10/11/2025
The Brockhaus Buz
Friday, October 10, 2025
🌞 **The Calm Before Karaoke**
The day starts bright and breezy with **Trina** and **Rachael** holding down the fort like the queens of daytime they are. Between flipping the “OPEN” sign and their synchronized sarcasm, the air smells like coffee, fryer oil, and anticipation.
Today’s **kitchen special** — the *Chicken Strip Basket* — is already flying out of the kitchen faster than gossip after payday. Rachael declares, “If I have to serve one more ranch with a side of drama, I’m charging emotional support fees.”
Trina smirks, “Oh, honey, wait till tonight. That fog machine’s still moaning, and karaoke’s on the schedule. It’s gonna be chaos with a mic.”
The whispers continue: *Tonight’s the night.* The big **Halloween party theme** reveal. Everyone’s been guessing for weeks. But not even Trina’s giving it up.
🌙 **Night Shift Unleashed**
The neon lights flicker to life as **Matt**, **Tami**, **Danelle**, and the mysterious **new kid, Dan**, take over.
Matt’s in full host mode, charming everyone within a 10-foot radius. Tami’s laughing so loud the jukebox gives up trying to compete. Danelle’s making rounds like she owns the place. And Dan? He’s still trying to figure out where the bottle opener went.
**Tonight’s specials:**
🍗 *Chicken Strip Basket*
🍺 *Miller 64 for $2.25*
💀 *Halloween Shots — The Bloody Brain & The Ghostbuster*
Tami lines up a few samples for the crew. “We gotta make sure they’re deadly enough for Halloween,” she insists. Dan takes one sip and coughs. “Tastes like it’s already haunted.”
“Perfect,” Matt grins. “Just the way we like it.”
** Karaoke & Chaos**
By 8 PM, **Brant** is on stage, mic in hand, lights flashing. The first notes of “Don’t Stop Believin’” echo through the bar.
Tami’s harmonizing with whoever’s brave enough to join her, Danelle’s handing out song slips, and Matt’s pretending to run sound but mostly just turning himself up louder. Dan, meanwhile, is cleaning glasses in rhythm — a solid first-night move.
Between songs, Brant leans into the mic.
“Alright, folks… we’ve kept you waiting long enough.”
The crowd hushes. Even the fryer pauses mid-sizzle.
🧟♀️ The Big Reveal
The lights flicker green. The fog machine groans.
Tami and Danelle appear from the back wearing torn prom sashes and zombie makeup that’s a little *too* convincing.
Matt takes the mic with a grin. “Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… this year’s Halloween party theme is…”
The bar holds its breath.
“**ZOMBIE PROM!**”
The crowd erupts — cheers, laughter, a few mock screams. Tami does a twirl and declares, *“Get your undead glam ready, baby!”*
There will be a **costume contest with prizes**, and for the first time ever — the **participants will crown their very own Zombie Prom King and Queen.**
Danelle shouts over the crowd, “Just remember — if your date starts biting, it better be part of the costume!”
🩸 **To Be Continued...**
The stage is set. The undead are rising. The glitter’s already haunting the floor.
Will Tami’s makeup stay intact through karaoke round two?
Will Matt try to bribe votes for Zombie King?
And will Dan survive his first Brockhaus weekend without turning into one himself?
Find out next time at Brockhaus Bar & Grill, where every night’s a show — and this one’s getting a standing ovation from the grave. 🧟♂️🎶
