On the highest of holidays there are plenty of surprises at Pinky’s. Think Saint Patricks Day, Cinco de Mayo, Halloween. . . But the everyday atmosphere creates some unexpected moments that newbies, out-of-town visitors, and regulars enjoy.

Counter wisdom

One of our regulars jots down some of the pearls of wisdom as heard at the counter.
About a sandwich:

“I love this sandwich so much I’d marry it if I hadn’t already married spaghetti.” — Dan B.

On the creative ideas enthusiastically expressed at the counter:

“Pinky’s between 7 and 8 o’clock is where the best ideas are hatched. And then, like the fly hatch, at 10 o’clock they’re dead.” — Tim L.

On winter fatigue and snow in late April:

“I’m going to steal a snowplow and drive it south until somebody asks me what it is.” — Craig F.

On ignoring what is going on around you:

“Just pretend you’re in China and put up the wall.” — Ryan J.

When a part-time waiter on school break was asked why he wasn’t in school:

“I am in school—Pinky State University, the school of hard knocks with a lemon twist.” — Saul R.

Miscellaneous:

“He’s not falling off the wagon, but he’s always fixing the tire on it.” — Bill T.

Slogan ideas for the Pinky’s tee shirts that have yet to be made:

Linoleum Dynamite

The Dean of Caffeine at Pinky State University

Creative customers

In his sweet confusion, William comes in and annouces that the King of Spain is coming to visit Pinky’s, and soon. This inspires a regular to create “Pinky’s: the Musical.” (Click to enlarge.)

And here’s the beginning of the libretto. (Click to enlarge.)

Terri is still waiting for the King of Spain.