Genius tip jar message will definitely mess with your head

Unfortunately the jar had a few pennies at the bottom.
 By 
Brian Koerber
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

People working in the service industry depend deeply on their cash tips left by customers, so they can get pretty creative coming up with prompts placed on the tip jar that may entice someone to leave a couple of bucks.

Sometimes the messages are funny, but this Cold Stone Creamery ice cream store decided to play with their customers vanity in order to supplement their income.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Unfortunately, it appears as if there are a few pennies at the bottom of that jar.

Bonus: Corgi tea party

photo of brian
Brian Koerber

Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show had a specific political message
bad bunny in a gray coat


The 'Heated Rivalry' soundtrack is coming to vinyl and CD: Where to buy every variant
the heated rivalry soundtrack on vinyl

I tested every Kindle to find the absolute best Amazon e-reader
A Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Paperwhite Kids on stacks of books.

Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show: What the football said
Bad Bunny holding a Puerto Rican flag.

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone


What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.

NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!