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'Ill have a Coke in a clean glass'

posted 8 years ago by tricksoftrade01
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that really line stuck in my mind for some reason

[–] rogueforte 8 years ago

The reason it sticks is because of none other than Chuck Yeager's gruff persona as 'Fred the Bartender':

Fred (after warily sizing up the new guy at his bar): You want...whiskey?

Liaison Man: No thanks, Fred.

Recruiter (Harry Shearer): I'll have a Coke.

Fred (incredulous): Coke?

Recruiter: Uh-huh. In a clean glass.

[–] Bolchevik (377) 6 years ago

It was pretty insulting since you're assuming the bar's glasses are dirty. You should either say Nothing or not drinking.

[–] Otter (24464) 6 years ago

If you're worried about the cleanliness of the stemware, get the whiskey. It'll kill the germs.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

It's meant to portray the recruiters as milquetoast government slobs... which they were.

[–] liscarkat (18373) 2 years ago

That's probably the best way to guarantee you're not going to get a clean glass.