The Puzzling Story Behind Mel Gibson’s Massive Tip

by Ambika Muttoo

When Mel Gibson leaves a huge tip at a restaurant, it kind of throws us for a loop. He is the bad guy right now. He cannot have any (so far) hidden shades of grey come up at us because we’ve spent a lot of time angry with him! But it all changed over a meal.

He was at a joint called Bravo Bistro in Scottsdale, Arizona, yesterday, where he dined with the owner  of the restaurant and two women. After eating shrimp cocktail and osso bucco and chilling for three hours at dinner, the check amounted to $170. Mel not only paid the bill but also left a $ 150 tip! Now do you see our conundrum? It’s such a nice thing to do that with anyone else we’d want to give them a hug. But this is Mel, who has been in the news for the better part of two years, for the most appalling behavior. So what’s he up to, really? Help, guys! Tell us what to think!