If you want sexy, apply at The Hooters. They allow their servers flaunt their stuff. Yep, you gotta work for the tips. Welcome to the real world. Second thoughts about sharing tips with Les?
Let me guess – a customer will come in early, tip Tiff enormously, and TJ will get an idea in his head. The Fuse becomes a strip bar, Ox is the door guy, Les is the annoying sleezy DJ, and TJ makes watered down drinks and stocks the lunch buffet.
Until I spent a month driving deliveries for Pizza Hut, I had never owned or considered acquiring slip-resistant shoes, but they insisted. I had also never had the other kind of shoes slip out from under me on a wet sidewalk. Since then it’s happened about half a dozen times.
I think knowing that such a thing exists is what causes shoes to slip.
Awwwwwwwwwww! Isn’t she Cute, in that outfit? Tiffany is just so Adorably, Preciously, Sweet, And many other endearing terms a man these days wouldn’t DARE utter out loud for fear of “Charges” being pressed.
Too bad Old Smiley WON’T “allow” it. And by the way. Since WHEN did the “Grinning One” become a such “stickler for rules,” huh? But he’s right, unfortunately.
But BEFORE You change Tiffany, please bring Me a Large Black COFFEE and danish, KEEP it coming! (Psstg! Here’s a $100 Tip! Don’t TELL ANYBODY, especially your IDIOT Dishwashing Partner. And don’t let anybody tell you, that you’re a “failure.” EVER!)
PS: And Tiff? You really SHOULD rethink that plus sized model idea. You’d be a Natural and a Success…….,
Tiffany wants to tease her male customers with the hopes her curves will get her better tips. Tiffany, in the outfits you want to wear, you’ll have problems with male customers palming your butt.
Back in the early years of this strip, the school her and Luann went to didn’t mind Tiffany wearing her cheerleader’s uniform on a daily basis. Which brings up the question: will Tiffany wear this outfit (which will get more attention) on a daily basis?
A lot of people prefer women to look like women with some shape and curves. I’m willing to bet a lot of those who are making snide comments about her weight have to wear their pants buckled up beneath their big pot bellies.
My only thought was that the person who hired her was responsible for telling her what the company rules, restrictions, and dress code might be. So, although Tiff might have noticed all the staff was dressed similarly, unless she was informed, it’s not her fault. She still has to dress to code, though.
I am a little concerned how Tiff will do as a server (at first) but I expect her to rule the position and evolve to Hostess and then manager; after all, she comes from good genes and when she finds her niche (this may be it) she will soar!
Not only is she too chubby for that outfit, it is just silly looking. She usually dresses with more taste and class. She can wear long sleeves and pants and still flirt enough for tips. This outfit won’t command tips…only make her a big joke.
First of all I mistakenly glanced at some comments and still see some people are obsessed that Tiffany seems to be drawn a little more substantial than they think is right. She looks quite fine, closer to a normal woman at her age, and is as hot as always. Not everyone can or should be skinny as a rail. But to the story of the arc. Hilarity ensues of course. I think the funniest was the “punch” line with Ox bringing the “stylish vest.” Trust me Tiffany you give good service, with a smile, and don’t mess up the orders (remains to be seen if she can keep the orders straight, smile all the time, be friendly with customers, and patient, and ignore her aching feet), then you will be a success. It takes work!!!, And adherence to the employer’s rules, but it can work, if you work it girl! If she does successfully, lasts more that a day in Luannverse time, then her character has grown a lot. Ironically the proximate cause for this would be Les’s mom. Gnk move in mysterious ways.
Personally, I’m male, heterosexual, and even in my bachelor days, I preferred being waited on by waitresses who dressed professionally…and NO not THAT profession.
I am in agreement that Tiffany’s uniform does not really fit the “K2” style well…. and would not be particularly appropriate for that establishment. If Tiffany wishes to wear the type of uniform she is envisioning (and wearing), there are other establishments where that style would be more the norm, probably even in Pitts.
A hat tip to Schrodinger’s Dog… he kept telling me this is really all about Tiffany simply getting a job. And, it does appear that he is correct.
I still find the whole…. “Tiffany needs a job, so get Les to do a different job.” effort of the last few days rather convoluted. It seems to me that it would have been easier for Greg to simply have had the story arc be that there was another server position opening up at The Fuse, and not go through the couple of days having a discussion about Les changing jobs. It just seems odd to me. That is why I kept presuming there was some secret plan being hatched by Tiffany to somehow use the server job as a way to get back at Ann.
