Waffle House Customer Cooks His Food After Finding Late-Night Staff Asleep
Once In A Lifetime
He had always come to this diner since he was a kid when he and his dad chose a table there for the first time. He always chose that table when he came in.
He had spent the night out drinking but still felt okay and decided to ring the bell at the register for service only to find that the kitchen was empty. He looked at the register, realizing that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
American Diners
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Diners had become a part of American history and were there to stay. Every town had a diner that was frequented.
The American folk had grown to love these frequented diners, thinking of them as a second home. It could be said that the character of this story, one of those American folk, did what he felt called to do.
Retired
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Victor Hemsworth was a Floridian living in a small town at thirty-nine. He was an army combat medic who was easygoing and who had a big heart. It made sense that he was loved by many.
He had spent a good chunk of his life working in the army before he retired and wanted to find a job that could fill up his free time.
Fun With Friends
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He had just arrived home from the army, so he spent long hours playing golf or fishing and going out for drinks with his friends.
Considering his life in the army, he enjoyed these festivities now. However, he never knew that one of these nights would cause trouble.
An Unforgettable Day
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The day of the incident, he had spent that afternoon fishing at his favorite fishing spot with his old friends. It was a day he would not soon forget.
Fishing became having drinks at a local sports bar while they recalled their time together in high school. They kept it up until 3 AM before they parted ways.
Late Night Plans
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Now that he was retired, Victor did not need to wake early the following day.
He planned to take a cab home and sleep in before continuing his job search the following morning. He went to the local Waffle House diner, unaware of what was in store for him.
On His Way Home
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Victor and his friends had a blast that night but eventually had to part ways and head home.
Victor had been on his way home but asked the cab driver to stop at the Waffle House. He paid the driver and climbed out, looking forward to the diner.
Open 24/7
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The Waffle House was founded in 1955 as a restaurant chain catering breakfast foods and eventually branched out to being 1,900 diners across approximately 25 American states.
Diners like these tended to be open day and night, staff taking turns with shifts, and Waffle House was no exception. Victor would find something that night that would leave everyone stunned.
Special Opportunity
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He had always come to this diner since he was a kid when he and his dad chose a table there for the first time. He always chose that table when he came in.
He had spent the night out drinking but still felt okay and decided to ring the bell at the register for service only to find that the kitchen was empty. He looked at the register, realizing that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Empty Diner
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Victor called to see if anyone was there, but it was empty. He couldn’t help but wonder if something had happened to the night staff and thought he could be of assistance.
On his way to check if the staff were okay, he still had that nagging thought about an available opportunity. Would he do it?
A Slow Night
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Victor went into the kitchen only to find the night staff asleep. He knew Monday and Tuesday nights were usually slow nights for such businesses, especially in their small town.
He could only imagine the boredom and fatigue the staff must’ve been going through waiting on customers. Seeing that everything was alright, Victor considered waking the two up. But then that idea arose in his mind again, and his lips curled in response.
His Chance
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For the longest while, Victor had dreamt of making his food in this very diner. He’d eaten here a hundred times before, and each time he’d wondered what it would feel like to make his breakfast or lunch. This was his chance.
He hurried to the griddle and began giving life to his dream. He threw some bacon on the fiery surface, adding a burger patty, eggs, cheese, and hash browns. But he didn’t stop there.
The Staff Wake Up
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While the food sizzled on the griddle, Victor snapped a few photos for his friends and family. He plated everything when the food was ready, woke the staff, and sat to eat.
Of course, he explained himself to the staff, saying he didn’t want to bother them as they looked tired. Little did he know the trouble that was barreling his way.
Sharing The Photos
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Victor shared his photos on Facebook, hoping his friends and family would get a good kick out of them. But the images went viral, snaring the attention of Waffle House’s management.
The chain restaurant commended Victor for exposing a chink in its armor. It stated that his actions show that a better approach needs to be taken toward its night shift program. But it didn’t stop there.
A Wild Journey
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Waffle House gave Victor a job as a guest in a cooking show. They offered to train him in the role, hoping he’d bring his positive attitude to their program. Given how massive Victor’s story had been on the internet, his appearance on the show tripled the views that night. Who knew a night out with friends could result in such a wild journey?
To protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.
