Hoo Niz??

One of the places I frequent quite regularly for lunch is called “The Daily Soup”… it’s just around the corner from my office, so even on cold days, the New England Clam Chowder can easily lure me there. Even more interesting than the soup is one of the guys behind the counter. Picture a taller, more Middle Eastern version of the Martin Short character, Franc, from the movie “Father of the Bride”. With a dismissive wave of the hand, he calls out “Hoo niz? Hoo niz????” My mind is racing, trying to decipher what the heck he’s saying. Luckily the guy in front of me nods and says “I am”, and I’m finally able to put it together. The soup jockey is asking “Who’s next?” Hoo niz. Who knew??