Wildhack, I beg of you please fix the dome concessions

[KellySyracuse]

I don't even know where to begin. Maybe by pointing out that the system they're using to take in money was created in the mid 90's. When I order a Brooklyn Lager and the cashier has to hit Shift/Blue Moon a dozen times until the Brooklyn Lager appears in the transaction line, you've farkin lost the battle. And when she finally does get the abacus to register the right product, turns around and yells what she needs only to hear that they're out. I wanted to kill myself and the guy next to me for wearing the 1975 Denny Terrio silk shirt.

How is it that a university this size with 25000 people on average going to basketball games is still using antiquated point of sale systems?

The concession setup at the dome is the worst I've ever seen. At least with football the ineptitude is spread out more so it's not as noticeable as during the basketball games , this takes some of the hurt out of all the losses for the past 15 years. But when the cashier makes four trips to fill one order - a water, a soda, a hotdog and a popcorn - while a dozen people are waiting in line I want to set my hair on fire.

Get some touchscreens and hire expediters. And for the love of all that is holy, hire someone that actually knows how to pour a draft beer.

This is what they're using, a Micros POS from the mid '90s. What

 

[longislandcuse]

I can't tell which is funnier. You creatively mocking the concessions or what you described actually being serious...

 

[OrangeDW]

I don't even know where to begin. Maybe by pointing out that the system they're using to take in money was created in the mid 90's. When I order a Brooklyn Lager and the cashier has to hit Shift/Blue Moon a dozen times until the Brooklyn Lager appears in the transaction line, you've farkin lost the battle. And when she finally does get the abacus to register the right product, turns around and yells what she needs only to hear that they're out. I wanted to kill myself and the guy next to me for wearing the 1975 Denny Terrio silk shirt.

How is it that a university this size with 25000 people on average going to basketball games is still using antiquated point of sale systems?

The concession setup at the dome is the worst I've ever seen. At least with football the ineptitude is spread out more so it's not as noticeable as during the basketball games , this takes some of the hurt out of all the losses for the past 15 years. But when the cashier makes four trips to fill one order - a water, a soda, a hotdog and a popcorn - while a dozen people are waiting in line I want to set my hair on fire.

Get some touchscreens and hire expediters. And for love of all that is holy, hire someone that actually knows how to pour a draft beer.

This is what they're using, a Micros POS from the mid '90s. What

Isn't that the "Bat Analyzer" from the 1960's Batman show?

 

[KellySyracuse]

I can't tell which is funnier. You creatively mocking the concessions or what you described actually being serious...

I wish to god I was kidding. I do. I don't know who is in charge of concessions at the dome or what their budget is, but holy farking cow. I used to program Micros POS systems until 2006, the image above was manufactured in the 90's. I'm not kidding and that is what they use.

 

[tbonezone]

dome dog, pretzel, nachos and popcorn. add a cold drink . do we really need to mess with this formula ? (and don't forget a bag of peanuts )

 

[KellySyracuse]

dome dog, pretzel, nachos and popcorn. add a cold drink . do we really need to mess with this formula ? (and don't forget a bag of peanuts )

the line would move faster is they used old style cash registers, cha ching. I feel you though

 

[br801]

I don't even know where to begin. Maybe by pointing out that the system they're using to take in money was created in the mid 90's. When I order a Brooklyn Lager and the cashier has to hit Shift/Blue Moon a dozen times until the Brooklyn Lager appears in the transaction line, you've farkin lost the battle. And when she finally does get the abacus to register the right product, turns around and yells what she needs only to hear that they're out. I wanted to kill myself and the guy next to me for wearing the 1975 Denny Terrio silk shirt.

How is it that a university this size with 25000 people on average going to basketball games is still using antiquated point of sale systems?

The concession setup at the dome is the worst I've ever seen. At least with football the ineptitude is spread out more so it's not as noticeable as during the basketball games , this takes some of the hurt out of all the losses for the past 15 years. But when the cashier makes four trips to fill one order - a water, a soda, a hotdog and a popcorn - while a dozen people are waiting in line I want to set my hair on fire.

Get some touchscreens and hire expediters. And for the love of all that is holy, hire someone that actually knows how to pour a draft beer.

