Free Pizza Etiquette

panerd · 09-30-2011, 08:49 AM

Wondering if I have as much right to this free pizza as I think.

Tuesday: Me and a co-worker decide to order out for Pizza Hut for lunch. He sends in an order through the internet and tells me he will pay with his debit card and I can just give him cash later. So we are sitting around waiting for the pizza and finally we call and find out their internet was broken so they never even received our order. They are very apologetic and tell us they will send one out. We have a set lunch break and can't eat at any time so Pizza Hut tells us the next one we order is free.

Today: I mention to my buddy that we should get that pizza and he tells me him and his wife already ordered and ate it last night. What the fuck?

I understand I never really actually paid any money and he did the "leg work" but aren't I still entitled to half the free pizza?

DaddyTorgo · 09-30-2011, 08:51 AM

If you were truly intending to pay for it, then yeah...he owes you half a pizza.

panerd · 09-30-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

If you were truly intending to pay for it, then yeah...he owes you half a pizza.

That's what I think. I understand the grey area in his mind is my only contribution to this whole thing was "Yeah I'm in on half" but that still is my free pizza. Now that he has eaten the pizza how big a dick do I look like to press the issue more though?

sabotai · 09-30-2011, 08:58 AM

You'd probably come off as a pretty big dick to push it. He was completely wrong, but it's just a half of a pizza. It's not like he screwed you over for $100 or something. I'd just let it go.

Ksyrup · 09-30-2011, 09:00 AM

I agree, if you were 50/50 on payment, then you were 50/50 on the shared customer service experience, and deserved to share in the freebie the place gave to accomodate you.

It really depends on your relationship with the guy as to whether or how far you push it. I've got a couple of friends I'd feel comfortable giving shit about it to, although I think I'd do it in a joking manner, but with the obvious undertone that what they did was pretty shitty.

Autumn · 09-30-2011, 09:03 AM

Yeah, that was a dick move, but not one you can do much about without being a dick also. So depends how much you like this guy. The best thing would have been to just say something when he told you. "Dude, WTF, that was my pizza too."

Ksyrup · 09-30-2011, 09:03 AM

Clearly, I think the only resolution to this is for you to sleep with his wife.

Autumn · 09-30-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Clearly, I think the only resolution to this is for you to sleep with his wife.

She already swallowed your sausage.

EagleFan · 09-30-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

If you were truly intending to pay for it, then yeah...he owes you half a pizza.

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Originally Posted by sabotai

You'd probably come off as a pretty big dick to push it. He was completely wrong, but it's just a half of a pizza. It's not like he screwed you over for $100 or something. I'd just let it go.

+1 on both.

Though he was a dick for using it that way since not only werre you going to pay for half but you were also inconvenienced by the situation... not his wife.

Doug5984 · 09-30-2011, 09:07 AM

What they said- he dicked you over on that half a pizza, but not worth pushing the issue. Unless your short on cash one day and he wants to get something just say hey you owe me half.

MJ4H · 09-30-2011, 09:10 AM

This is simple. This is the kind of thing you don't do anything about, but definitely consider in the future.

Suburban Rhythm · 09-30-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

This is simple. This is the kind of thing you don't do anything about, but definitely consider in the future.

This.

I'm sure in his mind, he did nothing wrong, because he received the voucher (or whatever it was) for the free pizza.

Only resolution now is to avoid getting lunch with him in the future if you feel that strongly about it.

panerd · 09-30-2011, 09:13 AM

I know the guy pretty well. He is usually the guy I hang around during work parties or happy hours so it wouldn't be completely akward. I really like the 50/50 on customer experience line, I will use it to get his goat.

DanGarion · 09-30-2011, 09:50 AM

Pizza Hut pizza is shit and what their pizza is only like $5. Who cares?!

M GO BLUE!!! · 09-30-2011, 10:10 AM

I'd still bet on him using the free pizza either when you aren't there or he doesn't consult you. It's his. in his mind.

Just try to remember that people are dicks.

Tigercat · 09-30-2011, 11:04 AM

Question: was he somewhat apologetic when he said he used it?

If not, that is the kind of thing that would piss me off in your shoes. Not because the other guy had a moment of instinctual selfishness in using the coupon, that happens. But if he just blew it off when you brought it up, that's just being a dick intentionally to your face. Steal his lunch (or half of it) next time you see him with something good.

JediKooter · 09-30-2011, 11:10 AM

Here's what you do. Go out to lunch with the guy, order your food and when it's time to pay, tell him you forgot your money at home. When he asks you about paying him back or buying him lunch to pay him back, tell him you bought your wife lunch instead.

MizzouRah · 09-30-2011, 11:17 AM

Douche move for sure.

