Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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' After all, a job ' s a job, right? ' near Linda, I haven ' t written in a while, but I have been busy with my new job. Since I know you ' re standing there, mouth gaping, I ' ll tell you how it all came about. On a crazy whim, I decided to balance my checkbook. To my surprise I discovered that an emergency student loan can only be stretched so far. So in a desperate attempt to earn some pocket money, I applied for a barmaid job In Aggieville. Don ' t laugh; the work does have its good points. You get to see a lot of your friends (so what if they ' re all laughing and drinking while you wipe up a table covered with remains of someone ' s dinner) and the pay isn ' t too bad. After all, a job ' s a job, right? I think that I ' m getting the hang of it though. At least I can spot the pinchers pretty well. They ' re usually sitting on the edge of the booth, arms dangling with a glazed look In their eyes. I would like to know where my contract states that once I become a waitress, I am suddenly public property. I ' ve learned fast how to maneuver just out of reach while simultaneously carrying two full pitchers and praying that the six•foot fellow in front of me stops swinging his arms in an apelike fashion. The boss is a pretty nice guy too. He even allows drinking on the job. That is as long as we can still perform our duties. Even that little incident last week has been forgotten and I think the boss is glad he ' s given me another chance. Well it ' s only fair - the floor does get pretty slippery towards the end of the night and it ' s not as if I spilled that pitcher on his girlfriend purposely. Am I painting a pretty dismal picture of all this? If so, I don ' t mean to. Honestly, I think this job is a great learning experience. Maybe its just the old tell the bartender syndrome, but I ' ve heard enough stories to even make Abbey ' s ears burn. Then there ' s the jokes. Some of them are even funny the twentrfifth or twentrsixth time. Naturally some are rather risque (there ' s always the excuse that liquor loosens the tongue) and I have no doubt that my terminal blush will soon be cured. At times though I can ' t help but feel as If I am losing my Identity. I used to be flattered when guys asked my name, but now I know better. In the future I hope to avoid having It screamed at the top of someone ' s lungs in the middle of a slow song. Last week I was Susan, Tammy. Donna and Flo just to play it safe. While I realize I ' m no great authority. having only worked a couple of weeks. I ' ve come up with a few words of wisdom for the working waitress. This is just some advice for those beginning a bar job or even contemplating the idea. I. Never offer a cute fellow a free beer until you check to see if his girlfriend is standing right behind him. 2. Don ' t dangle the bar rag out of your back pocket; hold it in your hand. You ' d be surprised at the guys that major in towel.whipping at K.State. 3. Always keep your eyes open. Besides hearing juicy gossip, you can actually become proficient at translating slurred speech. Two mugs and two Buds can sound very similar when the speaker is under a table with someone else ' s foot in his mouth. 4. When taking checks at the bar, just be sure that they ' ve signed it. A current address isn ' t as important, since most can ' t remember it when asked anyway. Don ' t even attempt a phone number. 5. Be sure there is always plenty of popcorn made. Gnawed tables do not go over well with the management. 6. Never tell co-workers your birthday unless you enjoy seeing crude remarks about yourself on the marquis outside the bar. Who knows Linda, If I ' d seen a copy of these beforehand I might not be where I am today, but I doubt it. I ' m just a sucker for excitement. Love. Sharon (tom by Sharon Riley Socializing customers — Trish Wictecler listens to Brian Stack. senior in hospital management. while Doug Rasmussen. senior In finance. pays for the scotch and waters. I needed a turn and coke — An incorrect drink order brings Angela Schnieder. sophomore in pre professional elementary. back to the bar so Glenn Parker can remedy the problem. barmaids 13

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Another round of threes — Thteelets. a popular Aggie Station feature. keeps Trish Wietecter. sophomore in sociology. busy delivering drinks. 12 barmaid,

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Video addiction leaves empty pockets pocket (which previously housed several dollars of quarters). The game Inventors must be making a fortune. Seriously, how much overhead Is needed for a game that just sits there, lights up and makes strange noises? It ' s getting harder for us addicts because everywhere we turn, there is a video game haunting us for another quarter. Most of them can be found in bars. which lead to the consumption of alcohol, which leads to the attitude of what ' s another quarter? Bars are not the only place these machines can be found. Laundromats. bowling alleys, shopping malls. the Onion recreation center and even restaurants include them as interior decorations. Videomania will probably remain as long as there are people who will spend their last quarter on a few minutes of fun. I am really trying to quit because I cannot afford the extra expenses each time I walk out the front door. But until then. Does anyone have four quarters for a rni9 by Jerry Katlin am an addict. My symptoms I include the urge to spend numerous quarters on something from which I receive nothing in return, and stopping for a few minutes anywhere imaginable to test my luck against invading Martians. doteating yellow mouths. asteroids In space or missiles from an enemy craft. Yes, I am a video ' ahollc. Medical science has not found a cure. except possibly a shortage of quarters or a complete power failure. Unfortunately, my addiction has not been completely analyzed. Maybe it is my competitive instinct to beat the high score and get my initials on the screen. Maybe I have the desire to save the world from enemy attackers. Or could It be that everyone else is doing it and I hate to be left out? I believe the surgeon general should label electronic games with a warning that playing the device could be hazardous to one ' s health. Side effects include losing the ability to blink (you may miss an oncoming attacker). finger and wrist cramps from pushing buttons and moving control sticks and an empty .A; optih