No good deed goes unpunished

I'm never going to repeat today's mistake. What could I have been thinking, trying to spread a little pre-summer cheer amongst my co-workers. It certainly seemed innocent enough...

My sexy and inspiring wife received an e-mail offer from Friendly's restaurants. Simply show up today, ask for an iced latte, and don't pay for it!!! No restrictions, nothing to buy, no coupons, nothing! Definitely my kind of deal!

Well, in a misplaced rush of generosity, I forwarded the e-mail offer to my co-workers, pausing to imagine the joy that this would cause. I mean, it was a hot day, and I was offering them the chance of a free iced latte! I hit send, sat back, and waited for the chorus of appreciative thanks to begin.

It didn't.

Instead, I heard the following:

• You should have sent this earlier, I would have rather had this in the morning!
• What does it mean "participating locations only?" What if the Friendly's near me isn't participating?
• Oh great! Now the place will be packed...
• Don't they do other flavors?

etc, etc, etc.

Oh well, I should have known better. Around here, every silver lining has a cloud.

I'll know better next time.