This is what they're using, a Micros POS from the mid '90s. What

And that, kiddies, is how to execute a rant.

 

[KellySyracuse]

and if I ask for a cup for my beer, give me a GD cup. Don't be counting them like they do at the state fair. Honestly, I want SU to hire me so I can redo their concession setup, it is that bad

 

[oldpinepoint]

Went to the game today and had a Dino BBQ sandwich from the concession stand. It was really good, wish they would do more of that. Food is terrible in the dome, need to fix that. Overall the renovations can't come soon enough. IMO the dome amentities are some of the worst in all of college. Not talking about the site lines those are fine.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Went to the game today and had a Dino BBQ sandwich from the concession stand. It was really good, wish they would do more of that. Food is terrible in the dome, need to fix that. Overall the renovations can't come soon enough. IMO the dome amentities are some of the worst in all of college. Not talking about the site lines those are fine.

the food is really bad when all you have to offer are hotdogs, popcorn, nachos and bad pizza. Having the dino bbq is a giant leap forward but you can't get it at every stand. And christ, if you could it would take the cashier 5 minutes to ring it in and another 10 minutes to get it to you

 

[690West]

the line would move faster is they used old style cash registers, cha ching. I feel you though

So you're saying they literally have a POS POS?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So you're saying they literally have a POS POS?

That's a good joke.

 

[HoustonCuse]

and if I ask for a cup for my beer, give me a GD cup. Don't be counting them like they do at the state fair. Honestly, I want SU to hire me so I can redo their concession setup, it is that bad

I know you are serious but the whole thing is unintentionally hilarious. 90% of college fan bases would kill to get any kind of alcohol concessions and you are flipping your lid about how slow they are in ringing up your craft beer!

That said, I feel just like you do about concessions except for me it is restaurant service whenever I go to England. I marvel at the ineptitude in all aspects to the point where I no doubt could be brought in as a "fixer" and feel that I could get transformational results even though I haven't worked one minute in the food service business.

 

[We Are Syracuse]

and if I ask for a cup for my beer, give me a GD cup. Don't be counting them like they do at the state fair. Honestly, I want SU to hire me so I can redo their concession setup, it is that bad

Only 3 beers!!!! Lol

 

[Obie9]

I don't even know where to begin. Maybe by pointing out that the system they're using to take in money was created in the mid 90's. When I order a Brooklyn Lager and the cashier has to hit Shift/Blue Moon a dozen times until the Brooklyn Lager appears in the transaction line, you've farkin lost the battle. And when she finally does get the abacus to register the right product, turns around and yells what she needs only to hear that they're out. I wanted to kill myself and the guy next to me for wearing the 1975 Denny Terrio silk shirt.

How is it that a university this size with 25000 people on average going to basketball games is still using antiquated point of sale systems?

The concession setup at the dome is the worst I've ever seen. At least with football the ineptitude is spread out more so it's not as noticeable as during the basketball games , this takes some of the hurt out of all the losses for the past 15 years. But when the cashier makes four trips to fill one order - a water, a soda, a hotdog and a popcorn - while a dozen people are waiting in line I want to set my hair on fire.

Get some touchscreens and hire expediters. And for the love of all that is holy, hire someone that actually knows how to pour a draft beer.

This is what they're using, a Micros POS from the mid '90s. What

Thank You!! This is the first time I've smiled in over 12 hours.

 

[Crusty]

Priceless. KellySyracuse you made my morning.

 

[AirForceOrange]

I know you are serious but the whole thing is unintentionally hilarious. 90% of college fan bases would kill to get any kind of alcohol concessions and you are flipping your lid about how slow they are in ringing up your craft beer!

That said, I feel just like you do about concessions except for me it is restaurant service whenever I go to England. I marvel at the ineptitude in all aspects to the point where I no doubt could be brought in as a "fixer" and feel that I could get transformational results even though I haven't worked one minute in the food service business.

Where in England?

Never had issues with the places we ate and the area we lived...

 

[KellySyracuse]

Priceless. KellySyracuse you made my morning.

god, I had a buzz on when I wrote that last night but funny enough my feelings have not changed one bit.