Matthean · 09-30-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Little Caesars pizza is shit and what their pizza is only like $5. Who cares?!

Fixed. I'm past Pizza Hut as a place to go for pizza, but it's certainly not $5 unless you get something like a small and/or just one topping. Stuff like Little Caesars and Ci Ci's is well below even Pizza Hut level.

JediKooter · 09-30-2011, 11:23 AM

Little Ceasars bread sticks blow away any other pizza chains bread sticks.

stevew · 09-30-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Here's what you do. Go out to lunch with the guy, order your food and when it's time to pay, tell him you forgot your money at home. When he asks you about paying him back or buying him lunch to pay him back, tell him you bought your wife lunch instead.

Yeah, this was my thought as well.

Ksyrup · 09-30-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Little Ceasars bread sticks blow away any other pizza chains bread sticks.

Not even in the same universe as Papa Johns garlic parmesan. Those might have single-handedly driven me back into the weight loss dynasty thread.

JediKooter · 09-30-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Not even in the same universe as Papa Johns garlic parmesan. Those might have single-handedly driven me back into the weight loss dynasty thread.

Hmmmm, never had those or knew they had them. These are now added to my 'must try' list. Everything in moderation Ksyrup!

britrock88 · 09-30-2011, 12:19 PM

Anything Papa John's does well can't make up for the quality of its pizza, though.

Autumn · 09-30-2011, 12:21 PM

Izulde · 09-30-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by britrock88

Anything Papa John's does well can't make up for the quality of its pizza, though.

This. Most horrible, overrated pizza in the world.

ISiddiqui · 09-30-2011, 12:40 PM

Was half your pizza, no doubt. How to handle is tougher... I'd suggest eating with him less.

Lathum · 09-30-2011, 01:02 PM

Douce move on his part, problem is if he doesn't see that he never will.

Ksyrup · 09-30-2011, 01:07 PM

Papa Johns isn't great, I agree. But those breadsticks are mighty tasty.

MizzouRah · 09-30-2011, 01:08 PM

I would even eat Little Ceasar's pizza over Pizza Hut.

Apathetic Lurker · 09-30-2011, 01:25 PM

Just say NO next time he wants to split something with you.....

Bobble · 09-30-2011, 02:05 PM

Here's what you do. Go out to lunch with the guy, order your food and when it's time to pay, tell him you forgot your money at home. When he asks you about paying him back or buying him lunch to pay him back, tell him, "Sorry dude, I'm banging your wife."

Too harsh?

DougW · 09-30-2011, 02:37 PM

I think I'd casually ask him if he wants to take things home to his wife for a while (until the joke got old to me). He probably won't get it, which would make it funnier to me. I wouldn't tell him, and probably wouldn't say it in front of anyone else - cuz they wouldn't get it either - and may push for an answer.

IE : "Hey, Suzy just brought in some new paperclips for the office - did you want to take my half home to your wife ?"

paperclips, copy paper, coffee, whatever. I'd turn it into a couple laughs that probably only I understood.

Suicane75 · 09-30-2011, 03:16 PM

Listen Costanza, until you give him half the money, it's all his pizza.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-30-2011, 03:30 PM

So do any of you pizza snobs want to tell me what pizza is actually good? I'd appreciate it if I don't get some cop-out comment about some obscure local pizza place at the intersection of your high school and where you got your first lapdance. I'm talking about something that I can actually order and eat after I get home tonight.

Thanks.

Suicane75 · 09-30-2011, 03:35 PM

No lie, I shared a Digornios with another board member one evening and it was delicious. I have not been able to replicate that same goodness without him though. Even though it was a frozen pizza I will swear to my final moment that it was his magic hands and gentle way that made that pizza so good.

Or were you looking for a chain place?

Suicane75 · 09-30-2011, 03:37 PM

Cause I love Pizza Hut. I'm aware of what gets said about it and how it's not real pizza and carboard this and processed that and if you saw it get made you wouldn't want to eat it, but sir, I think it's heavenly.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-30-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

No lie, I shared a Digornios with another board member one evening and it was delicious. I have not been able to replicate that same goodness without him though. Even though it was a frozen pizza I will swear to my final moment that it was his magic hands and gentle way that made that pizza so good.

Or were you looking for a chain place?

Doesn't have to be a chain place. If you found a frozen pizza that's better than any of the chains, that helps me out. I can buy a Digiorno pizza on the way home and eat it tonight, so I'm satisfied.

Easy Mac · 09-30-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

No lie, I shared a ________ with another board member one evening and it was ________. I have not been able to replicate that same goodness without him though. Even though it was a ________ I will swear to my final moment that it was his magic hands and gentle way that made that _____ so good.

