6. Waitresses Get Prettier

It's called the Hot Waitress Economic Index, and it goes like this: In our often unfair society, really attractive women are unlikely to work as waitresses, as they have an easier time finding other, better-paying jobs (we're not saying it's right, we're saying it's a statistical truth). When the economy goes belly-up, attractiveness isn't as valuable as actual skill, and attractive people get laid off just like everyone else -- so they temporarily drift back to a job that doesn't require schooling but offers great tips if you have a nice smile. When the economy picks up again, they return to higher-paying jobs.

Originally posted by kawz1
With all of the various issues dealing with the global economy, I thought it would be refreshing to post this humorous article from the team over at Cracked.com. Definitely worth a read and a laugh.

7 Bizarre Trends That Predict an Economic Collapse

A couple of buddies and I were recently out at a restaurant and noticed this phenomena taking place:

6. Waitresses Get Prettier

It's called the Hot Waitress Economic Index, and it goes like this: In our often unfair society, really attractive women are unlikely to work as waitresses, as they have an easier time finding other, better-paying jobs (we're not saying it's right, we're saying it's a statistical truth). When the economy goes belly-up, attractiveness isn't as valuable as actual skill, and attractive people get laid off just like everyone else -- so they temporarily drift back to a job that doesn't require schooling but offers great tips if you have a nice smile. When the economy picks up again, they return to higher-paying jobs.

Have you been noticing any other "bizarre trends"?

edit on 11-12-2011 by kawz1 because: (no reason given)