New Twin Peaks recruit’s outfit choice causes pre-shift panic before she even makes it through the doors, but the internet has her back

Starting a new job can feel like walking a tightrope, but for one new Twin Peaks recruit, the pre-shift jitters hit different, sparking a viral video about her outfit choice that had the internet rallying behind her. Content creator Joss, known as @josstheboss00, filmed herself in her car just before her very first shift, too nervous to even walk through the doors because of what she was wearing, as reported by BroBible.

In her TikTok video, which quickly racked up over 279,000 views, Joss explained her dilemma. “Guys, I’m finally here and I’m actually too scared right now to walk in because I didn’t bring a good like cover-up shirt,” she told her followers. She was sporting a light gray long-sleeve top, denim shorts, and fur-trimmed snow boots. “Just picture walking somewhere like it’s not cold, and I’m in shorts in snow boots. Just picture it. It’s kind of embarrassing,” she admitted.

Joss even spotted another person heading into the restaurant, trying to get a read on their outfit before making her own grand entrance. While waiting, she meticulously applied her eyeliner in the rearview mirror and debated wearing her belt, thinking even that “is kind of embarrassing.” Eventually, she decided to just “own it,” hoping to play it off as “I didn’t know” if anyone mentioned her attire.

For those who might not know, Twin Peaks isn’t your typical neighborhood sports bar

Twin Peaks kicked off in Texas back in 2005, building its whole vibe around a mountain lodge theme, but with a specific kind of staff: young women in pretty revealing uniforms. This concept falls into a category that’s sometimes called a “breastaurant,” a model that Hooters basically invented back in the 80s, but Twin Peaks definitely cranked it up a notch.

The founder, Randy DeWitt, was pretty open about his inspiration, telling an outlet that Hooters had simply “gotten too tame.” The standard uniform is usually tiny khaki shorts, those signature fur-lined snow boots, and a cropped plaid shirt with a deep plunging neckline, tied at the ribs. Plus, they even have mandatory “theme weeks” where the servers switch things up with bikinis, skimpy Halloween costumes, or even lingerie.

What’s really wild is how they operate. Before each shift, Twin Peaks servers actually get evaluated on their appearance and assigned a ranking. Higher-scoring employees get the better, more profitable sections of the restaurant. They even offer perks like gym memberships, tanning packages, and nail appointments as part of the job.

It’s all possible because Twin Peaks uses a legal loophole known as a “bona fide occupational qualification.” This allows businesses to sidestep certain civil rights protections if appearance standards are deemed “reasonably necessary” for how the business operates. Essentially, the staff aren’t just servers or bartenders; they’re classified as “actors or performers.” This means that appearance, weight, makeup, and even body fat percentage can be written right into their contracts.

After Joss shared her initial nerves, the internet quickly jumped in with messages of solidarity and support. One top comment totally got it, saying, “The pit sweat is so real girl literally me too you are so pretty btw!!” Another person echoed the sentiment, “The sweat stains r so real bro,” showing that many could relate to the pressure. Another commenter offered some reassurance, telling her, “It gets so much less embarrassing lol.”