Clinton, Uh, Pulls Out. Leaves Many Frustrated.

You'd think that after all that nastiness way back when, the former president would learn to finish a job:

WHEN the owner of one of Rome's most fashionable restaurants received a booking from Bill Clinton and his entourage, he was happy to clear the tables and order in his best food and wine.

But Romeo Caraccio was left furious after the former president of the United States and his party failed to show up without bothering to cancel their reservation.

Now the owner of the Michelin-starred Agata e Romeo restaurant is considering claiming compensation for lost takings after the high-profile no-show.

[...]

"We were expecting Mr Clinton, but he never arrived and he didn't even cancel his reservation."

Last night, a US embassy spokeswoman in Rome confirmed that the booking had been made, but said it was not a matter for the embassy.

"I can confirm that Mr Clinton was due to eat at the restaurant.

"However, he had to pull out and was not able to attend. I don't know why; he is a private citizen," the spokesman said.

"We are also aware that the owner is very upset and is looking for compensation, but there is nothing we can do about that."

I don't see the problem here, really. It all depends on what the meaning of "reservation" is. Maybe Clinton said that he had reservations about the restaurant not at the restaurant. People are always misunderstanding Bill. It must get very frustrating.

 

Comments

[thc]

I thought he was pretty much a "no show" from 1992-2000 as well.

[Maggie]

"However, he had to pull out and was not able to attend. I don't know why; he is a private citizen."

My very evil mind reads all kinds of openings for the "he had to pull out"...but I won't go there.

I would offer up the question "WHO was he 'attending'?"

Perhaps Clinton's spokeman better rethink some of his comments. It's just too easy to find double en'tendres for the Slickmeister.

[Steve]

D-
I spit up my coffee when I read your headline. After Slick Willie's, uh, staff issues it is impossible to read that post without "going there." ;-)

Thanks for the chuckle.
-Steve

[thc]

Dinus interruptus?

[Daniel Berczik]

thc,

It depends on where he's put his dinus.