And you thought YOU had a crazy holiday? Check out what happened in my neck of the woods between Christmas and New Years.
A Woman walks into a Dunkin’ Donuts, orders hot cocoa and a bagel. She leaves. She returns in a rage and begins shouting at the counter clerk.
In an "obscenity-filled tirade" she complained that her hot cocoa was not topped with whipped cream.
The poor counter clerk explained that she hadn’t asked for whipped cream, and the store’s policy was only to give it to people who request it. And unfortunately, he added, the store was presently out of whipped cream. Then the woman really went nuts. She threw her still-hot cocoa into the counter clerk’s face!! OUCH!! This was no joke. The clerk ended up with a scalded face, neck, and hands.
Another worker called 911. The doors were locked to prevent the woman from escaping and the coppers showed to clink on the cuffs. Just another day in the Big Apple (actually Coney Island, Brooklyn) where coffee and crime are always brewing….
The point of my story? If you ever wonder where Cleo Coyle gets her ideas for things that happen at the Village Blend, take note! The Naked City’s got a million story ideas a day, and I’ve got a fat folder full of them!
Until next time…Happy 2007, Everyone!
Luv, Cleo Coyle
Author of The Coffeehouse Mysteries, "Where coffee and crime are always brewing…" #1 On What Grounds #2 Through the Grinder #3 Latte Trouble #4 Murder Most Frothy…and coming July 2007 - #5 Decaffeinated Corpse!
Comment by Sasha — January 7, 2007 @ 8:48 pm
How…sad. Sounds like that woman needs therapy! I hope the clerk is okay.
Comment by Julia Templeton — January 8, 2007 @ 1:56 pm
Yes, Sasha, that expression pretty much sums it up!!
Luv,
Cleo
Comment by Cleo — January 9, 2007 @ 1:47 pm
Julia, you’re right on the money. The New York Post’s story mentioned that the woman was a drug addict, so the holidays weren’t the only thing driving her off the deep end — although, if you’ve ever worked retail, then you know just how twisted
the general public can sometimes act!
Luv,
Cleo
Comment by Cleo — January 9, 2007 @ 1:49 pm
Wow, Cleo, what was the woman thinking. No wonder you get so many ideas. I’m looking forward to having time to read your stories. Right now, it’s deadlines and Rita entries for me.
Comment by Annette Blair — January 16, 2007 @ 9:56 pm