It was a breezy Monday afternoon and we were starting to receive our lunch rush for the day. Being that our restaurant is self seating, the A-list celeb was able to slip in inconspicuously and grab a seat with his company (no assumptions here about his relationship to them). In the heat of my 10 table rush, I greeted them, and followed my typical routine that consists of a bubbly introduction and a couple of dad jokes that typically always land. In this case, they landed with smooth sailing. As I processed the attitude of the table, addressing how I would interact with them for the remainder of their stay, I remember making a mental note that the older gentleman shot me a subtle grin of approval as his comrades howled with laughter. In short, I knew they would be a great table.
It was not until one of my larger parties pulled me aside in the peak of our rush. Mentally scattered with a million tasks to complete, I was not expecting the conversation I was about to have. In utter shock, the mother of the table had me crouch down as she asked me, "Is that who I think it is??". Doing a complete 360 in pure confusion, I shrugged and said "I don't…think so?". She then responded, "Behind you, that's not Harrison Ford??". I suddenly stood up, processed the plethora of dad jokes and witty responses to questions I had supplied their table with, and did a Michael Scott-esque bridge-of-nose pinch. Something like this
The Michael Scott facepalm.
In shock, I looked to the woman and told her, "Yes. Yes it is. He is almost done with his meal and for this entire time, I have treated him like a normal person." Granted, as everyone tells me when I first tell this tale, he probably appreciated it, and maybe it's for the best that I had no idea.
As a server, my days are often clouded by bad tippers, rude guests, and exhaustion. I often dream of the days I can sass guests because my career is taking off and my days of serving are soon to be left in the past. When I served Indiana Jones, it made me take a step back. I never thought I would wait on my father's idol in my cute little restaurant that I've known for so long. My English major brain took this momentary philosophical trance and ran with it. When I stepped onto my community college campus for my first college class, attending USC was something that never crossed my mind. Walking into my first USC class, Comparative Literature (The Place of Literature in Cultures Around The Globe—please take it), I never thought I would meet my best friend, roommate, and inspiration to be great, and yet, all of those things happened. What may seem minuscule can actually harbor a world of opportunity. In the moments you feel hopeless and stagnant, think of all of the amazing things that have happened to you, and the journey to which you unexpectedly took to get there. Because who knows, you may go to a restaurant in Palm Desert during a family vacation and wind up meeting Harrison Ford 4 years later as an employee. And yes, he tips very well.
9 Of The Best 'Star Wars' Outfits That Have The Fashion Force Behind Them
There are so many parts that make "Star Wars" what it is today, most importantly, the costumes.
There are many things and parts that have made Star Wars the cultural phenomenon that it is now. The special effects at the time of the original release were nothing but outstanding. The concept of something so futuristic existing long ago in a galaxy far, far away. The Skywalker family, how complicated and connected it is to the entire universe.
Honestly, the list could go on and on.
One specific thing that people enjoy, but I think in a more passive way, is the costuming and wardrobe. As a kid, I remember thinking how cool Darth Vader, the Stormtroopers, Jedi, and rebels looked. Having the chance to put on some Jedi robes or suit up in some armor from the Empire would be a dream for nearly any fan.
Through the years the costumes only got better as well. Something new was always in the works. Perhaps new troopers, Jedi attire, or dark side outfits — the universe would always push the limits. As such I've collected some of what I consider to be the best outfits through the series.
1. Darth Vader (armored).
Darth Vader has got to be the epitome of bad guy.Intimidating height. Never-ending darkness. Hidden face. A total badass through and through.
2. Luke Skywalker (ROTJ).
Luke in ROTJ dressed like the person he is a new generation of Jedi.
3. Padme Amidala
Padme was always balling in an any outfit she had on.
4. Leia Organa.
Even though Leia may have never met her mother, she certainly takes after her in terms of style.
5. Stormtroopers.
Any generation of Stormtrooper is badass in their own way, but it all started with the OG crew back in 77.
6. Kylo Ren.
Although he may be bit goth or emo, Kylo is still my favorite person (in style and personality) in the new trilogy.
7. Swamp troopers (mudtroopers).
I really don't know what draws me to the Swamptroopers, but they're a group that I can't get enough of. Just so rugged and different from others we've seen throughout the franchise.
8. Boba Fett.
Boba's outfit is as cool as his demeanor.
9. Shoretroopers.
When you see these guys run out on the beaches on Scarif, you know they mean business.