Folks don't appreciate smart-ass writers intruding on their beloved diner. I learned this today when I saw that the article I wrote about Pop N Sons prompted a slew of comments, all of which pretty much called for my head on a platter.
Incidentally, I'm not sure why most of the comments assume that I am a woman. Maybe they missed my byline, saw the gal in the picture and thought that was me. Perhaps the folks at Pops consider it an insult to refer to a man as a woman? Not sure. Since I'm such a nice guy, though, I've decided to respond, civilly, with a playlist. Here you go, Pop N Sons workers, patrons and defenders. Enjoy.
Top 10: Songs for Pop N Sons
1. "Nighthawks Postcard," Tom Waits
2. "Tom's Diner," Suzanne Vega
3. "Alice's Restaurant," Arlo Guthrie
4. "At a Dixie Roadside Diner," Duke Ellington
5. "One More Cup of Coffee," Bob Dylan
6. "Ball and Biscuit," The White Stripes
7. "Hey Pete! Let's Eat More Meat," Dizzy Gillespie
8. "The Coffee Song (They Have a Whole Lot of Coffee in Brazil)," Frank Sinatra
9. "Hamburger Train," Primus
10. "Ham and Eggs," Leadbelly
WHAT DID I MISS?