My Gawd; The most commented upon strip in all the GoComics lineup. Makes one’s brain begin to leak out of one’s ears!….Oh well; here’s my two cents worth: Good thing Luann’s folks opened the “Fuze” thereby giving everyone in the community employment! Capitalism at work!
Once again, Tiffany dresses for Hooters. I’m glad she’s willing to work, but when you consider all the fancy restaurants she’s dined in, she’d notice how the staff dress for work.
the $500 black pants suit, the pants a least, should get some use. however, Tiff is going to find that waitressing is not an easy job; people are on their for long periods and they need to write the orders correctly. I foresee that she might not do so well at first (maybe make no tips). It’s good to get along with people but if you don’t get their orders right then the rest is irrelevant.
I went back to look at yesterday’s strip, and noticed that the comment count had dropped from what it was yesterday. Sadly, my buddy, Joel, I mean, Trilogy’s comments are all gone. I know that most of his comments were a bit acerbic in nature, but I did not see anything here on the Luann board that I deemed to be ban – worthy. Maybe it was something on another strip here on GoComics, I dunno. Anyhoo, I hope he’s back out of the penalty box soon.
Wow, Greg continually displays his dislike for Tiffany. Now he’s gone as far as giving her legs that look like tree stumps. Next, he’ll take away her youth by giving her a Buick, blue hair and a cane.
It’s always in fashion, apparently, to belittle those of us over the age of what, 21, Teafanny? You fit right in to the current state of affairs where everyone other than a certain very much older man who is about free tuition is condemned as being just too old to be worth anything (sorry to get political, but it is everywhere). I am the oldest person at my job all of the sudden and some of the younger workers look at me like I am worth nothing because I have gray hair and use a cane and wear glasses. I still have decent ideas that they’ve never heard of, though, oh, and I DON’T drive a Buick, and won’t dye my hair blue.
TJ is way too much of a prude. Tiff would improve business and is by no means “too bare.” On the contrary, she is almost completely covered, except for her arms. Kafe Kablooie is not a monastery, Loser-Boy!
The vest that Oxford is bringing in could become part of a nice outfit, though….
So I’m understanding correctly. The burlesque-ish Fuse dinner theater, which is one of the most sought after and high paying establishments in this town, AND hosts the souffle lingerie parties, AND has a almost non existant hiering process, has somehow managed to devote it’s HR policies entirely towards ….a dress code? And further a dress code to make everyone look like an asexual male apparently? At least put Ox in a Hooters uniform if your looking to level the playing field.
Be glad it’s not the chain I work at with hand dipped shakes and burgers made of steak. We run ourselves ragged and are lucky to make $2 a table. Because it’s not a ‘fancy’ restaurant nobody thinks the 15%-20% rule applies. (Well, it DOES) When a table of 17 with a $250 ticket thinks $10 is a good tip, that’s F***ed up. ==seriously, SEVENTEEN people foisted on 1 server WHO HAS OTHER TABLES TOO. The kitchen can’t do any of our other orders until yours is all done. At the same time. WTF is wrong with some of you? Go hire a caterer >:(
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
What restaurant would let its servers themselves wear what they want to wear?
DaJellyBelly over 5 years ago
It’s good to see him enforcing the dress code for the servers there.
Namrepus over 5 years ago
Maybe Hooters is hiring.
Pointspread over 5 years ago
So no one told her about the dress code when she was hired?
Prescott_Philosopher over 5 years ago
Tiffany is beginning to learn it’s a hard world out there kid.
B UTTONS over 5 years ago
Egads, did Tiffany utter that 4-letter word with a first person pronoun in the same sentence?
I will W-O-R-K?
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
And it looks like the week is going to wind down with Tiffany the airhead.
Meaning the arc is probably going into overtime!
(Next week, that is)
howtheduck over 5 years ago
Well, Tiffany, there is nothing in that dress code that says you have to button that shirt and stylish vest.
capricorn9th over 5 years ago
If you want sexy, apply at The Hooters. They allow their servers flaunt their stuff. Yep, you gotta work for the tips. Welcome to the real world. Second thoughts about sharing tips with Les?
Airman over 5 years ago
Sigh. Tiff’s long, attractive legs have become stumps. And, she’s looking like a linebacker for the NFL.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
Too bad – Tiff’s legs thinned down a bit by the third panel. Regulation uniform it is.
Mr. Peterson over 5 years ago
Let me guess – a customer will come in early, tip Tiff enormously, and TJ will get an idea in his head. The Fuse becomes a strip bar, Ox is the door guy, Les is the annoying sleezy DJ, and TJ makes watered down drinks and stocks the lunch buffet.