I think this should be a permanent sig for everyone

MJ4H · 09-30-2011, 03:40 PM

I love Pizza Hut, but I literally called mine and griped them out last night after the fourth straight time of ordering online and getting an estimated delivery time 2+ hours away.

Domino's gets all of my business. They take 20 minutes.

Easy Mac · 09-30-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

So do any of you pizza snobs want to tell me what pizza is actually good? I'd appreciate it if I don't get some cop-out comment about some obscure local pizza place at the intersection of your high school and where you got your first lapdance. I'm talking about something that I can actually order and eat after I get home tonight.

Thanks.

Pizza Siena has 8 stars on google

Pumpy Tudors · 09-30-2011, 03:42 PM

DOMINO'S PIZZA IS SHIT
I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYBODY DOESN'T GET PIZZA FROM WALTER YAKASAK'S AT THE CORNER GREENGROVE ROAD AND CRICKET LANE BY MY HOUSE

Suicane75 · 09-30-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Doesn't have to be a chain place. If you found a frozen pizza that's better than any of the chains, that helps me out. I can buy a Digiorno pizza on the way home and eat it tonight, so I'm satisfied.

Well then I'll tell you this sir, I really like Totinos party pizzas. The Red Baron deep crust singles as well. I think the problem with most frozen pizzas is they sort of skimp on cheese a bit so have a package of shredded Mozzarella on hand to sort of sprinkle on during the last few moments of cooking. It's how I saved my relationship with Ellios pizza which I was finding a bit too saucy, much like yourself :batseyes:. But a handful of cheese over top of it and a nice blend of oregano and garlic powder and it's been like an orgasm in my mouth ever since.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-30-2011, 03:44 PM

pause

ISiddiqui · 09-30-2011, 03:53 PM

Kashi pizza is like heaven in your mouth.

MJ4H · 09-30-2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

DOMINO'S PIZZA IS SHIT
I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYBODY DOESN'T GET PIZZA FROM WALTER YAKASAK'S AT THE CORNER GREENGROVE ROAD AND CRICKET LANE BY MY HOUSE

hahahahahaha

Draft Dodger · 09-30-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

So do any of you pizza snobs want to tell me what pizza is actually good? I'd appreciate it if I don't get some cop-out comment about some obscure local pizza place at the intersection of your high school and where you got your first lapdance. I'm talking about something that I can actually order and eat after I get home tonight.

Thanks.

there is no such thing as bad pizza

Matthean · 09-30-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

So do any of you pizza snobs want to tell me what pizza is actually good? I'd appreciate it if I don't get some cop-out comment about some obscure local pizza place at the intersection of your high school and where you got your first lapdance. I'm talking about something that I can actually order and eat after I get home tonight.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

DOMINO'S PIZZA IS SHIT
I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYBODY DOESN'T GET PIZZA FROM WALTER YAKASAK'S AT THE CORNER GREENGROVE ROAD AND CRICKET LANE BY MY HOUSE

So, answered your own question? About the only places I would deem credible around me is Old Chicago and Deluca's and Old Chicago is far closer. I tend to touch up frozen pizza, but some can be decent for a cheap pizza. Digiorno Ultimate Toppings, or their Garlic Bread crust ones tend to be my favorites. There was Freschetta's Brick Oven BBQ Chicken one that I loved, but it's not made anymore.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-30-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

So, answered your own question?

Yeah, I'm thinking Yakasak's tonight.

Joe · 09-30-2011, 04:31 PM

your co-worker is an asshole

09-30-2011, 09:00 AM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I agree, if you were 50/50 on payment, then you were 50/50 on the shared customer service experience, and deserved to share in the freebie the place gave to accomodate you. It really depends on your relationship with the guy as to whether or how far you push it. I've got a couple of friends I'd feel comfortable giving shit about it to, although I think I'd do it in a joking manner, but with the obvious undertone that what they did was pretty shitty. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-30-2011, 09:03 AM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Clearly, I think the only resolution to this is for you to sleep with his wife. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-30-2011, 09:50 AM	#14
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW	Pizza Hut pizza is shit and what their pizza is only like $5. Who cares?! __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

09-30-2011, 11:10 AM	#17
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Here's what you do. Go out to lunch with the guy, order your food and when it's time to pay, tell him you forgot your money at home. When he asks you about paying him back or buying him lunch to pay him back, tell him you bought your wife lunch instead. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

09-30-2011, 11:23 AM	#20
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Little Ceasars bread sticks blow away any other pizza chains bread sticks. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

09-30-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	If you were truly intending to pay for it, then yeah...he owes you half a pizza.

09-30-2011, 08:58 AM	#4
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	You'd probably come off as a pretty big dick to push it. He was completely wrong, but it's just a half of a pizza. It's not like he screwed you over for $100 or something. I'd just let it go.

