That's Good Eatin'
by Steve West on February 4, 2012
Recent conversation with Brenda:
Brenda: (Looking through mailer) Would you like to go to Floyd's Barbecue?
me: Why would I want that?
Brenda: We could get $5.00 off any cut.
me: Any cut of what? (Looking at flyer for Floyd's Barbershop not Barbecue)
me: (Seeing picture of barber holding razor poised over a man's cheek) Looks like you can pick your own meat.
Brenda: Oh my God I need new glasses.
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Scott Hardie | February 5, 2012
I'm sure a modern-day update of Sweeney Todd could change the meat pies to BBQ.