As I was with Dr. Jang, I'm surprised that I can't find any online discourse about the guy who sells snacks in the Metreon theaters. It seems to me that he'd have the type of cult following that other local freak celebs like Frank Chu enjoy.
See, there's this guy who works at the Metreon who has obviously studied the customer service three-ring binders in great detail. When he works at the concession counter, he's all about the weird eye contact, suggestive sales tactics, and "Happy Sunday and WELCOME to the Metreon!!!".
About a year ago, he stepped up to the task of walking into the theater just as it's filling up, pushing a big cart of snacks for sale. He actually has to get the audience's attention, then stand there and hawk the concessions while people either ignore or heckle him. For me, that job would be pure agony, but he actually made up a pretty elaborate routine which he delivers in this weird "I still live in my mom's basement" kind of way that's both hilarious and creepy.
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I know that guy...the loud, silly, very bald guy.
As much as I repsect him for doing his job and having a bit of fun...it's awful annoying to have a theater hawking food INSIDE the theater. Most of the time I just sit there cringing.
Next time I see him I'll ask him if he has a website and inform him of your web coverage. My guess is that he'll be overly excited.
Posted by Chris | December 1, 2005 7:35 AM
Posted on December 1, 2005 07:35