No Bald Broads

xoxoxoBruce · 06-07-2008, 01:55 PM

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OWEN SOUND, Ont. — When she took part in a local fundraiser for cancer research, all Stacey Fearnall thought she had to lose was a full head of hair.
Instead, the 36-year-old waitress at Nathaniels restaurant in Owen Sound, Ont., who raised more than $2,700 for the charity Cops for Cancer in exchange for her locks, was laid off when she showed up for work earlier this week with a shorn head.

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The mother of two, who was told by her boss to go home after she refused to wear a wig, was in tears when she returned home Tuesday just a half hour into her shift.

C'mon people, this ain't right. Yeah, the restaurant guy has the right to require his help to be clean and neat, but this is over the top.
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footfootfoot · 06-07-2008, 02:14 PM

I'm sure the restaurant will become immensely popular once people realize their stance on cancer supporters.
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Tulip · 06-10-2008, 12:59 AM

but why won't she wear a wig? it may be shocking to customers when the waitress come up to their table bald. although i don't agree with the owners decisions, i do see their point.

Shawnee123 · 06-10-2008, 11:39 AM

It's called principle. AKA I'm not your sheep or trained monkey.

Going bald as a cancer awareness tool does not, I'm sure, make it any easier for the person who is doing so to shave themselves bald. We are a society all about hair.

I envision going up to a table and noticing the looks, and explaining why I've done what I've done. I then envision the customers vastly approving (considering how few of us have been untouched by cancer in our lives and the lives of friends, family, and others) or not approving, which means they're probably assholes who are going to bitch about their hollandaise sauce anyway.

HungLikeJesus · 06-10-2008, 11:45 AM

At least they won't have to worry about getting a hair in their soup.

Shawnee123 · 06-10-2008, 11:46 AM

Waiter, what's that hair doing in my soup?

The backstroke.

Oh, wrong joke.

dar512 · 06-10-2008, 12:09 PM

From the Canadian Press:

Owner and chef Dan Hilliard defended his decision, saying the restaurant has certain standards and that he requires employees keep their hair at a reasonable length. Hilliard said Thursday Fearnall was still on the payroll and can return to work once she grows her hair back.

Then later:

A week after losing her job because she arrived for work with a shaved head in support of cancer research, an Ontario woman has been offered an apology.
But Stacey Fearnall will have to read about it in the newspaper. "I'm glad they finally made a statement in the media and I'm glad its over," Fearnall said Monday.
When asked if she had been contacted or had even seen the response from her former employers, Fearnall offered a stoic: "No."

Here's the apology:

Dan Hilliard, the owner of Nathaniel's Restaurant in Owen Sound, Ont., on Monday offered his "sincere apologies to Mrs. Fearnall, the Canadian Cancer Society, Cops for Cancer and the public, for failing to resolve the issue of Mrs. Fearnall shaving her head for Cops for Cancer, prior to Mrs. Fearnall contacting the media."

Which to me looks like, "We're very sorry we got caught being asshats."

Shawnee123 · 06-10-2008, 12:13 PM

I agree, dar512.

I applaud her for saying she wouldn't go back. She also said the hubbub got $2000 more in donations.

One man's asshat is another cause's impetus.

SteveDallas · 06-10-2008, 12:55 PM

Lt. Ilia to the bridge . . . .

All the world's a stage. No, really, all the fucking world is a stage, and you're in the spotlight. People can now call you an asshat from around the world when you do something that, in retrospect, is bad publicity.

Shawnee123 · 06-10-2008, 12:57 PM

People all around us are getting called on their asshattedness thanks to the interwebz. Eh, it brings good and bad...

elSicomoro · 06-10-2008, 12:58 PM

How the hell can you not see that sort of thing coming? Cancer is one of those things where you just know you're gonna get an ass whuppin if you don't support the fight against it.

Shawnee123 · 06-10-2008, 01:07 PM

True, none of us are immune to the threat. Who is anyone to pooh-pooh someone trying to take some kind of stand, to make at least a small contribution, because it offends their sensibilities while they're eating their pan roasted monkfish in a black truffle emulsion?

Cloud · 06-10-2008, 01:12 PM

certain standards? what's wrong with being bald?

Trilby · 06-10-2008, 01:45 PM

Interesting. You know, I've gotten a LOT of financial support from charity donations (PALS is the group here) they paid (pay) for: my wig and my ongoing psychologist who is a specialist in treating women with breast cancer. She IS NOT cheap but PALS pays for me to see her every two weeks. Without these kinds of donations...a lot of people, including me, would be in some very dire straits. The owner won't "get it" until his time comes. And, his time WILL come. Karma. Doesn't he watch "My Name is Earl" ?

