…and then Dennis comes along and takes the $4 from Dee’s purse and puts it in the cash register anyway.

My previous explanation that is probably incorrect: https://litter.catbox.moe/iblc2r.jpg

  • poweruser@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 month ago

    This might work as a scam, but I’m not sure it’s the scheme referred to in the show. Dennis’ lines about how they “always just took the difference from [Dee’s] purse” also implies she’s stealing from the bar.

    I think the scheme might work more like this:

    Two tables have a similar order

    Dee gives one table their bill and they pay in cash

    She pockets the cash (and the tip)

    She delivers the same check to the second table

    The second table pays and she puts that amount in the till (and keeps the tip)

    This scheme would not work if the till has inventory tracking, but given the gang’s poor understanding of technology and finances, such as Mac’s “Irish honor system” being considered, and every character drinking beer from the bar’s inventory without paying for it it, they clearly have no inventory tracking system

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      1 month ago

      That makes more sense! I agree that my explanation is a viable scam, but not the one depicted in the episode. I updated the OP. Thanks!