Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Tom Nolan: Dennis Taylor

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• Dennis Taylor : Hamilton, did you threaten this customer or use profanity in any way?

  Brad Hamilton : Well, he started it; he called me a moron, Dennis.

  Dennis Taylor : [firmly]  Answer! Did you threaten this customer or use profanity in any way?

  Brad Hamilton : Yes.

  Dennis Taylor : You're fired.

• Brad Hamilton : Yes, sir, can I help you?

  Businessman : Uh, yes, this is not the best breakfast I've ever had and I'd like my money back.

  Brad Hamilton : Uh, okay, I believe you have to fill out a form for that.

  Businessman : Uh, no, I'd like my money back now.

  Brad Hamilton : I'm sorry, it doesn't work that way. You see, I have to fill out a form and--

  [looks down at the half-eaten breakfast] 

  Brad Hamilton : --well, you ate most of it, already, so...

  Businessman : [points at the 100% Guaranteed sign]  You see that sign? It says "100 % Guaranteed". You know what the meaning of "guarantee" is? Did they teach you that here?

  Brad Hamilton : Sir, I...

  Businessman : Look, just put your little hand back into the cash register and give me my two dollars and seventy-five cents back, please...

  [looks at Brad's name tag] 

  Businessman : ... Brad.

  Brad Hamilton : Sir, if you'd just give me a minute, I'll find the forms. I'll take care of everything.

  [gets down to search under the counter] 

  Businessman : I don't have a minute. You made me late enough. I am so tired of dealing with incompetence.

  [coming out of the restroom, Arnold hears the angry customer and goes back in] 

  Businessman : It says "100 % Guaranteed", you moron!

  Brad Hamilton : [jumps up angrily]  MISTER, IF YOU DON'T SHUT UP, I'M GONNA KICK ONE HUNDERED PERCENT OF YOUR ASS!

  [hearing the commotion, Dennis immediately appears] 

  Dennis Taylor : Uh, is there a problem here? Can I help you, sir?

  Businessman : You bet you have a problem. Your employee here threatened me with violence. I'm surprised. I eat here, all the time, and I usually get good service until today. All I wanted was money back on this breakfast. It was a little undercooked and he threatens me with violence. Now, I'm going to speak to your supervisor...

  Dennis Taylor : [holds up a hand to stop him]  Uh, I can take care of this. Mr. Hamilton, did you threaten this customer with violence or use profanity in any way?

  Brad Hamilton : Well, he insulted me, first. He called me a moron, Dennis.

  Dennis Taylor : Answer me! Did you threaten this customer with violence or use profanity in any way?

  Brad Hamilton : Yes!

  Dennis Taylor : You're fired.

  [to the customer, who smiles happily at Brad] 

  Dennis Taylor : I'm sorry, sir, I'll refund your money, right now.

  [Brad angrily takes off his hat and apron and storms towards the exit] 

  Dennis Taylor : Hope you won't hold this against us. You know how kids are, these days. Here we are. Perhaps another breakfast?

  Brad Hamilton : [slams his hand on the men's restroom door]  I hope you had a hell of a piss, Arnold!