Picture this: a bustling Sunday afternoon in a packed restaurant, where the staff is working overtime to keep up with the chaos. Then, in walks the dreaded “Church Crowd”—twenty-five well-dressed worshippers, unannounced, demanding immediate service. Spoiler alert: things do not go smoothly.
Frustrated by the situation, Kellie—known on TikTok as @ambryrae—took to the platform to share her humorous yet exasperated story.
In her now-viral video, Kellie paints a vivid picture of the dining room madness. The Church Crowd, after being warned of a one-hour wait, grudgingly agrees to stick around. But their patience? Shorter than a commercial break during a championship game. One guest persistently hovered around Kellie, badgering her for updates as if it would magically speed up the process.
When their oversized table was finally ready, one of the more assertive churchgoers complained that they hadn’t been seated in a private room. Apparently, this person expected a small, family-owned restaurant to have a banquet hall ready at a moment’s notice. Kellie politely explained that such a grand request was beyond their restaurant’s capacity.
But the complaints didn’t stop there. Before they’d even received their salads, one impatient diner asked, “How much longer until the food comes?” It was as if they expected miracles from the kitchen, even though they hadn’t finalized their orders yet.
Once the meals finally arrived, the situation escalated into a full-on circus. The guests began swapping seats like they were playing musical chairs. One man even requested collard greens—in an Italian restaurant. It seemed they thought they’d wandered into a cultural buffet.
Then, the pièce de résistance: tambourines. Yes, tambourines. The group broke into an impromptu worship session, complete with musical instruments. Other diners glanced nervously at the scene, as the restaurant suddenly became an unintentional church service. Kellie had to politely ask them to lower the volume, as it wasn’t exactly the atmosphere the rest of the diners had in mind.
Finally, the bill arrived: a hefty $350. Divided between 25 people, it should’ve been simple. But of course, one member of the group couldn’t cover his portion. That’s when the group’s leader approached Kellie with a grin and asked if the restaurant could “bless” the young man by covering his meal. Really? Kellie, astonished, suggested that perhaps the rest of the group could chip in a few extra dollars. The leader reluctantly agreed and paid the bill—but not without leaving a parting comment. “I would’ve tipped more if you hadn’t charged us for his meal,” she remarked, leaving a $50 tip. Apparently, guilt-tripping restaurant workers is part of their Sunday ritual.
After the chaotic experience, Kellie found herself questioning the teachings of these churchgoers. She couldn’t help but wonder, “What exactly are they learning in church? Because they were some of the rudest, most difficult customers we’ve ever served.” It was a stark reminder of the gap between outward appearances and true kindness.
Kellie’s suggested solution? Next time, call the pastor and report the bad behavior of these Sunday regulars. Who knows? It might spark a little sermon drama for next week.
What do you think? Are the Sunday church crowds really that tough to handle? We’d love to hear your thoughts—share them with us!
