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Jokes That Make Waiters Die Inside (And Bob’s Guilty)

You know what’s fun? Watching a waiter fake-laugh their way through their shift while patrons recycle the same tired “jokes” like a dad at a barbecue. We put five of…

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You know what’s fun? Watching a waiter fake-laugh their way through their shift while patrons recycle the same tired “jokes” like a dad at a barbecue. We put five of these groan-inducing lines to the test this morning on the air, and Bob—dear, sweet, pun-popping, Dad-joking Bob—admitted to using five. That’s a Hall of Fame level offense.

Waiters, you've been warned.

Let’s break them down.

1. “Did you order the burgers?” – “No, but I’ll take them!”

This little gem plays out in pubs across the world, and Bob—of course—has gleefully jumped on the bandwagon. The waiter is simply trying to deliver food to the right people, not audition for open mic night. The forced laugh that follows is just another part of the gig, but inside? The server is dead.

2. Pointing to a single grain of rice and saying, “Can I get this wrapped up?”

Oh, the hilarious irony of pretending to be absurdly frugal while staring into the dead eyes of a server who just power-walked five miles between tables. Bob admitted to this one too.

3. “I hated it,” as the server clears an empty plate.

This one is a classic. Nothing screams “I am the funniest human alive” like stating the opposite of what is obviously true. You licked the plate clean, Greg, we get it. Gluttony is hilarious. Bob? Guilty as charged.

4. “I’ll have the halibut just for the hal-ibut.”

This pun is so bad that Henny Youngman’s skeleton is currently rolling over in its grave and throwing up in its own mouth. And Bob? Yep. He’s used it. We’re considering a lifetime ban from seafood menus.

5. “There’s nowhere to sit,” when the restaurant is empty.

Oh, you whimsical genius, you. A real knee-slapper. Guess who thinks they’re the first to come up with this. Bob? You bet.

So, next time you’re out to eat, remember: your waiter has heard it all before.

And Bob? Maybe just order your food and tip well. For the love of hospitality!

Lauren Beckham Falcone is the co-host of Bob & LBF in the Morning. Formerly an award-winning reporter and columnist for the Boston Herald, she credits her current success as a pop culture commentator to watching too much TV as a kid and scouring the internet too much as an adult. LBF is a regular contributor to NECN and is an honorary board member at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Lauren lives in Canton with her husband Dave and her daughter Lucy. Lauren writes about trending topics, New England destinations, and seasonal DIY.