Elspode · 06-10-2008, 10:22 PM

1) People suck.
2) Its all about the money.
3) I have no money.
4) I'm glad I'm not a person.

How does anyone rise to the position of king mucky muck chef and be so goddamn stupid?

06-07-2008, 02:14 PM	#2
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I'm sure the restaurant will become immensely popular once people realize their stance on cancer supporters. [/sarcasm] __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

06-10-2008, 11:39 AM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	It's called principle. AKA I'm not your sheep or trained monkey. Going bald as a cancer awareness tool does not, I'm sure, make it any easier for the person who is doing so to shave themselves bald. We are a society all about hair. I envision going up to a table and noticing the looks, and explaining why I've done what I've done. I then envision the customers vastly approving (considering how few of us have been untouched by cancer in our lives and the lives of friends, family, and others) or not approving, which means they're probably assholes who are going to bitch about their hollandaise sauce anyway. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-10-2008, 11:45 AM	#5
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	At least they won't have to worry about getting a hair in their soup. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

06-10-2008, 11:46 AM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Waiter, what's that hair doing in my soup? The backstroke. Oh, wrong joke. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-10-2008, 12:09 PM	#7
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	From the Canadian Press: Owner and chef Dan Hilliard defended his decision, saying the restaurant has certain standards and that he requires employees keep their hair at a reasonable length. Hilliard said Thursday Fearnall was still on the payroll and can return to work once she grows her hair back. Then later: A week after losing her job because she arrived for work with a shaved head in support of cancer research, an Ontario woman has been offered an apology. But Stacey Fearnall will have to read about it in the newspaper. "I'm glad they finally made a statement in the media and I'm glad its over," Fearnall said Monday. When asked if she had been contacted or had even seen the response from her former employers, Fearnall offered a stoic: "No." Here's the apology: Dan Hilliard, the owner of Nathaniel's Restaurant in Owen Sound, Ont., on Monday offered his "sincere apologies to Mrs. Fearnall, the Canadian Cancer Society, Cops for Cancer and the public, for failing to resolve the issue of Mrs. Fearnall shaving her head for Cops for Cancer, prior to Mrs. Fearnall contacting the media." Which to me looks like, "We're very sorry we got caught being asshats." __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

06-10-2008, 12:59 AM	#3
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	but why won't she wear a wig? it may be shocking to customers when the waitress come up to their table bald. although i don't agree with the owners decisions, i do see their point.

06-10-2008, 12:13 PM	#8
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I agree, dar512. I applaud her for saying she wouldn't go back. She also said the hubbub got $2000 more in donations. One man's asshat is another cause's impetus. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-10-2008, 12:55 PM	#9
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Lt. Ilia to the bridge . . . . All the world's a stage. No, really, all the fucking world is a stage, and you're in the spotlight. People can now call you an asshat from around the world when you do something that, in retrospect, is bad publicity.

06-10-2008, 12:57 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	People all around us are getting called on their asshattedness thanks to the interwebz. Eh, it brings good and bad... __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-10-2008, 12:58 PM	#11
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	How the hell can you not see that sort of thing coming? Cancer is one of those things where you just know you're gonna get an ass whuppin if you don't support the fight against it.

06-10-2008, 01:07 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	True, none of us are immune to the threat. Who is anyone to pooh-pooh someone trying to take some kind of stand, to make at least a small contribution, because it offends their sensibilities while they're eating their pan roasted monkfish in a black truffle emulsion? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-10-2008, 01:12 PM	#13
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	certain standards? what's wrong with being bald? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-10-2008, 01:45 PM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Interesting. You know, I've gotten a LOT of financial support from charity donations (PALS is the group here) they paid (pay) for: my wig and my ongoing psychologist who is a specialist in treating women with breast cancer. She IS NOT cheap but PALS pays for me to see her every two weeks. Without these kinds of donations...a lot of people, including me, would be in some very dire straits. The owner won't "get it" until his time comes. And, his time WILL come. Karma. Doesn't he watch "My Name is Earl" ? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

06-10-2008, 10:22 PM	#15
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	1) People suck. 2) Its all about the money. 3) I have no money. 4) I'm glad I'm not a person. How does anyone rise to the position of king mucky muck chef and be so goddamn stupid? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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