Lo and behold, Ripley’s posted the address of that eating establishment in the Mile-High City to which you could write a review after learning of its factoid.
Tom’s barely survived the ax of progress this past year: https://www.westword.com/restaurants/toms-diner-building-saved-but-denver-continues-to-debate-landmark-preservation-11606407
In the “Ceremony of Quit Rents” a reed was also involved. The blunt knife must not cut a reed that was pressed upon it, and after notches were cut in the reed by the sharp knife, the sharp knife was used to split the reed down the middle, with each of the two parties taking half of the reed as a receipt / proof of payment.Each horseshoe had holes for 10 nails. I’m not sure why there were six horseshoes (couple of spares?). I think the 61st nail was made from a different metal, don’t know the significance of that…
pearlsbs over 4 years ago
Just don’t tell the waiter that you want a stupid question. I wouldn’t want my waiter asking me a stupid question even if it was free.
oldpine52 over 4 years ago
I think that guy in the front is just bragging.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
Lo and behold, Ripley’s posted the address of that eating establishment in the Mile-High City to which you could write a review after learning of its factoid.
Leojim over 4 years ago
That’s like going commando on steroids! You never know what’s going to happen lol
boniface22 over 4 years ago
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Ceremony-of-Quit-Rents/
jvn over 4 years ago
And here i’ve been answering stupid questions for free this whole time. My kids owe me a lot of money.
Daniel Verburg over 4 years ago
When one keeps on on silly traditions, one understands why a SMALL majority favoured Brexit.
therese_callahan2002 over 4 years ago
I’ll bet one of those stupid questions was, “Wasn’t there a song about this place by DNA and Suzanne Vega?”
UmmeMoosa over 4 years ago
Tom ain’t a very patient fella, I presume.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Does the stupid money go to a charity ?
zerotvus over 4 years ago
why is the sky blue?
Shirl Summ Premium Member over 4 years ago
https://www.today.com/food/diner-charged-customer-extra-asking-stupid-question-t171451
Pickled Pete over 4 years ago
I couldn’t afford to eat there. . . bunch of 38¢ adds up pretty fast..
Greg Y over 4 years ago
Tom’s barely survived the ax of progress this past year: https://www.westword.com/restaurants/toms-diner-building-saved-but-denver-continues-to-debate-landmark-preservation-11606407
hawgowar over 4 years ago
Japanese Mardi Gras?
comixbomix over 4 years ago
Yes!!! Those ‘Good-Luck Tokens’ can be used to buy your way out of having to watch the ‘Naked Festival’!
the humorist formerly known as Hotshot1984 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wow, the staff must receive so much payment for all those stupid questions.
Kali over 4 years ago
Who defines a “stupid question”?
Stephen Gilberg over 4 years ago
Still not as hardcore as the ancient Olympians who did it all truly naked.
kodipepper over 4 years ago
I will not be going to Tom’s Dinner ever!
markhughw over 4 years ago
The tip % at Tom’s Diner is probably pretty low.
oakie817 over 4 years ago
if I ever win the lottery….i’m going to Tom’s Diner
FireAnt_Hater over 4 years ago
In the “Ceremony of Quit Rents” a reed was also involved. The blunt knife must not cut a reed that was pressed upon it, and after notches were cut in the reed by the sharp knife, the sharp knife was used to split the reed down the middle, with each of the two parties taking half of the reed as a receipt / proof of payment.Each horseshoe had holes for 10 nails. I’m not sure why there were six horseshoes (couple of spares?). I think the 61st nail was made from a different metal, don’t know the significance of that…
comicalUser over 4 years ago
Now I want to go to Denver, stop by Tom’s, and order no food. Just ask a bunch of stupid questions and leave a handsome tip!