On my first night in L.A. I saw a sign in the lobby (next to the free coffee, oddly enough) that said “The Cookie of the Day is Chocolate Chip. Enjoy your Stay!” Under the sign was a basket so I eagerly went over to get myself a cookie. No cookie. The basket was empty. That was okay, I figured. They were probably all gone for the day.
Next day: Same sign, no cookies. Later that evening, same story.
The following day I decided to check first thing in the morning. And I didn’t stop. Every time I left or returned to the hotel I would stop by the cookie basket. Mind you, this wasn’t on my way. I could have taken the elevator directly to the parking garage. Instead, I would get off at the lobby, step out, check the basket, get angry and then get back in the elevator.
On the third day I continued my quest. But when I checked the first time, the sign was still there but the basket was gone. Maybe that was just an old sign, I thought, and they never intended to give us free cookies.
But later that day, a breakthrough. The sign had changed! No longer was the cookie of the day “Chocolate Chip” it was “Chocolate with Reese's Pieces!” It sounded like the most awesome cookie ever! But of course, there were no cookies.
I even spent some time in the lobby working. I never saw anyone bring cookies. I never even smelled any baking.
On my last night as I got in the elevator I decided to ask a couple who I think were from Sweden or Norway or something so give them accents if you’re acting this out with your friends or co-workers:
WG: Excuse me, how long have y’all been staying here?
Swedish/Norwegian Man: Sorry?
WG: Have you stayed here long? The reason I ask is because I’m curious if you’ve ever seen the free cookies in the lobby.
S/NM: Yes. In fact, not only have we seen them, we’ve actually had them!
WG: Nuh-uh!
S/N Woman: Yes, we have! And we even were there when the chef brought them out. They were delicious!
WG: Well I check three or four times a day and I’ve never seen them!
S/N Man: We also check all day and we’ve just seen them that one time.
WG: I’m stopping in the lobby right now to see if they’re there. I bet they’re not.
(We arrive in the lobby and all get out.)
S/N Man: Nope. No cookies. Perhaps we could ask the front desk to call us when they put them out.
Ha. Those Swede/Norwegians. Easier for him to joke about it when he actually got his free cookie.
On my final day I checked two more times. No cookies. And the cookie of the day was still Chocolate with Reese's Pieces. I mean, maybe if they had a crappy cookie like oatmeal raisin or something with nuts, I could handle it. But Choc with Reeses? It just might be the best cookie flavor of all (after Mandy’s Rolo cookies, of course).
When I checked out and there still weren’t cookies I decided that, instead of just asking someone at the front desk about it, I would put up my own sign:
Next day: Same sign, no cookies. Later that evening, same story.
The following day I decided to check first thing in the morning. And I didn’t stop. Every time I left or returned to the hotel I would stop by the cookie basket. Mind you, this wasn’t on my way. I could have taken the elevator directly to the parking garage. Instead, I would get off at the lobby, step out, check the basket, get angry and then get back in the elevator.
On the third day I continued my quest. But when I checked the first time, the sign was still there but the basket was gone. Maybe that was just an old sign, I thought, and they never intended to give us free cookies.
But later that day, a breakthrough. The sign had changed! No longer was the cookie of the day “Chocolate Chip” it was “Chocolate with Reese's Pieces!” It sounded like the most awesome cookie ever! But of course, there were no cookies.
I even spent some time in the lobby working. I never saw anyone bring cookies. I never even smelled any baking.
On my last night as I got in the elevator I decided to ask a couple who I think were from Sweden or Norway or something so give them accents if you’re acting this out with your friends or co-workers:
WG: Excuse me, how long have y’all been staying here?
Swedish/Norwegian Man: Sorry?
WG: Have you stayed here long? The reason I ask is because I’m curious if you’ve ever seen the free cookies in the lobby.
S/NM: Yes. In fact, not only have we seen them, we’ve actually had them!
WG: Nuh-uh!
S/N Woman: Yes, we have! And we even were there when the chef brought them out. They were delicious!
WG: Well I check three or four times a day and I’ve never seen them!
S/N Man: We also check all day and we’ve just seen them that one time.
WG: I’m stopping in the lobby right now to see if they’re there. I bet they’re not.
(We arrive in the lobby and all get out.)
S/N Man: Nope. No cookies. Perhaps we could ask the front desk to call us when they put them out.
Ha. Those Swede/Norwegians. Easier for him to joke about it when he actually got his free cookie.
On my final day I checked two more times. No cookies. And the cookie of the day was still Chocolate with Reese's Pieces. I mean, maybe if they had a crappy cookie like oatmeal raisin or something with nuts, I could handle it. But Choc with Reeses? It just might be the best cookie flavor of all (after Mandy’s Rolo cookies, of course).
When I checked out and there still weren’t cookies I decided that, instead of just asking someone at the front desk about it, I would put up my own sign:
Then I left and bought my own damn cookies.
4 comments:
You made your point AND rhymed at the same time. That's my girl!!! :)
Yes, that was totally intentional.
I know it was! That's why it's so great. Somebody "less" than you would've said "oh my GOSH. That's so funny because I never meant to say that. I'm so funny!"
Only REALLY awesome people are that good intentionally. And I love them! :)
Happy Hour again, She?
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