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Fridge Maker Says Tip Is 'Completely Optional,' Explains What Happens If You Skip It
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The company behind the fridge that asked an Illinois man for a 20% tip says the tip is completely optional.
In a cheerful email, it reminded customers that their ice team works nights, weekends and holidays.
On screenColdCrest Customer Care · Greg Morrison · Your ice service and gratuity options · 6:02 AM · Dear Greg, Thank you for choosing ColdCrest. Our ice team works nights, weekends and holidays to keep your glass full. Tipping is, of course, completely optional. Owners who skip it will continue to receive ice in its standard, uncrushed form. Sincerely, Dana Whitfield Customer Experience, ColdCrest Appliances · Reply
Customers who don't tip will still get ice. It just won't be crushed.
Or one single ice cube.
Every glass now comes itemized: auger labor, compressor overtime, and a warm greeting from the door light.
On screenCOLDCREST HOME · Door Dispenser · Unit 4471 · MON 9:42 PM · Ice, 1 glass · $0.00 · Auger labor · $1.25 · Compressor overtime · $2.10 · Door light greeting · $0.40 · Tip (20%) · $0.75 · $4.50 · Thank you for chilling with us!
The fridge also reviews its owners. It gave Greg one star: wants crushed ice in the middle of the night, tips nothing.
On screenGreg's Kitchen · Residence · Aurora, IL · ColdCrest French-Door · Local Guide · 1 review · 2 hours ago · Wants crushed ice at 2 a.m. Tips nothing. Would not chill again.
Owners who pick the biggest tip get crushed ice, and the fridge will act like it remembers their name.
Satire. Everything in this reel is made up for comedy.
