...but what have you got?
Sausage pattie, fried egg, ham, bacon, baked beans.
Instead of the beans I got grits and ...
What are grits?
Grits? That’s a very good question. It’s oatmeal, couscous, you know a type of grain
It’s a type of grain
That doesn’t look grainy it looks mushy.
Yeah well they cook it for like I don’t know, 20 minutes. Yeah it’s kind of like porridge.
This is Eggs Benedict. It is egg, ham on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce. This is fruit and baked beans.
But you are a US citizen, so you voted or?
I voted absentee for Illinois.
And how did you vote in the election?
Democrat. Democrat for Obama.
Maybe you could just tell me what your breakfast is there.
Belgian waffles and coffee.
And this is a typical breakfast for you?
If I’m eating out…yes. I’ll have cereal at home, but I like waffles.
How about the election? Are you excited?
I’m nervous, nervous yes. Pro Obama, so it’s looking good for him right now. He’s intelligent, he’s thoughtful.
Can you see the result from there?
I think it’s 102 -34.
Who would you vote for?
I think he’s Obama. He looks quite decent and gentleman.
What did you have for your breakfast?
I started off with a fluffy pancake and some maple syrup. Then I had some crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Is that what you usually have when you come in here?
I usually have it on election days …yes. I’d definitely vote for Obama – OBAMA! America is very important and it’s crucial that we have a decent guy in there. It’s very emotional that he’s black and that’s powerful. I don’t think a lot of people who are in their forties and fifties thought there was ever going to be a black man in the White House. So that’s fantastic. So all those things are good, they will make a difference, they will matter. I’m going to cry when he wins, I am because for me it’s deeply moving.
Obama.
Can you tell me, is it because he’s sexy?
He’s sexier than John McCain…definitely. But erm no because I like his politics. He’s gonna develop green technology, he’s a bigger supporter of education. All those things. Bagels and lox, with tomato, onion, capers, sour cream.
Wow that looks great actually. I’m waiting for lemon.
She got a sandwich that’s already assembled. Mine is just not assembled which I prefer. Thin layer of cream cheese, tomato, couple of capers, onion, salmon, salt and pepper.
So it is in fact almost exactly the same?
Yes, but he got eggs too. And one key difference is she has two, the whole bagel whereas I only have half.
Did you vote?
Of course, of course.
Everybody here voted or everyone we talked to, everyone professes to be pro Obama.
But no this is a pro Obama outlet….hence the blue. No…
Oh yes woo, yes
He’s just got to keep up his end of the bargain.
What’s that?
Change baby change!
Who’d like a bloody Mary on the house?
Man: Always busy here on a Friday night!
Woman: (to barman) Sorry! Could I just have a...
Man: Patience and persistence!
Woman: Ahh, finally. Yes, erm ok, I’d like a beer, please! Sorry? what kind? (Man rolls eyes) A beer? Erm, lager, please. Yeah, that will do. Sorry, what? Half pint or a pint? (To man) How big is a pint?
Man: (gestures with hands, size of a pint)
Woman: Yes. OK. A pint.
Man: Ok, great, I’d like a...
Woman: Oh, sorry. Two pints of lager, please.
Man: OK great, I’ll have...
Woman: Oh…and a packet of crisps. (To man) Sorry. (To barman) What flavour? Erm, let me just check. (Turns round and shouts) What flavour? (Turns back) Cheese and onion.
Man: OK give me...
Woman: And a glass of wine. Red, please. Yes, I’m sure that’s it. Thank you. How much is that? (starts to look for wallet) Let me just check my wallet. I’ve got five, and that’s another six.
Man: (with note already in hand) OK great, I’d like a pint of bitter and two halves of lager please. Cheers. Keep the change. (To woman) That’s how it is done!
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Man: Oh no!
Woman: What is it?
Man: “Josh and Henrietta would like to have the pleasure of your company at a drinks party, next Saturday evening...”
Woman: Oh no, Josh and Henrietta... they’re not that couple who...?
Man: Yeah exactly! And it gets worse...
Woman: How?
Man: “Formal dress...”
Woman: Argh.... it means you’ve got to wear a suit....
Man: At the bottom it says “RSVP”. What does it mean?
Woman: You’ve got to reply.
Man: But I don’t want to go, so what can I say?
Woman: Tell them you’ve got a dentist’s appointment.
Man: Josh is my dentist!
Woman: Tell them it’s your grandmother’s 100th birthday party.
Man: But they know my granny died ages ago.
Woman: Tell them your dog’s sick and you’ve got to take him to see the vet.
Man: It’s no use – I’m just going to have to tell them the truth...
Woman: The truth? “I’m not coming to your birthday party because I think you’re boring and stupid?”
Man: Maybe not then...
Woman: Tell them this: “I’m unable to attend because I have a prior engagement.”
Man: “Prior engagement”?! And… they won’t be offended?
Woman: Absolutely not.
Man: Perfect!