Drabble by Kevin Fagan for January 04, 2015

5th panel. Scrambling for the table. That was mean.

I read my book, ignoring all around me. Sooner or later they realize I’m not going anywhere for a long, LONG time!

That was mean, but funny.

Never saw a burger joint that busy – too much competition.

IN-N-Out – Obviously. Every one I’ve ever been to has been that busy.

I thought the same about IN-N-OUT, but the palm trees should be crossed. (The original owner was a huge fan of It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World).

Maybe Fagan had to avoid that detail to keep the lawyers off his back.

Yeah, a-wholes tend to do stuff like that.

I was once in a situation where someone wanted my parking spot but was positioned so I couldn’t back out of the spot. I finally had to get out of the car and motion for her to back up and give me room. Sheesh!

Yup, In-N-Out Burger.

Looks like my local Costco on any given weekend day at lunch time. People holding hotdogs and pizza, waiting for a table (they only have a few).

I wouldn’t go to a restaurant that is that popular. I like to eat my meal in peace without others hovering around waiting for me to get up.

Mmmmm a Flying Dutchman from the In-N-Out secret menu

Used to be a pancake joint in Ocean City, MD…well, the joint’s still there; but its original, irascible owner has passed on. But he had a trademark of addressing patrons with three gruffly voiced interjections: “Food good? Pay your bill? Get out; I need the space.” And he did — despite this “treatment,” people lined up around the block to get into the place. Still do today (during the beach season, of course).

Knowing you’re from the OC Kevin, I know that’s supposed to be In-n-Out Burger. And unlike the guy who said he’s never seen aline in a burger joint, we know they’re quite common.

Yes!