, sir :tu
Posted via Mobile Device

GolfNut 03-19-2011 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator (Post 1210840)
No idea what FTFY mean, but if you like onions, I'm in your corner! :banger

FTFY! :r:r

Fixed That For You!

Volusianator 03-19-2011 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfNut (Post 1210846)
FTFY! :r:r

Fixed That For You!

Get that off my quote or I'm gonna toss my cookies, which will then make me lost my first cup of French press coffee! Don't do me that way!

hotreds 03-19-2011 05:13 PM

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Hah! Where I live we can't get 'za delivered! Also, I remember back in college in the 70s when it was Dominos cardboard! I understand they've improved quite a bit since those halcyon days.

DTM 03-19-2011 05:32 PM

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Can't get delivery here. Gotta drive about 20 minutes one way for a pizza and they get mad when I try and charge mileage. :D


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