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Anger boiling? Smash plates at eatery
My Way News ^ | Mar 31, 9:47 AM (ET) | By Roli Ng

Posted on 04/03/2006 11:38:54 AM PDT by baker_girl

GERONA, Philippines (Reuters) - Ardith Vescara is an angry young woman. On top of family and academic pressure, the 13-year-old Filipino says boys tease her at school.

But instead of letting her emotions eat away at her, she is treating herself to an unusual form of anger management.

At the Isdaan restaurant in Gerona, about three hours north of Manila, Vescara and other patrons work out their stress for 15 pesos (30 U.S. cents) a go by hurling plates at the "wall of fury" emblazoned with words such as ex-wife, boss and lover.

A shout of "tacsiyapo" -- or "shame on you" in the local dialect -- usually accompanies the sound of smashing crockery.

Vases and bowls are also available, while the wealthier of the furious patrons can toss an old TV set for 1,300 pesos.

Not only is throwing things at the restaurant much cheaper than yoga lessons or professional therapy, it is a lot more fun.

"Isn't it better to break these plates than your personal stuff at home?" Vescara said with a smile.

Manila residents fleeing the congested capital flock to the restaurant on weekends before heading to nearby beaches or into the mountains with much less emotional baggage.

Arnold Viola, the manager of Isdaan, said it was not unusual for husbands and wives to target each other on the wall before returning to the restaurant to enjoy a romantic meal.

"The top three targets are boss/manager; wine, women and gambling; and lastly the loan sharks," said Viola.

Angie Trumpeta, a medical student, made the long journey after a marathon run of exams.

"Something like this would help release all of your stress," she said while flinging plates at the wall.

It is not just customers who benefit. Isdaan's staff enjoy throwing plates at the "perennially complaining customers" sign.

An Elvis impersonator who entertains the patrons, Jerwin Cedillo, said it was not always easy dealing with angry people but they usually left Isdaan in a calmer state of mind.

"To most people who have pent-up emotions, this wall of fury is the best way to let go of all your anger," he said.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: angermanagement; smashingstuff; stressrelief
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Hmmm.....I think I should open up one of these?
1 posted on 04/03/2006 11:38:58 AM PDT by baker_girl
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To: baker_girl

I will be a dedicated patron.


2 posted on 04/03/2006 11:41:36 AM PDT by Talking_Mouse (Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just... Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Dashing Dasher; Jersey Republican Biker Chick; day10; Maximus of Texas; najida; fatboynic; ...
A Millee worthy.

Grab Your Plate PING!!!

3 posted on 04/03/2006 11:41:50 AM PDT by baker_girl (I'm an Aunt! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Talking_Mouse

Hehehe,

Would you like a vase,plate or TV?


4 posted on 04/03/2006 11:42:29 AM PDT by baker_girl (I'm an Aunt! Woo Hoo!)
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Keep your hands off my Herend china!

But now my mother-in-law's Gien dinner ware, go for it!


5 posted on 04/03/2006 11:45:00 AM PDT by peacebaby (living fast forward, now I need to rewind real slow)
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To: baker_girl

Hillary will promise one in every village


6 posted on 04/03/2006 11:45:47 AM PDT by digger48
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To: baker_girl; ftriggerf; ToddBush; BadKittySF; feinswinesuksass; sit-rep; phantomworker; Leapfrog; ...

This girl has Dom in her future!

She could even be an IPW, if she plays her cards right!


7 posted on 04/03/2006 11:46:41 AM PDT by Dashing Dasher (You're kind of crazy, but in a very good way. - broham)
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Thanks, baker_girl!

I was just about to grab Millee's ping list on this!


8 posted on 04/03/2006 11:47:40 AM PDT by RockinRight (Yes...she's an excellent tour guide!)
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To: baker_girl

If you open up one of these in the US, someone will be hit by flying crockery, suffer enormous psychological damages, and take everything you own.


9 posted on 04/03/2006 11:47:53 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Never question Bruce Dickinson!)
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To: Dashing Dasher

Should we make her a "Junior IPW" card?


10 posted on 04/03/2006 11:48:01 AM PDT by RockinRight (Yes...she's an excellent tour guide!)
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To: Dashing Dasher

I want to go!

This girl has potential.


11 posted on 04/03/2006 11:50:50 AM PDT by Hoodlum91 (Tour guide goddess)
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To: ClearCase_guy

As long as I get to throw the last plate.
I'm good.


12 posted on 04/03/2006 11:50:55 AM PDT by baker_girl (I'm an Aunt! Woo Hoo!)
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OOOPAH!!! The Greeks have been doing this for years...


13 posted on 04/03/2006 11:52:07 AM PDT by Clemenza (I Just Wasn't Made for These Times)
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To: RockinRight

No problem.


14 posted on 04/03/2006 11:53:22 AM PDT by baker_girl (I'm an Aunt! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Hoodlum91

Sounds like a fun Freeper vacation!


15 posted on 04/03/2006 11:56:39 AM PDT by RockinRight (Yes...she's an excellent tour guide!)
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To: RockinRight

Only if we get to smash the Clinton china.


16 posted on 04/03/2006 11:59:02 AM PDT by Hoodlum91 (Tour guide goddess)
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Works for me!! Can we write Hillary and Bill's names on the plates?


17 posted on 04/03/2006 11:59:38 AM PDT by RockinRight (Yes...she's an excellent tour guide!)
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To: Clemenza

and a little ouzo and I'd have that plate twirling on my head before throwing it into the fireplace.


18 posted on 04/03/2006 12:13:35 PM PDT by peacebaby (living fast forward, now I need to rewind real slow)
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To: Hoodlum91

OK...re-read the article. I guess we would write their names on the wall...not the plates.

But, either way. Sounds fun!


19 posted on 04/03/2006 12:15:55 PM PDT by RockinRight (Yes...she's an excellent tour guide!)
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To: RockinRight

Plate throwing or non-plate throwing section?


20 posted on 04/03/2006 12:19:26 PM PDT by Ilky Hucktar
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