I'm friends with Milo's dad (since the early 80s) and I can tell you those are some proud parents. This waiter is a hero to those folks. Milo is a worthy superstar.
In fairness, "Orange" called him out when he had not even posted in this thread so what did you expect? If you don't like his post then you should take it out on "Orange".
I really wish they could hunt down the family that was refused service. I'd love to hear their side of the story. Not because I would or ever could agree with them...I'm more interested in hearing what could have possibly gone through their stupid little minds when saying those things out loud.
They shouldn't be rewarded with any notoriety, even if it's negative. There will be idiots that will support them because well, there are idiots everywhere.
Look, the guy got unfairly called out (most likely because of political differences) on something I am assuming most people wouldn't do. Obama did make a very insensitive comment and got a pass from a lot of people.
Not to derail the thread, but I think prime rib is a suitable reason to. Obligatory pics or GTHO Spoiler for size The problem I run into at some restaurants is they always over cook it. When you ask for rare its medium. If you ask for medium rare it is medium well. Having been a grill cook and working in a fancy steak house before it just makes me sad to see a good piece of meat treated that way. If I was a server and a person asked for prime rib anything over medium rare I would refuse them service.
I have made it know here before that my son is severely Autistic. Stuff like this happens all the time. Props to the waiter for supporting that child and family who are just trying to make it through life. I was parking at Lowe's once and had this exchange with an idiot... I legally parked in a handicap spot near the front door of Home Depot. My son is a runner at times and sometimes we just have to leave a business quickly before he has a full scale meltdown. I have a handicapped placard that I sometimes use when my son is with me. I have never used it if he isn't in the car nor would I ever. I park my truck and get out to go around the back of it to go get my son out of the truck. My son is 16 and very big for his age. He is 6-1 and about 215. I'm 6-4 and about 235. Because my son many times wants my wife or I to hold his hands or in my case put my arm around his shoulder because it makes him feel secure we do it knowing we are going to get stares. I could give 2 ****s because I'm over that already. They see what appears to be 2 grown men holding hands. It's what makes my son feel secure so it's what I am going to do. Anyway, as I'm am passing the back of my truck there is a small truck right behind my truck idling and the guy driving is staring at me. I open the door and get my son out and glance back and the guy is still staring. I noticed that I forgot to put up the Blue Placard on the rear view mirror. I get it and put it on the mirror and turn around to leave. The dude is still staring. Then the dialogue begins... A-hole ~ "That's handicapped parking!!" Me ~ "Yeah, I know" A-hole ~ "Then why are you parked there" Me ~ "Because he is handicapped" A-hole ~ "No, he isn't" Me ~ "Sir, he has Autism" A-hole ~ "That's not a handicap" Me ~ "Tell that to that State of Texas who gave me the parking placard" A-hole ~ " I can't stand people who park in these spaces who aren't handicapped because my mother is handicapped and you are taking a spot from people like her" (His mother wasn't with him and there were at least 5 open handicap spots nearby) Me (at this point agitated) ~ Well then I suggest you take your ass in the store and report me. Have a nice day, I'm not wasting anymore time with you and don't want to upset my son with this stupid conversation. A-hole ~ "F you" and slowly drives off
It doesn't compare to your situation at all, but I have a nephew with autism and just from what I can tell, it seems like half the battle is that so few people really understand autism itself. Props to you for being a good dad and telling anyone who has a problem with it to eff off.
With great affection I thank you my friend. Your suggestion will be taken under advisement and in due time it is my sincerest hope that I might take heed of your wisdom.
I think that's a bit overboard. The guy said a stupid and regrettable thing. That doesn't make him Hitler. It may not even reflect his sober take on disabled children. It's not worth a scarlett letter. He's probably embarassed about it already and would think twice about saying something like that in public again. That's good enough.