 

[AZOrange]

god, I had a buzz on when I wrote that last night but funny enough my feelings have not changed one bit.

The 1975 Danny Terrio shirt reference...lol

 

[Townie72]

Why is it necessary to start stuffing yourself with horrible food and swilling down over-priced beer as part of the game experience?

Here's a suggestion that will alleviate the queuing problems, save you money and help you not gain any more weight.

Eat something before the game so that you are not starving when you get to your seat. And stop some place after to have something worth eating on the way home. Whatever strategy it takes to stay away from the concessions for two-hour period.

This will also stop you from inconveniencing those with seats around yours as you struggle back to your seat with armfuls of food blocking their view of the game with cheese from the nachos dripping all over the place. And your kids tugging at you like baby crows in the nest with their beaks wide open.

 

[KellySyracuse]

The 1975 Danny Terrio shirt reference...lol

oh he was real. he said to me and I shite you not, you're looking good. hahahaha, omg

 

[KellySyracuse]

Why is it necessary to start stuffing yourself with horrible food and swilling down over-priced beer as part of the game experience?

Here's a suggestion that will alleviate the queuing problems, save you money and help you not gain any more weight.

Eat something before the game so that you are not starving when you get to your seat. And stop some place after to have something worth eating on the way home. Whatever strategy it takes to stay away from the concessions for two-hour period.

This will also stop you from inconveniencing those with seats around yours as you struggle back to your seat with armfuls of food blocking their view of the game with cheese from the nachos dripping all over the place. And your kids tugging at you like baby crows in the nest with their beaks wide open.

you do make a couple of good points but it would have been more effective if you didn't use YOU or YOUR as if you were talking to me directly.

a - I don't bring kids to the game
b - I sit at the end of the row
c - I almost never get anything to eat at the games
d - YOU should try and find some humor in YOUR life

 

[br801]

you do make a couple of good points but it would have been more effective if you didn't use YOU or YOUR as if you were talking to me directly.

a - I don't bring kids to the game
b - I sit at the end of the row
c - I almost never get anything to eat at the games
d - YOU should try and find some humor in YOUR life

Posts 20 and 22 are proof that no good rant goes unpunished.

 

[SUMBA]

I don't even know where to begin. Maybe by pointing out that the system they're using to take in money was created in the mid 90's. When I order a Brooklyn Lager and the cashier has to hit Shift/Blue Moon a dozen times until the Brooklyn Lager appears in the transaction line, you've farkin lost the battle. And when she finally does get the abacus to register the right product, turns around and yells what she needs only to hear that they're out. I wanted to kill myself and the guy next to me for wearing the 1975 Denny Terrio silk shirt.

How is it that a university this size with 25000 people on average going to basketball games is still using antiquated point of sale systems?

The concession setup at the dome is the worst I've ever seen. At least with football the ineptitude is spread out more so it's not as noticeable as during the basketball games , this takes some of the hurt out of all the losses for the past 15 years. But when the cashier makes four trips to fill one order - a water, a soda, a hotdog and a popcorn - while a dozen people are waiting in line I want to set my hair on fire.

Get some touchscreens and hire expediters. And for the love of all that is holy, hire someone that actually knows how to pour a draft beer.

This is what they're using, a Micros POS from the mid '90s. What

Something tells me that concession stand lines will be much shorter in the future.

 

[DoubleDee]

Why is it necessary to start stuffing yourself with horrible food and swilling down over-priced beer as part of the game experience?

Here's a suggestion that will alleviate the queuing problems, save you money and help you not gain any more weight.

Eat something before the game so that you are not starving when you get to your seat. And stop some place after to have something worth eating on the way home. Whatever strategy it takes to stay away from the concessions for two-hour period.

This will also stop you from inconveniencing those with seats around yours as you struggle back to your seat with armfuls of food blocking their view of the game with cheese from the nachos dripping all over the place. And your kids tugging at you like baby crows in the nest with their beaks wide open.

This is exactly how I have always felt. I could almost not care if there was food at all. Then again, I don't have any parking issues either
If you stick with this train of thought, you also go home the same way you came in... Without fifty cent pieces!!!