The character was developed by Sesame Street head writer Jon Stone and Henson, based on the personality of a "magnificently rude" waiter.

He said too many New York delis were like Disneyland, theme parks of overstuffed sandwiches, rude waiters and freneticism.

The company, who have already dropped 20 properties, claim they will weed out smelly plumbing, rude waiters, inedible food and murky pools.

It is also, from time to time, acutely funny, as when Sylvia and Peter are tyrannized by a rude waiter in a Chinese restuarant.

State restaurants, for example, tend to offer cold, overpriced food served by rude waiters.

Upside down billboards, plush characters with men inside, rude waiters and hot air balloons abound.

Served by the rudest waiters.

With the help of a staff of rude waiters, the place becomes an instant hit.

He had a recurring role on Home Improvement as Antonio, a rude and sarcastic waiter at an Italian restaurant.

New York steakhouses were once rough and tumble places where the portions were huge, the seats were cramped, the noise was raucous and the waiters rude.