Robin Harwood over 5 years ago
Why are her legs grey?
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
Tiff that the point you need to work and follow a dress code to make money.
Dirty Dragon over 5 years ago
Try some more “flair”, Tiff.
kenhense over 5 years ago
Tiff can wear more appropriate attire for her current shape and still earn great tips by flirting (tastefully).
kwells328 over 5 years ago
I thought Tiffany had dropped most of that weight. She needs to rethink those outfits for more reasons other than the restaurant having a uniform.
notbornyesterday over 5 years ago
Yes, Tiffany, its sad but true, but at some point in your life, you’ll actually have to work
SeaSnork over 5 years ago
Terribly unflattering outfit.
tonypezzano over 5 years ago
There goes the tips she is expecting….
dadoctah over 5 years ago
Until I spent a month driving deliveries for Pizza Hut, I had never owned or considered acquiring slip-resistant shoes, but they insisted. I had also never had the other kind of shoes slip out from under me on a wet sidewalk. Since then it’s happened about half a dozen times.
I think knowing that such a thing exists is what causes shoes to slip.
Kymberleigh over 5 years ago
Maybe if Cafe Kablooie needed a cocktail waitress …?
blunebottle over 5 years ago
Sadly, there is some truth to what Tiff says in the last panel.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Awwwwwwwwwww! Isn’t she Cute, in that outfit? Tiffany is just so Adorably, Preciously, Sweet, And many other endearing terms a man these days wouldn’t DARE utter out loud for fear of “Charges” being pressed.
Too bad Old Smiley WON’T “allow” it. And by the way. Since WHEN did the “Grinning One” become a such “stickler for rules,” huh? But he’s right, unfortunately.
But BEFORE You change Tiffany, please bring Me a Large Black COFFEE and danish, KEEP it coming! (Psstg! Here’s a $100 Tip! Don’t TELL ANYBODY, especially your IDIOT Dishwashing Partner. And don’t let anybody tell you, that you’re a “failure.” EVER!)
PS: And Tiff? You really SHOULD rethink that plus sized model idea. You’d be a Natural and a Success…….,
gnmnrbl over 5 years ago
Tiffany wants to tease her male customers with the hopes her curves will get her better tips. Tiffany, in the outfits you want to wear, you’ll have problems with male customers palming your butt.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 5 years ago
Back in the early years of this strip, the school her and Luann went to didn’t mind Tiffany wearing her cheerleader’s uniform on a daily basis. Which brings up the question: will Tiffany wear this outfit (which will get more attention) on a daily basis?
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
C’mon, TJ. Tiff’s no slack-er!
Callie Ray over 5 years ago
Tiff, just take T.J.’s advice on the dress code. Plus, the vest will suit you just fine.
sueb1863 over 5 years ago
Tiffany, you’re a server, not a prostitute.
And if you think just wearing the uniform is work, wait until you actually start waiting tables!
Barry1941 over 5 years ago
If she dresses like a hooker she won’t get any tips from men that are with their wives.
mjb515 over 5 years ago
Tiffany, you don’t have to turn on the red light.
R.R.Bedford over 5 years ago
Hey Tiff there is a place by the beach here wear the servers wear bikinis…
sactiger over 5 years ago
Welcome to the “real world,” Tiff. Can’t be a ho’ no mo’…
rebroxanna over 5 years ago
A lot of people prefer women to look like women with some shape and curves. I’m willing to bet a lot of those who are making snide comments about her weight have to wear their pants buckled up beneath their big pot bellies.
Ignatz Premium Member over 5 years ago
I thought TJ was a smart businessman.
WilliamVollmer over 5 years ago
Tif, even in Cafe Kablooey’s “uniform” you won’t have to work to get good tips from most of the men. Now the women…
jrankin1959 over 5 years ago
Oy…
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Will Tiffany be able to resist or will decide to drop the work after some months?
dv1093 over 5 years ago
Too chunky
drewpamon over 5 years ago
Would have been nice for TJ to bring this up before her first day.
drewpamon over 5 years ago
Does Tiffany think it’s 80s night?
jonesbeltone over 5 years ago
Tif does not ‘get it’ but she ’get’s it’ with Les.
AndreaR over 5 years ago
My only thought was that the person who hired her was responsible for telling her what the company rules, restrictions, and dress code might be. So, although Tiff might have noticed all the staff was dressed similarly, unless she was informed, it’s not her fault. She still has to dress to code, though.
