Strange encounter at the movies

[Canarr]

Not sucky, more funny, and a good example of how deeply you can be caught in your routine...

A couple of friends and I went to see Wolverine yesterday (decent movie; nothing I hadn't expected, but nothing that wasn't cool, either), and two of us went upstairs to get some snacks. My friend wanted to pick up some popcorn for herself and her girlfriend, I was aiming for a coke.

Now, the cinema offers three sizes of popcorn: Small, Large, and Jumbo. Why they're called that, no idea. When it was our turn, my friend asked for a "mittlere Popcorn" - which means, the size in the middle - medium, or so. Not the smallest, not the largest. However, the girl behind the counter just blinked at her in surprise.

"We don't have a medium size; we only have Small, Large and Jumbo."

My friend blinked back, worked things out in her head for a moment, then answered. "Okay, I'll have a Large then."

Again, no suckiness involved, just somewhat... funny.

[Bella_Vixen]

"We don't have small. We have Large, Super Chubby, and Extra Super Chubby."

"Well, isn't a large a small?"




Cookies.

[Polenicus]

How about a Tall, Grande, or Venti?

This is what happens when we let Marketting Execs play with language.

[El Pollo Guerrera]

"We don't have small. We have Large, Super Chubby, and Extra Super Chubby."

"Well, isn't a large a small?"




Cookies.

Animaniacs?

[Munkie]

How about a Tall, Grande, or Venti?

This is what happens when we let Marketting Execs play with language.

I always order the "small" something at SBux... the staff is used to it, even though i rarely go there (usually for a scone or a muffin) I prefer my Timmies or even 2nd Cup over Sbux...

[Bella_Vixen]

Animaniacs?

Correct!

[Jack Doe]

How about a Tall, Grande, or Venti?

This is what happens when we let Marketting Execs play with language.

Foamy the Squirrel! I choose you!

[mikoyan29]

I think there was a Seinfeld episode where that happened. I think someone was trying to order a pizza or something...

[draco664]

Heh, one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at has okonomiyakis cooked in front of you.

They come in two sizes.

Deluxe and Super-Deluxe.

Fortunately, when you ask for a small, they know you want a 'Deluxe'.

[AriRashkae]

"So, you maven of misinformation, "Medium" is a size between two others!"

[Imogene]

Animaniacs?

"Why would I want fries with my popcorn?"

"... I'll have to check with my manager..."

Thanks, Mitch... for ruining the public perception of retail workers even more.

[Fiyero]

I don't mind the stores calling sizes different things (I'm surprised there is a small, often there is medium, large and huge etc...)
I don't mind using Starbuck's language. I know if I ask for a Venti Latte or a Large Latte either way I will get a pint of coffee and be happy. What gets me is asking for a double tall latte at Starbucks (their words!) and getting a blank look.

[NightWatch]

I always say small medium or large when I order so I know what I'm getting. If an employee corrects me, I tell them that. They either agree with me, or smile and mutter something under their breath. Frankly, I don't care who it annoys. Cuz knowing my luck,
I'd order a large because I thought it was a medium then end up with 40lbs of popcorn.

[BookstoreEscapee]

It bugs me more when they have a medium and large but no small. "Medium" is relative - you cannot have a medium without something on either side.

Oddly, when I order at Starbucks (or B&N Cafe) I will say small instead of tall, but I will say grande. I ask for a grande hot chocolate most of the time, but at B&N sometimes I will ask for a small soda. Or the occasional small strawberry Frappucino.

[Bella_Vixen]

"Why would I want fries with my popcorn?"

"... I'll have to check with my manager..."

Thanks, Mitch... for ruining the public perception of retail workers even more.

Juwl, I you.