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Sommelier Pirates

by Jenise » Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:04 pm

A two-minute skit making fun of the current Tom Hanks movie and wine connossieurs in one go (you have to wade through an advert, but it's worth it):

http://www.cbc.ca/player/22+Minutes+Clips+and+Shorts+-+Site+only/ID/2419443284/
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Re: Sommelier Pirates

by Joy Lindholm » Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:28 pm

Needed a laugh - thanks! At the restaurant where I was a floor somm a couple years ago, the other somm and I were called, on more than one occasion, a "Somali" by well-meaning guests. :)
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Re: Sommelier Pirates

by David M. Bueker » Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:37 pm

It's linking me to a video about a bear.
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Re: Sommelier Pirates

by Mike Filigenzi » Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:26 am

Definitely enjoyed that - thanks!
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Re: Sommelier Pirates

by Jon Peterson » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:23 am

Thanks for posting that video, Jenise!
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Re: Sommelier Pirates

by Tom N. » Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:09 pm

Jenise,

This video is priceless. I loved it. I noticed it was from the CBC. Good stuff from Canada!
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