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bigoldalphamale · 12-10-2004, 10:03 AM

Man Charged With Sandwich Rage in Houston

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Dec 10, 9:38 AM (ET)

HOUSTON (AP) - Road rage? Try restaurant rage. A 34-year-old man apparently angry that his $6 steak and cheese sandwich was too cold was arrested on a charge of threatening to kill the restaurant manager Wednesday.

Police said the manager offered to reheat Devlin B. Nelson's sandwich or make him a new one when he complained. Authorities allege he instead demanded a refund, threw the sandwich at the manager, then threatened to kill her and blow up the restaurant.

Nelson, a Houston public works employee, has been relieved of his duties pending the outcome of the investigation. He remained in custody Thursday.

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Information from: KPRC News, www.kprc.com, and KTRH Radio, www.KTRH.com.

LOL!!!!!

f6twister · 12-10-2004, 10:06 AM

Do you mean would I want to:

A. Get arrested
B. Throw a fit in a public place
C. Throw a sandwich at someone
D. Threaten to kill someone
E. Threaten to blow up a building
F. Put my job at risk by doing all of the above

I guess the only one I really wanted to ever do was C but I was the employee, not the customer.

bigoldalphamale · 12-10-2004, 10:09 AM

yeah, i didnt think i had to state the obvious, but, yes: i am referring to throwing a sandwich at a fastfood manager.

*sigh*

Painted · 12-10-2004, 10:14 AM

Maybe he had a bad day.

Maybe.

the_marq · 12-10-2004, 10:18 AM

What an asshole. People like this guy need some serious personality altering drugs, or a lobotomy.

bigoldalphamale · 12-10-2004, 10:26 AM

fine, he's an asshole...but come on...i couldnt help but laugh out loud when i read the story the first time. HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its like something out of a saturday night live skit...

funkeodor · 12-10-2004, 10:46 AM

You know, I have a friend who's a fast food manager, Perhaps we could stage something like this, that would be freakin' awesome!!!

Stick · 12-10-2004, 10:50 AM

Yes. I've wanted to do it, but the action I take is to not go back to that shop again. Why do people fly off the handle over little things like that? Is there a broken switch inside their heads?

OFKU0 · 12-10-2004, 11:05 AM

About 20 years ago a similar event happened to me.

Now granted when I was 20 my temperament was much much worse than now, however, to a point I can relate.

Long story short.

Was in a chicken and rib franchised establishment with 3 friends. We all ordered the half chicken. When it arrived, theirs was fine, mine was pink and had blood coming out of it. At least 5 times I told the server that it wasn't exceptable, and 5 times I got a shrug. The manager came over, said all the chickens are cooked the same and didn't see anything wrong with the meal. I POLITELY asked for another meal and his response was no. I told him, and since my friends were finished their meals, that we would like the bill and that I wasn't paying for my untouched meal. He presented the bill, my meal included and said if I didn't pay, he'd call the police. I said fine call the police and proceeded to throw the raw chicken, plate and all right across the restaurant. We paid for 4 meals and left, and 20 years later won't patronize that very franchise.

I know what I did was wrong, and was I an asshole for doing it? Maybe yes, maybe no.
I guess I shouldn't have let my temper get the better of me. I should have eaten the chicken, got sick and sued the restaurant. Ahh the things one learns when they get older.

bigoldalphamale · 12-10-2004, 11:44 AM

^^^^ why doesnt cool shit like that ever happen when i am out to eat. you always hear about happening to the "other" guy. lol.

Rdr4evr · 12-10-2004, 12:22 PM

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.....then threatened to kill her and blow up the restaurant.

I'm sorry, but I laughed out loud at this portion.......the fact that it was over a cheese sandwich makes it that much more amusing.....

I could just picture someone saying that over a sandwich.......god damn hilarious.

MooseMan3000 · 12-10-2004, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdr4evr

I'm sorry, but I laughed out loud at this portion.......the fact that it was over a cheese sandwich makes it that much more amusing

Um... STEAK AND CHEESE. BIG difference, guy.

I can see where the guy's coming from. I mean, a cold steak and cheese? What kind of sick, fucked up individual would deliver a hungry man a cold steak and cheese? Huh? I think the manager should go to jail. Sheesh. That's some fucked up, repugnant shit.

