Actually, the pepper mill can be a source of great fun. Keep the waiter going on the pepper mill for a long time. Like, for about fifteen minutes. Until everyone in the restaurant is really uncomfortable. Now that you have your food, the waiter can begin to ask you if everything is all right.
Some waiters are very persistent.
I had one call me at home the following day. Usually, when they ask me if everything is all right, I'll tell them the truth. I received 143 peas. Or I'll tell them more than they really want to know. No, everything is not all right.