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A staff mutiny forced the management of a plush British countryside pub to turn away JD Vance, just weeks after the same venue hosted Kamala Harris, according to reports.
The vice president had reportedly attempted to dine at The Bull in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, an early 16th-century countryside pub with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, a prestigious award from the Michelin Guide that highlights restaurants offering excellent food at moderate prices.
However, the staff reportedly staged a mutiny, telling management that they wouldnt show up to work if the venue accepted Vances dinner booking, according to a Popb---- newsletter from Thursday.
The rejection is all the more embarrassing considering that former vice president turned presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, dined there just weeks before, as part of the pre-wedding dinner for Steve Jobs daughter, Eve. She married Harry Charles, a 26-year-old British Olympic equestrian, in the Cotswolds, a sprawling area of natural beauty in south-west England, at
https://www.thedailybeast.com/staff-mutiny-forces-pub-to-turn-away-jd-vance/
Duncan Grant
(8,908 posts)Point being, resistance can be subtle or bold, and it all adds up. Do what you can.
calimary
(89,369 posts)Yep. Gestures large and small. And keep em coming!
It all adds up.
jls4561
(2,958 posts)Its white boy dirt eater VP Puddin butt whining about discrimination. Of course, its only discrimination when applied to people who consider taking Harriet Tubmans hymnal out of a museum.
Excuse me, I have to go find my earplugs.
Fiendish Thingy
(22,532 posts)Last edited Thu Aug 14, 2025, 08:53 PM - Edit history (1)
Call it cancel culture if you will, but fascists shouldnt enjoy a casual, relaxed public life while they strip rights from the rest of us.
wolfie001
(7,403 posts)Fiendish Thingy
(22,532 posts)You think fascists should be able to eat and socialize in public comfortably?
wolfie001
(7,403 posts)Your version, "Call it cancel culture if you will, but fascist should enjoy a casual, relaxed public life while they strip rights from the rest of us."
My edit, "Call it cancel culture if you will, but fascist shouldn't enjoy a casual, relaxed public life while they strip rights from the rest of us."
I just added a suffix. I had to google it to look up the proper grammatical term.
Fiendish Thingy
(22,532 posts)Thanks for catching it
drmeow
(5,964 posts)Did you intend to say "but fascist should enjoy a casual, relaxed public life while they strip rights from the rest of us."
Fiendish Thingy
(22,532 posts)Thanks for catching that
mwmisses4289
(3,679 posts)J. D. is....well, the less said, the better.
70sEraVet
(5,372 posts)"J. D. is....well, the less"
mitch96
(15,722 posts)Did they do it tactfully? or were they just blunt about it...
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soldierant
(9,305 posts)Brits tend to be able to tell yu to go to hell and make you happy to be on your way. Or in a different metaphor, to cut you off at the knees and you don't know it until you try to take a step.
AZ8theist
(7,169 posts)The first would have started withg an "F"
And the secound would have started with an "O".
Historic NY
(39,841 posts)mwooldri
(10,801 posts)I'm guessing the conversation on their end went like this:
Such a horrible shame, we're closing the dining room on the day you want to come ...why? We're having staff training. Yeah, thats it. Staff training. Maybe you can rebook for [some date you know Shady can't make]? Our kitchen will be still open, would Deliveroo work?
In my mind this is the perfect diss.... You've said no, but offered options you know that the other party won't take up so it's not an obvious Eff Off. Of course the dining room can close for a variety of reasons.... Not just staff training. And I just don't see Shady Vance whipping out their phone and trying to order stuff on Deliveroo.
Conjuay
(2,996 posts)Correct response:
"As you wish, sir.
But I think I should mention we are serving Braised Canine in a honey glaze that day, and
we've also recently added Feline stew with parsnips and Brussel sprouts - we hear they are both very popular in the States.
mwooldri
(10,801 posts)mitch96
(15,722 posts)will walk out. I need my staff so please don't come.
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Baitball Blogger
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electric_blue68
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Blue Owl
(58,648 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,142 posts)Thank You Brits!
Totally Tunsie
(11,695 posts)In fact, let rump's entire staff be treated this way.
(Damn - those 15-car entourages frost me.)
surfered
(12,471 posts)Hornedfrog2000
(866 posts)Is what they should have done. Goofy fucker
paleotn
(21,885 posts)Glaswegians sometimes take no prisoners. Would be fun to watch though.
paleotn
(21,885 posts)AKwannabe
(6,887 posts)My joint would too.
In fact, the entire neighborhood too
And more than half the city I believe
Grins
(9,347 posts)They hate Republicans! Reagan, Bush II, and especially - Trump.
Cha
(317,843 posts)Despot.
Cha
(317,843 posts)ShazzieB
(22,372 posts)I found it annoyingly cryptic, so I googled it and got the following AI summary: "The term "popb---- newsletter" likely refers to the Popbitch newsletter, which is known for its celebrity gossip, scandalous stories, and otter-themed content. It's a popular email newsletter, delivered every Thursday, that shares insider information about celebrity, music, media, and politics."
Just thought I'd share that in case anyone else was scratching their head like I was. It seems a bit precious to me to not just spell out the title of the newsletter in the article, but whatever.
WiVoter
(1,576 posts)Bet we wouldnt get turned away! 😊😎👍
mdbl
(8,343 posts)Respect is earned not expected. Not to mention that Vance is just a low-class trump suckup and who the F wants that around.
Layzeebeaver
(2,213 posts)And the staff did not walk out and there was no protests
Its a nice place. Even nicer now!
gfarber
(233 posts)At a pub where the posh go to dine,
Kamala found food quite divine.
But when JD came round,
The staff stood their ground
No service! they said, Cross the line!
At The Bull, where the rich wine and feast,
Kamala had dined like a priest.
But when Vance made a call,
Staff threatened a brawl
Serve him? We'd sooner quit, at least!
Plainsman1
(31 posts)At this stage of the political mess, people need to hold their noses and refuse to interact with the steamy pile of crap that is the Trump administration.
dedl67
(195 posts)Blue Owl
(58,648 posts)HARDER!

