A couple of months ago I was eating at the Sonic in Picayune. As I pull in and make my order I immediately recognize the voice. It’s a teenage son of a friend of mine. When I receive my order I notice there is a french fry in my box of tater tots. What a perfect opportunity to give this kid some grief.

What can I do? I got it. I ring the little buzzer and he asks me what I need. I say “I ordered some tater tots and there is a fry in my box.” He says “I’m sorry about that sir.” I then said “Sorry don’t make up for the fact that there is a fry in my tater tots.” He says “I’m really sorry sir. Can you just take it out?” I said “I did take it out. Are you getting smart with me?”

He replies very nervously “No sir, not at all. Is there something you would like?” I said “Yes there is and thank you for finally asking. I want the extra tater tot that should have been in my box. I got you guys all figured out but you ain’t getting over on me. If you short every customer a tater tot then after about 18 customers you can take a free order of tots for yourself. You think I’m stupid?”

“Uhhh, not at all sir but…” “But nothing kid. I know the drill. Just send out my tater tot.” A few minutes later this girl comes out to my car with a little bag that had one tater tot in it.” I can’t stand it anymore. I tell her to relax that I’m just having a little fun with him. I give her a couple bucks to give him for a tip and ask her to tell him to look out the window at me. She goes in laughing, gives him the money and he peeks out the window. A few seconds later the speaker comes on and this voice says “Dang it Mr. Wayne. I was freaking out! I was just about to give this gig up to someone else and start cooking.”

I said “Now what did you do to this tater tot you sent out.” He laughs and says “Just don’t eat it.”

Kids…ain’t they just too much fun? I’m just sayin’.