6foot6 over 5 years ago
I find it sad how willing she is to sell herself.
comicboyz over 5 years ago
I am a little concerned how Tiff will do as a server (at first) but I expect her to rule the position and evolve to Hostess and then manager; after all, she comes from good genes and when she finds her niche (this may be it) she will soar!
Airman over 5 years ago
That is the look Tiffany has always tried to sell. Unfortunately, she has an overstock these days and needs to trim down the merchandise.
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Why didn’t you tell her the dress code when you hired her?
dlkrueger33 over 5 years ago
Not only is she too chubby for that outfit, it is just silly looking. She usually dresses with more taste and class. She can wear long sleeves and pants and still flirt enough for tips. This outfit won’t command tips…only make her a big joke.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 5 years ago
Oh Tiffany… welcome to the real world.
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
Guess she’s gonna have to rely on that charming personality! Just wait until things get busy. Tiffany is gonna have a meltdown.
KrisCarter over 5 years ago
Tiffany will look better in the uniform.
luann1212 over 5 years ago
First of all I mistakenly glanced at some comments and still see some people are obsessed that Tiffany seems to be drawn a little more substantial than they think is right. She looks quite fine, closer to a normal woman at her age, and is as hot as always. Not everyone can or should be skinny as a rail. But to the story of the arc. Hilarity ensues of course. I think the funniest was the “punch” line with Ox bringing the “stylish vest.” Trust me Tiffany you give good service, with a smile, and don’t mess up the orders (remains to be seen if she can keep the orders straight, smile all the time, be friendly with customers, and patient, and ignore her aching feet), then you will be a success. It takes work!!!, And adherence to the employer’s rules, but it can work, if you work it girl! If she does successfully, lasts more that a day in Luannverse time, then her character has grown a lot. Ironically the proximate cause for this would be Les’s mom. Gnk move in mysterious ways.
31768 over 5 years ago
If it clashes with Paris’ (tiff) style, I see this job being over before it even started. At the end she still is a celebutard at best.
MsPony over 5 years ago
Like that Tiffany acknowledges that, if she dresses conservatively, she will actually have to work for tips.
notbornyesterday over 5 years ago
Personally, I’m male, heterosexual, and even in my bachelor days, I preferred being waited on by waitresses who dressed professionally…and NO not THAT profession.
micromos over 5 years ago
Tiffs legs look a little heavy. No cover ads.
Pipe Tobacco over 5 years ago
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I am in agreement that Tiffany’s uniform does not really fit the “K2” style well…. and would not be particularly appropriate for that establishment. If Tiffany wishes to wear the type of uniform she is envisioning (and wearing), there are other establishments where that style would be more the norm, probably even in Pitts.
A hat tip to Schrodinger’s Dog… he kept telling me this is really all about Tiffany simply getting a job. And, it does appear that he is correct.
I still find the whole…. “Tiffany needs a job, so get Les to do a different job.” effort of the last few days rather convoluted. It seems to me that it would have been easier for Greg to simply have had the story arc be that there was another server position opening up at The Fuse, and not go through the couple of days having a discussion about Les changing jobs. It just seems odd to me. That is why I kept presuming there was some secret plan being hatched by Tiffany to somehow use the server job as a way to get back at Ann.
Tyge over 5 years ago
This is ridiculous. Greg has her looking like a clown! Tiff has never exhibited such a poor sense of style.
NoNameOntheBullet Premium Member over 5 years ago
My Gawd; The most commented upon strip in all the GoComics lineup. Makes one’s brain begin to leak out of one’s ears!….Oh well; here’s my two cents worth: Good thing Luann’s folks opened the “Fuze” thereby giving everyone in the community employment! Capitalism at work!
ForrestOverin over 5 years ago
Huh. Never seen T.J. NOT bend, twist or ignore a rule before.
LeighBurton over 5 years ago
T.J. has gotten so mature! It’s almost like he’s not even the same character!
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
You know there are a few restaurants where you can dress provocatively and there is always the job of cocktail waitress…
phileaux over 5 years ago
Those shoes are not OSHA approved
dimndno over 5 years ago
Biggest shock to a teenager at their first job as a server. YOU HAVE TO WORK HARD TO EARN GOOD TIPS!!!
dadlivonia over 5 years ago
I guess she hasn’t lost all that weight
Dragoncat over 5 years ago
Once again, Tiffany dresses for Hooters. I’m glad she’s willing to work, but when you consider all the fancy restaurants she’s dined in, she’d notice how the staff dress for work.