09-30-2011, 09:03 AM	#6
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Yeah, that was a dick move, but not one you can do much about without being a dick also. So depends how much you like this guy. The best thing would have been to just say something when he told you. "Dude, WTF, that was my pizza too."

09-30-2011, 09:07 AM	#10
Doug5984 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisiana	What they said- he dicked you over on that half a pizza, but not worth pushing the issue. Unless your short on cash one day and he wants to get something just say hey you owe me half.

09-30-2011, 09:10 AM	#11
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	This is simple. This is the kind of thing you don't do anything about, but definitely consider in the future.

09-30-2011, 09:13 AM	#13
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	I know the guy pretty well. He is usually the guy I hang around during work parties or happy hours so it wouldn't be completely akward. I really like the 50/50 on customer experience line, I will use it to get his goat.

09-30-2011, 10:10 AM	#15
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I'd still bet on him using the free pizza either when you aren't there or he doesn't consult you. It's his. in his mind. Just try to remember that people are dicks.

09-30-2011, 11:04 AM	#16
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Question: was he somewhat apologetic when he said he used it? If not, that is the kind of thing that would piss me off in your shoes. Not because the other guy had a moment of instinctual selfishness in using the coupon, that happens. But if he just blew it off when you brought it up, that's just being a dick intentionally to your face. Steal his lunch (or half of it) next time you see him with something good.

09-30-2011, 11:17 AM	#18
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Douche move for sure.

09-30-2011, 12:19 PM	#24
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Anything Papa John's does well can't make up for the quality of its pizza, though.

09-30-2011, 12:21 PM	#25
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME

09-30-2011, 12:40 PM	#27
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Was half your pizza, no doubt. How to handle is tougher... I'd suggest eating with him less. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-30-2011, 01:02 PM	#28
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Douce move on his part, problem is if he doesn't see that he never will.

09-30-2011, 01:07 PM	#29
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Papa Johns isn't great, I agree. But those breadsticks are mighty tasty. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-30-2011, 01:08 PM	#30
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I would even eat Little Ceasar's pizza over Pizza Hut.

09-30-2011, 01:25 PM	#31
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	Just say NO next time he wants to split something with you.....

09-30-2011, 02:05 PM	#32
Bobble College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High and outside	Here's what you do. Go out to lunch with the guy, order your food and when it's time to pay, tell him you forgot your money at home. When he asks you about paying him back or buying him lunch to pay him back, tell him, "Sorry dude, I'm banging your wife." Too harsh?

09-30-2011, 02:37 PM	#33
DougW High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Downriver, MI	I think I'd casually ask him if he wants to take things home to his wife for a while (until the joke got old to me). He probably won't get it, which would make it funnier to me. I wouldn't tell him, and probably wouldn't say it in front of anyone else - cuz they wouldn't get it either - and may push for an answer. IE : "Hey, Suzy just brought in some new paperclips for the office - did you want to take my half home to your wife ?" paperclips, copy paper, coffee, whatever. I'd turn it into a couple laughs that probably only I understood.

09-30-2011, 03:16 PM	#34
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Listen Costanza, until you give him half the money, it's all his pizza.

09-30-2011, 03:30 PM	#35
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	So do any of you pizza snobs want to tell me what pizza is actually good? I'd appreciate it if I don't get some cop-out comment about some obscure local pizza place at the intersection of your high school and where you got your first lapdance. I'm talking about something that I can actually order and eat after I get home tonight. Thanks. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-30-2011, 03:35 PM	#36
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	No lie, I shared a Digornios with another board member one evening and it was delicious. I have not been able to replicate that same goodness without him though. Even though it was a frozen pizza I will swear to my final moment that it was his magic hands and gentle way that made that pizza so good. Or were you looking for a chain place?

09-30-2011, 03:37 PM	#37
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Cause I love Pizza Hut. I'm aware of what gets said about it and how it's not real pizza and carboard this and processed that and if you saw it get made you wouldn't want to eat it, but sir, I think it's heavenly.

09-30-2011, 03:40 PM	#40
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I love Pizza Hut, but I literally called mine and griped them out last night after the fourth straight time of ordering online and getting an estimated delivery time 2+ hours away. Domino's gets all of my business. They take 20 minutes.

09-30-2011, 03:42 PM	#42
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	DOMINO'S PIZZA IS SHIT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYBODY DOESN'T GET PIZZA FROM WALTER YAKASAK'S AT THE CORNER GREENGROVE ROAD AND CRICKET LANE BY MY HOUSE __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-30-2011, 03:44 PM	#44
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	pause __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-30-2011, 03:53 PM	#45
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Kashi pizza is like heaven in your mouth. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-30-2011, 04:31 PM	#50
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	your co-worker is an asshole

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