Marconi’s submarine sandwiches were already famous when the diner upgraded their kitchens. When it was done, they claimed their nanotechnology ovens recreated their traditional flavors and textures perfectly. Quincy hoped it was true.
“I’ll take the Hot Six-Inch Italian,” said Quincy to the server robot.
Four minutes later, the robot returned with his plate. Quincy recoiled at what he saw on his plate. He called over a human supervisor.
Giovanni stared down at the plate in horror. “Ohmigosh, I’m sorry!”
“That’s okay, Gio,” said Quincy. “Looks like a calibration problem.”
Carefully, Giovanni carried away the six-inch tall, angry Italian man.
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Written for the Friday Fictioneers: https://rochellewisoff.com/2017/05/17/12-may-2017/
Oh dear, that’s a pretty big — er, major — calibration problem. On the other hand, if I could order a full-sized hot Italian…. Where did you say this diner was, hypothetically speaking?
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Haha! It’s in New Jersey. Their Italians are made with passion, I understand. Get ’em while they’re…hot. π
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One can only shake their head and sigh…Eric, Eric, Eric π
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I know. I just couldn’t resist something…cheesy. π π
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Cheesy is good π
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Oh yeah. I’m just trying to avoid it becoming a muenster… π π
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Hmm… I wonder what “a ham & Swiss on rye” would have gotten him?
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Haha! Hmm. Miss Piggy and a banker getting drunk on Rye Whiskey? π
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You and I think too much alike. π
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Ha ha. I shouldn’t laugh but it still got me. Good stuff.
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Hehe. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks most kindly! π
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Does he serve a tasty Chinese?
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Hehe. That’s Lee’s Diner down the street. π
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LOL’s!!! You just can’t get any fresher meat than that!!!
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Haha! That’s for sure. π
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lol Thank you. I sincerely needed a laugh. π
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It’s always my pleasure to help out. π Thanks kindly! π
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Another twisted tale. Nicely done.
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Thanks very much! π
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Quincy will be even more surprised when he gets his drink order, a Sex on the Beach cocktail.
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Haha! Ooh, I think I’ll order that one. π
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It made me think of Bloody Mary. You excelled yourself here.
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Hehe. Thanks so much. I’m always trying to improve. π
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Oh, those robots! Makes me wonder what else is going on at the diner.
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I know! Are they developing a room full of oddities? Why is the Freak Museum opening up next door? π
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Very funny. The problems of technology
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Yep. There’s always bugs to be ironed out. Thanks Michael! π
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Dear Eric,
Once more we find that artificial intelligence isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. π What would I get if I ordered a Reuben, I wonder? You always make me laugh and scratch my head at the same time.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hehe. That’s my job. Make folks wonder about this freaky stuff and, most importantly (hopefully), share a laugh. I think there’s an actor named Reuben Blades. Maybe he would show up on your plate? π Thanks so much Rochelle! π
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Erik, you never fail to come up with something different, and that was certainly different. I’m always afraid robots will turn on us one day. Maybe I’ve watched too many sci-fi movies. Good writing. π — Suzanne
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Hehe. I always try to be different. Seems it worked this time. π I wouldn’t worry about robots too much. The Hollywood stuff is just sensationalism. It’ll be awhile before we have humanoid service robots anyway. π Thanks Suzanne! π
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