It is humiliating when a business outright embarrasses themselves. When owners treat customers like trash, can't cook above a basic level, or make correct change.
Unfortunately, I don't think this is what has happened with Amy's Baking Company in Scottsdale, Arizona. Yes, I think there were things that weren't right (like the tips being taken from the waitstaff, and the one young woman being fired for a ridiculous reason), but without going there and seeing them for myself, I can't say the cooking was off, or food tasted like trash and so on. I think what happened to them was a complete and utter travesty.
People hopped on the bandwagon of ridiculousness and attacked a business that more than likely none of them visited because of a show they saw on TV. Let's face it, how do we feel we would act under the same pressure with cameras in our faces? Did they act proper? No, they didn't. I'm sure they are as embarrassed of their own actions as I would be had I acted the same way. Regardless, it doesn't excuse the wave after wave of extreme ignorance that was slung at their business from people all over the Internet (especially from those who have never been to the establishment). In the end, what did these people gain from harassing Amy's Baking Company? Nothing. A high five and a pat on the back? Was it all worth it?
I'm not trying to defend Amy or her husband and their actions. I wasn't impressed by how the acted. I looked at the situation and rationalized how often are cameras in their faces, documenting everything they do. Never. It's stressful. I'd probably be an irritable bitch. Nervous as hell, unable to relax, and totally incapable of being relaxed. It's like people can't rationalize that these are regular people shoved into an irregular situation and it changes people. It would change anyone.
The sick thing about all this is the amount of people attacking them on their Facebook page and on Yelp. It's hard to weed out the facts from the fakes anymore. It's become a real shit storm of mass destruction. It's a shame.
All I know is before this shit slinging festival started, I wanted to find them and try them out. I like cute little boutique places that remind me of Italy or France, and when I found this place, that's what struck me about them. It was unique looking. It offered unique eats, treats, and sweets.
I have friends trying to "poke the bear", so to speak, to get me to go there and find out if the stories are true or not. Not going to lie, my interests are piqued. I am not going to go there looking for things wrong or to fight. I like going to Scottsdale for shopping and enjoying the dining in the area. I've never gone (or not gone) to a place based on reviews by Yelp or other online resources. I prefer to make my own opinions, not follow the herd.
Now, I'm not going to pretend that if I was attacked by my boss that I would not stand up to them. Or, if I was a patron at a restaurant and was mistreated that I would not stand up for myself. Those that know me are fully aware of what a crude, blunt, and honest person I am and know that I will not stand for being mistreated. I've done it before as a worker when customers treated myself and my coworkers like dirt. I've done it when management rudely mistreated me, and I would do it again if the situation presented itself. I do not, however, go into any situation expecting a fight or a confrontation. I may joke about it with friends, but in no way ever expect the sort of circus that people have spewed (falsely or otherwise) about ABC.
I completely respect if you don't agree with my opinions, but be forewarned that I honestly do not care if you do not agree. Your opinion is yours and mine is my own. C'est la vie.
If you don't know what is going on with this whole hot mess, then I have one thing to say to you. It's called Google. Learn to use it.
Good day.
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