Dragoncat over 5 years ago
“But then I’ll have to work for my tips.”
That’s the general idea.
Scoutmaster77 over 5 years ago
Family restaurant…
platyfurmany over 5 years ago
Ah, for Tiffany, the other shoe drops!
RSH over 5 years ago
the $500 black pants suit, the pants a least, should get some use. however, Tiff is going to find that waitressing is not an easy job; people are on their for long periods and they need to write the orders correctly. I foresee that she might not do so well at first (maybe make no tips). It’s good to get along with people but if you don’t get their orders right then the rest is irrelevant.
MCProfessor over 5 years ago
If the Fuse has a lounge she would clean up on tips as a cocktail waitress.
Wilkins068 over 5 years ago
I went back to look at yesterday’s strip, and noticed that the comment count had dropped from what it was yesterday. Sadly, my buddy, Joel, I mean, Trilogy’s comments are all gone. I know that most of his comments were a bit acerbic in nature, but I did not see anything here on the Luann board that I deemed to be ban – worthy. Maybe it was something on another strip here on GoComics, I dunno. Anyhoo, I hope he’s back out of the penalty box soon.
#BringHimBack
Super Fly over 5 years ago
(snigger) Hooters or (snigger snigger) Twin Peaks have dress codes, too.
xaingo over 5 years ago
TJ should also let her know how many pieces of flair is required so Tiffany just doesn’t wear the minimum.
Wilkins068 over 5 years ago
Wow, Greg continually displays his dislike for Tiffany. Now he’s gone as far as giving her legs that look like tree stumps. Next, he’ll take away her youth by giving her a Buick, blue hair and a cane.
MyWord over 5 years ago
Somebody messed up if they didn’t explain this to Tiff before the start of her first shift.
RonaldHulin over 5 years ago
Wait, good thing I’m sitting down, TJ being the voice of responsibility?
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ahh… The fly in the ointment, the wrench in the monkey works…
MikeFulton1 over 5 years ago
I guess we’ve sort of slowly backed away from the whole Tiffany got fat idea?
Also, why didn’t TJ tell her about the dress code earlier?
bakana over 5 years ago
She was already “Working It” for her tips.
Argy.Bargy2 over 5 years ago
It’s always in fashion, apparently, to belittle those of us over the age of what, 21, Teafanny? You fit right in to the current state of affairs where everyone other than a certain very much older man who is about free tuition is condemned as being just too old to be worth anything (sorry to get political, but it is everywhere). I am the oldest person at my job all of the sudden and some of the younger workers look at me like I am worth nothing because I have gray hair and use a cane and wear glasses. I still have decent ideas that they’ve never heard of, though, oh, and I DON’T drive a Buick, and won’t dye my hair blue.
BluNova over 5 years ago
That’s the point, Tiff. If you want to succeed, you have to WORK for it.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
Sell whatever service you have to offer.
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
OMG, Tiffany will have to dress like an Amish woman!
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
TJ is way too much of a prude. Tiff would improve business and is by no means “too bare.” On the contrary, she is almost completely covered, except for her arms. Kafe Kablooie is not a monastery, Loser-Boy!
The vest that Oxford is bringing in could become part of a nice outfit, though….
astahl2003 over 5 years ago
So I’m understanding correctly. The burlesque-ish Fuse dinner theater, which is one of the most sought after and high paying establishments in this town, AND hosts the souffle lingerie parties, AND has a almost non existant hiering process, has somehow managed to devote it’s HR policies entirely towards ….a dress code? And further a dress code to make everyone look like an asexual male apparently? At least put Ox in a Hooters uniform if your looking to level the playing field.
dlaemmerhirt999 over 5 years ago
WOOF! Tiffany dropped that weight BUT GOOD!
PurpleOpus over 5 years ago
Be glad it’s not the chain I work at with hand dipped shakes and burgers made of steak. We run ourselves ragged and are lucky to make $2 a table. Because it’s not a ‘fancy’ restaurant nobody thinks the 15%-20% rule applies. (Well, it DOES) When a table of 17 with a $250 ticket thinks $10 is a good tip, that’s F***ed up. ==seriously, SEVENTEEN people foisted on 1 server WHO HAS OTHER TABLES TOO. The kitchen can’t do any of our other orders until yours is all done. At the same time. WTF is wrong with some of you? Go hire a caterer >:(
ironman01 over 5 years ago
This has to be one of the funniest strips in a while!