409
Posted on June 7, 2018 at 12:07 pm by Gene Ambaum
Characters: Jody
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↓ Transcript
Patron: You need to book your study rooms in a way that’s fair.
Jody: What’s wrong with first come, first serve?
Patron: I’ve lined up at your door. I’ve called when you open. I’ve begged. I’ve pleaded. I never get a room.
Jody: I’m sorry our system isn’t working for you.
Patron: Ah-ha! An admission of guilt!
Jody: That was an expression of sympathy.
Patron: Who do I talk to about a better way of doing things? These are the five best options..
Jody: And this is an expression of resignation.
Jody: What’s wrong with first come, first serve?
Patron: I’ve lined up at your door. I’ve called when you open. I’ve begged. I’ve pleaded. I never get a room.
Jody: I’m sorry our system isn’t working for you.
Patron: Ah-ha! An admission of guilt!
Jody: That was an expression of sympathy.
Patron: Who do I talk to about a better way of doing things? These are the five best options..
Jody: And this is an expression of resignation.
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Shouldn’t that be “first come, first served?”
Technically, yes, but “first come, first serve” has enough traction to be listed as an acceptable alternative in the dictionary (Merriam-Webster).