After finally compelling The Movie Man to leave MoFoS, EA, JTH, TK, and I headed to Applebees for a late dinner. Soon after we arrived, we had the unexpected pleasure of a fifth. Amy, one of our favorite waitresses, joined us. She was off duty and fleeing from her sister’s home. She had endured a minor medical procedure early in the day and was staying with her sister so that her children would not aggravate her injuries. Unfortunately, her sister got into a heated argument with her boyfriend so Amy got out of the house. She noted that every time she needs a friend, one of our group always shows up at Applebees. This did not particularly surprise me and not just because I believe that the Lord provides in such situations. One of us is always at Applebees. (Note: This is Amy (in white) with our other beloved waitress AFH. The height disparity was amusing.)
Unfortunately, all of Amy’s circumstances led to a discussion of the stupidity of men. Both Amy and EA noted that men are stupid unless they are gay. EA stated, “Gay takes away the stupid.”
EA had a recent incident at Applebees involving JTH to support her claim. A girl came up to JTH and had an extended conversation in the presence of a group of people including his girlfriend ALK. JTH did not introduce her to anyone at the table. He then informed the girl that she smelled good. Amy’s response, “Are you just an idiot?” I would have defended him if I could. Instead I texted ALK who joined in the laughter.
Amy often got up to talk to her co-workers. She had taken her sister’s car and left the keys, complete with mace, on the table. We resisted the urge to take the car and run through the camera enforced intersection repeatedly.
The other noteworthy thing about this night was that EA’s artwork was posted in Applebees’ back room. She is a genuinely great artist (an art major no less) and began drawing images of super heroes inspired by The Movie Man on napkins. This disseminated into drawings of Michael Jackson (I have no explanation) and then into scantily clad women. Naturally it was one of these latter drawings that was posted in the office. (Note: This image was drawn in the store on receipt tape. It may be valuable as this was her first sketch of the super hero incarnation of The Movie Man.)
What I’m telling you is that The Movie Man is quite an inspiration...
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