OFKU0 · 12-10-2004, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseMan3000

Um... STEAK AND CHEESE. BIG difference, guy.

I can see where the guy's coming from. I mean, a cold steak and cheese? What kind of sick, fucked up individual would deliver a hungry man a cold steak and cheese? Huh? I think the manager should go to jail. Sheesh. That's some fucked up, repugnant shit.

Wouldn't happen in Philadelphia that's for sure.

anleja · 12-10-2004, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OFKU0

I said fine call the police and proceeded to throw the raw chicken, plate and all right across the restaurant. We paid for 4 meals and left...

Please please please tell me you grabbed a huge handful of mints as you were leaving.

12-10-2004, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigoldalphamale Loser	Ever wanna do this (part 37) Man Charged With Sandwich Rage in Houston Email this Story Dec 10, 9:38 AM (ET) HOUSTON (AP) - Road rage? Try restaurant rage. A 34-year-old man apparently angry that his $6 steak and cheese sandwich was too cold was arrested on a charge of threatening to kill the restaurant manager Wednesday. Police said the manager offered to reheat Devlin B. Nelson's sandwich or make him a new one when he complained. Authorities allege he instead demanded a refund, threw the sandwich at the manager, then threatened to kill her and blow up the restaurant. Nelson, a Houston public works employee, has been relieved of his duties pending the outcome of the investigation. He remained in custody Thursday. ---__ Information from: KPRC News, www.kprc.com, and KTRH Radio, www.KTRH.com. LOL!!!!!

12-10-2004, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
f6twister Addict	Do you mean would I want to: A. Get arrested B. Throw a fit in a public place C. Throw a sandwich at someone D. Threaten to kill someone E. Threaten to blow up a building F. Put my job at risk by doing all of the above I guess the only one I really wanted to ever do was C but I was the employee, not the customer. __________________ A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. Calvin

12-10-2004, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	What an asshole. People like this guy need some serious personality altering drugs, or a lobotomy. __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

12-10-2004, 10:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Stick Psycho Location: Sydney, Australia	Yes. I've wanted to do it, but the action I take is to not go back to that shop again. Why do people fly off the handle over little things like that? Is there a broken switch inside their heads? __________________ ominous adj. Menacing; threatening. Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.

12-10-2004, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	About 20 years ago a similar event happened to me. Now granted when I was 20 my temperament was much much worse than now, however, to a point I can relate. Long story short. Was in a chicken and rib franchised establishment with 3 friends. We all ordered the half chicken. When it arrived, theirs was fine, mine was pink and had blood coming out of it. At least 5 times I told the server that it wasn't exceptable, and 5 times I got a shrug. The manager came over, said all the chickens are cooked the same and didn't see anything wrong with the meal. I POLITELY asked for another meal and his response was no. I told him, and since my friends were finished their meals, that we would like the bill and that I wasn't paying for my untouched meal. He presented the bill, my meal included and said if I didn't pay, he'd call the police. I said fine call the police and proceeded to throw the raw chicken, plate and all right across the restaurant. We paid for 4 meals and left, and 20 years later won't patronize that very franchise. I know what I did was wrong, and was I an asshole for doing it? Maybe yes, maybe no. I guess I shouldn't have let my temper get the better of me. I should have eaten the chicken, got sick and sued the restaurant. Ahh the things one learns when they get older. __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.

12-10-2004, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigoldalphamale Loser	yeah, i didnt think i had to state the obvious, but, yes: i am referring to throwing a sandwich at a fastfood manager. sigh

12-10-2004, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Painted Pleasure Burn	Maybe he had a bad day. Maybe.

12-10-2004, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigoldalphamale Loser	fine, he's an asshole...but come on...i couldnt help but laugh out loud when i read the story the first time. HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its like something out of a saturday night live skit...

12-10-2004, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
funkeodor Upright	You know, I have a friend who's a fast food manager, Perhaps we could stage something like this, that would be freakin' awesome!!!

12-10-2004, 11:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigoldalphamale Loser	^^^^ why doesnt cool shit like that ever happen when i am out to eat. you always hear about happening to the "other" guy. lol.