A Rare Treat

One of the things I love about the internet is that it is so big that it must contain an almost inexhaustible supply of interesting reading and information. Of course the tricky part is locating it amongst the 99% of other rubbish that floods the net. Every now and again though you stumble across a new gem and treasure it, in my case this recently happened with Waiter Rant. Now I'll be honest, this is hardly a unknown site I am privileged to have discovered, in fact the site was listed in 50 of the most powerful blogs recently in the Guardian, but still for each individual there is a small joy in the discovery of something new and interesting, be it websites, films or music, something we find created by someone we have never met, and yet which manages to strike a nerve and create a bond of understanding. The site follows an anonymous New York waiter who recounts tales of his daily life, irate and sometimes incredibly rude customers as well as providing a fascinating glimpse into a career that goes largely unappreciated and considered. The site is equal parts funny, poignant thoughtful and entertaining and is well worth checking out. The advantage as well of discovering a site like this now is that there are over 3 years of archived posts to dig into, something I am greatly enjoying at the moment. Like the fine wines the waiter himself finds himself serving on a regular basis this is one site to be savoured. Waiter Rant.