But, if crunchy, salty treats like potato chips are your preference, then you ove a debt of gratitude to a cranky chef and a picky diner who lived over 150 years agoon August 24 1853, George Crum was working as chef in a restaurant when he became frustrated with a customeri The customer had repeatedly sent back his french fries, complaining that they were too thick and soggy Fed up. Crum decided to teach him a lesson. Crum sliced the potatoes as thinly as possible and fried them in greasel To Crum's astonishment, became a regular itern on the custorner thought the chips were delectablelThey the restaurant's menu and, in time, became a staple of the global fast food industrM early not all accidents are bad some have made our lives g sweeter, and tastiert