Good evening, have you ever been lost? I'm sure many of you have. Tonight, a traveler who thought he's been through it all makes a very unusual encounter...
Tales from Beyond Presents
A friend...................
Somewhere in North America, a man was driving all night long, and he found himself lost. He asked for directions from the locals and ended up even more lost. " I need some coffee" the man thought to himself.
Shortly after, he saw what appeared to be a gas station, with what appeared to be a small hut where he can grab a bite. The man had pleanty of cash on hand $35 dollars and 55 cents to be exact. The man pulls in.
Hello Sir, the name is McDonald, Richard McDonald, may I take your order? Said the man behind the window.
This is what you do for a living? said the man. How rude! replied McDonald. I'll have you know that this is my business, and one day I'm going to be rich and famous!
I'm sorry, said the man, I've been driving for a long time and I'm a bit edgy. This place is called McDonald's so you must be the owner. I once thought of opening a joint like this, except maybe do something where cars can drive right up to the window, take the food and leave. I even worked out a formula so I can cook the food on the double.
Wow, that's a great idea! replied Richard. How do you plan on making the food so fast? Well, the man said, I plan on using really low grade beef, then add veggies with premade sauce to give the food a signature taste. And the fries. They have to be really thin so they deep fry quickly, then put it under a hot lamp to keep them warm and ready to be served. Now those are low quality potatoes I plan on using with a lot of salt to make it taste better then serve it with off the shelf ketchup.
That's amazing! said Richard. You don't mind if a take a stab at your idea do you mister? The man laughed. Richard. I was only kidding, that is a stupid idea, no one in their right mind would ever fall for something like that. But listen, I'm hungry so I'd like to try that hahaha Mc burger of yours. I'll have two of those, and some coffee please.
Richard McDonald replies. For you sir, on the house. Also we don't serve coffee here only milkshakes, but I do have some coffee for myself for when I'm working overtime. Here you go. Now I must get to planning, I mean, I have some chores that need to be done in the back. You can sit over there by the pic nic benches.
Thank you Ronald, said the man. Richard responds It's not Ronald, it's Richard! Richard McDonald!
I'm sorry Richard. Say, I noticed there is a picture of a happy chef on your sign. You should make him into a clown and call him Ronald McDonald! It has a nice ring and the kids will love it. Go for the kids!
Mister? Said Richard. Even though you're rude, you have a good imagination. Okay cheers I have stuff to do.
(Tales from Beyond...... Will be back after these messages....)
(We now return to Tales from Beyond....)
After recieving his meal, the man approached the outdoor eating tables. There wasn't much space to sit. As he was approaching, he noticed a woman had ran off to the gas station as though she were in a hurry, leaving her family in question.
The child yelled into the distance. Mom? Are you okay? Yes dear, I just have to use the washroom, this may take awhile. The woman's husband says to the child. She'll be back young one, have some more french fries.
The man arrives at the benches. Good afternoon, mind if I sit here, there arn't that many tables around here. Looks like Richard Mc Donald knows how to be ready to move on from this mess of a dream of his eh?
Heh tell me about it, replied the husband. It takes so long for him to cook this stuff too. We just come here cause my wife loves this little place of his. Please have a seat.
Thank you sir, replied the man.
After enjoying a moment of food, folks, and fun. The man casts off and starts heading back to his car. Then there was a voice shouting out. "Hey" it was the husband of the family whom he had lunch with.
Yes mister? Questioned the departing man sitting in his car.
Listen buster, I noticed how my wife looked at you before she ran off, and I know something was not right. Now I didin't want to alarm the kid, but I was ready for anything! Tell me WHO ARE YOU!?
The man looks back and he sees the wife. As he squints his eyes at her, the woman gets startled and hides behind a sign with a picture of Ronald on it, the man thinks to himself. Isn't that Alterego? The man then looks at the husband and says. Me? Oh I'm just 'a friend'. The man shifts his automobile from park into drive, and casts off into the open road, never to be seen again.
End of Episode 1.
Every single day, there are realities that unfold. Where the creep is just minding his own business, just living his life, when he's reminded of his label by those who fear him. If you find yourself to be victimized by creepy people, just stay calm, and tell yourself. That's just the way it is. While the creeper.... Can say the same....
Thank you for Joining us this evening. Until next time.....
