Restaurant Music

[drcpunk]

On Wednesday, mnemex and I joined a friend for dinner, and then for dessert at Max Brenner's. We ordered conservatively, and the dessert was delicious.

But, the music was booming. It was Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", which I do like, but not at that volume. And, even louder than the singer were the other musical instruments. And, people were trying to have conversations at the restaurant. Am I strange to think that, if people raise their voices in an attempt to talk over the music, maybe this should be a signal to the restaurant staff that the music should be turned down, not up?

Comments

[avram]

Are you sure it was the restaurant? Maybe something sad had just happened, and so "Hallelujah" was playing ironically on the soundtrack.

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

Nah, there was no slow motion.

[avram]

But would you notice it if you yourself were also slowed?

Hm, I suppose afterwards your watch would be out of sync with the rest of the world.

[daftnewt.livejournal.com]

Best comment this week.

[daftnewt.livejournal.com]

I agree with you. Did you say anything to the restaurant manager or staff?

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

What, you mean, take practical action? Nah.

We should have, of course.