'Do You Sell Weed at the Rooftop Bar?' — The Wildest Front Desk Call Ever
Picture this: another routine evening at the hotel front desk. The phones are ringing, guests are checking in, and the world is humming along as usual. Then, out of nowhere, a phone call comes in that makes you question if you’ve accidentally wandered into a scene from The Hangover.
That’s exactly what happened to Reddit user u/WaldoZEmersonJones, whose night took a sharp, unexpected detour from “Does your bar have a TV?” to “Do you sell weed?” in the span of about thirty seconds. Strap in for a tale that’s as funny as it is bewildering — and a reminder that in hospitality, you’re always one guest away from a story you’ll never forget.
The Call That Started Innocently Enough…
Our story starts off with a perfectly normal query. The caller wants to know about the hotel’s rooftop bar — specifically, is there a TV, and will they be showing the local college football game this Saturday? As any good front desk agent would, our hero answers honestly: yes, there’s a TV, but they’re not sure what will be playing. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Next, the caller asks how to make reservations. Again, standard stuff. The agent cheerfully directs them to the website. But then, without warning, the conversation takes the kind of hard left turn that would make even Mario Andretti jealous.
“And does the bar sell weed?”
Suddenly, our front desk friend is left in stunned silence, mentally replaying the conversation to see if they misheard. But no, the question is repeated, as clear as day: “Yeah, I asked if the bar sells weed. Y’know, marijuana?”
As you might expect, the answer is a firm (if slightly incredulous) “Nnnnnnoooo.”
But the caller isn’t done yet.
“Well, what about coke? Do they sell coke?”
Now, if you’ve ever worked in hospitality, you know there are two types of “coke” — the one you order with a burger, and the one that gets you a starring role on COPS. Our intrepid staffer wisely avoids clarifying, simply repeating that, no, the bar doesn’t sell…either.
The conversation wraps up with a polite “Okay, got it. Thanks!” and a click. Our hero is left holding the phone, staring at it in disbelief, wondering if they’re being pranked or if there’s some new, ultra-hip bar trend they’ve missed.
The Front Desk: Gateway to the Unexpected
If you’ve ever worked in hotels, you know that the front desk is less a job and more an adventure. There’s no telling what will walk through the doors (or ring the phone) next. You prepare for questions about towels, parking, and check-in times — not so much for inquiries about the finest rooftop cannabis cocktails in town.
This story is a hilarious reminder of just how wild the hospitality industry can be. People travel from all walks of life, each with their own expectations, assumptions, and, sometimes, wildly creative ideas about what a hotel bar might offer.
Weed, Coke, and the Art of the “Sudden Left Turn”
Let’s analyze that sudden left turn for a second. There’s something almost poetic about it. One moment, you’re talking about college football and reservation systems, and the next, you’re inquiring about the bar’s selection of controlled substances. It’s the conversational equivalent of putting your car in reverse on the highway.
It also speaks to the cultural moment we’re in. With marijuana legalization spreading, some folks might genuinely be confused about what’s on offer at their local establishments. But “coke”? Unless you’re in some alternate universe version of Studio 54 — or a very specific episode of Miami Vice — that’s probably a no-go.
Is This a Prank, or Just 2024?
You have to wonder: was this a prank call, some kind of test, or simply someone who’s, shall we say, not up on standard bar menus? Either way, it’s a story that deserves to be told — and retold. In the comments, fellow hotel workers shared similar tales of oddball guest requests, from asking for “rooms with a view of the ocean” in landlocked states to requests for “extra ghosts” in haunted hotels.
Conclusion: Share Your Wildest Tales!
The next time you’re out enjoying a rooftop cocktail, spare a thought for the front desk staff who answer every phone call with equal parts professionalism and curiosity. You never know when the next “sudden left turn” is coming.
Got your own hospitality horror story or hilarious guest request? Share it in the comments! Let’s celebrate the unsung heroes of the front desk — and the wild questions that make their shifts unforgettable.
Original Reddit Post: The Sudden Left Turn