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Joe Evans
Creative Writing
Period 3

Idiot Tax
By Joe Evans


Last summer I got a job at the Cinema Savers ten, working the concession counter alongside a guy named Toby. He was , about my age with dark eyes and a self-assured smile he was a big kid. He played on the football team as did I. The kid was a real pimp, when you went out with him you’d know itd be a great time. His only problem was he had a hard time suffering fools..
"I’d like a large soda please," said an overweight, middle-aged man.
"Certainly, Sir. What kind of soda would you like?" Toby asked, wearing his most winning smile. He called it his game face.
"Can you mix Sprite and Pepsi?" the man asked.
"You mean like half Sprite, and half Pepsi?" Toby said, seeking clarification.
"Yeah," the man confirmed.
"I’m not sure. Let me consult the beverage alchemist," Toby said, turning to me.
"Tommy, can we mix Sprite and Pepsi?" he asked me in a hushed tone with a very serious expression on his face.
"I d...