Wayne Butler stopped by Wendy’s on Cedar Bluff last Monday afternoon for some lunch. He was not very hungry, so only ordered a salad and small sweet tea. Paul Brown, the cashier, promptly told Butler they did not have a small sized soft drink, only medium, large, and “Biggie.” Witnesses say Butler stared at Brown for a few moments before rephrasing his order, asking for the “smallest” size they had. Brown then told Butler they do not have a small size, and he was too old for a “junior” cup, so he needed to order a medium. Butler then asked Brown for clarification that medium was the smallest size they had. Brown stated that medium was medium and they did not have a small. According to witnesses, Butler uttered several curse words under his breath and stormed out of the restaurant.
