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That explains a lot. Definitely not the impression I had from general cultural osmosis - that was a very clear line of "girls on stage, audience in the seats, girls can tease and taunt and tempt but if the audience attempts in any way to make contact that's not allowed".I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
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YMMV. Different clubs, different rules. I know of several in this area that have a strict "hands off" policy. I know of others that don't have such a policy. I have never been to one where what NH describes is the expectation. Different regions, different clubs.
For instance, around here, the cops will go in undercover looking to bust a dancer for prostitution.
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Oh, and isn't that just appropriate?
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That explains a lot. Definitely not the impression I had from general cultural osmosis - that was a very clear line of "girls on stage, audience in the seats, girls can tease and taunt and tempt but if the audience attempts in any way to make contact that's not allowed".I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
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Well, you have to remember that I was in San Francisco and Freehold is in New York, so the blue laws are a lot more lenient to begin with, and enforcement is essentially non-existent unless someone complains. I'm sure in Tennessee the laws are a lot stricter.
But I was in a club in the heart of San Francisco's smut district with a bunch of off-duty cops who were showing off their badges and saying, "Yeah, we're off-duty, so don't sweat it."
I suspect I saw the loosest behavior you'll see in this club.
EDIT: Ninja'ed by Dragon the Second!
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Never been to a strip club, won't start now.
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O_O
Don't forget the "factor of 3" from being a Bay Area tech worker. Take any number I type and divide by 3, and that's more like what you'd see in your area. So yeah, that's still $300-$400 you'd be paying for your birthday dinner, which is a lot, but isn't as utterly insane as it sounds.
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Usually for us during your birthday, its usually your friends and family who bands together to give you your birthday treat. So down here, getting Shiro to pay wouldn’t be seen as odd. But we’ll put it as cultural differences. If you buy/order big ticket items, you’ll get their attention. Also if you try to reserve on a major holiday the restaurant may also need to pay special attention as they may have other groups to juggle. Reservations are best done a week in advance here, though I’ve heard from you before that a longer waiting time is required in US.
Been there, done that.
I’m my family’s party organizer so anything to do with catering for a party, finding restaurants for family parties of 10-12 people, finding foods to BBQ and occasionally cooking beehoon for a party(our version is waay more elaborate featuring pounded dried shrimp, fried tofu skin, and sh*take mushrooms, shredded eggs, with chili and spring onion garnishing), it all falls into my paws.
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I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
depends on the club and club type.
My batchelor party, for example, was a private lounge- you got to hang with the girls and talk with them(they were friendly and liked to talk) and there was not much music. There was also an all you could eat sushi bar and a cold cut platter with soda- in order to get around New York law, you could bring your own alcohol, but you had to pour your own drinks and you were being watched the whole time- get too drunk, get escorted out. Here you can look and touch, but those touches had better be innocuous unless you are in private. Even technically illegal carnal pleasures could even be had for a premium fee, but I was there for the lap dances and sybian show(!!!!!), and I would not make friends pay for THAT level of debauchery(it would take things from "lets chip in to pay this 200 dollar lap dance for our friend Freehold" to "Freehold, that guy over there says he is going to break our legs if we do not pay that girl 2000 dollars for that rather loud hour you two spent behind the curtain").
Most strip clubs are just that- clubs. Loud music, frenetic dancing on poles(do not get too close, the ridge of the foot of someone who dances for a living will shatter bone even by accident), and lots and lots of alcohol. Not much food, though. The girls there are VERY obvious about the fact that they are working and while they will have a kind word, they are not being paid to sit around and do nothing but talk with you and will find other people more fiscally interesting if you are not forthcoming with liquid. Here you can look for free, but only the ladies will be doing the touching, and only during a song, which can get pricey.
There are also revues- a girl doing their own thing to their own music. I have yet to go to one, but have heard they are pretty awesome- increased artistic license for the performers, who you MAY get to hang out and drink with after the show, sometimes there are even autograph sessions with pictures and memorabilia if they have a following. However, noone is touching anyone here, these are usually for fans only who want to see what their favorite performer has been up to. Places that have a regular strip club show before and after the revue, so there are things for non fans to do.
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That explains a lot. Definitely not the impression I had from general cultural osmosis - that was a very clear line of "girls on stage, audience in the seats, girls can tease and taunt and tempt but if the audience attempts in any way to make contact that's not allowed".I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
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Well, you have to remember that I was in San Francisco and Freehold is in New York, so the blue laws are a lot more lenient to begin with, and enforcement is essentially non-existent unless someone complains. I'm sure in Tennessee the laws are a lot stricter.
But I was in a club in the heart of San Francisco's smut district with a bunch of off-duty cops who were showing off their badges and saying, "Yeah, we're off-duty, so don't sweat it."
I suspect I saw the loosest behavior you'll see in this club.
EDIT: Ninja'ed by Dragon the Second!
my best friend went to Kentucky with his brother, a justified fan on a tour to see the famous places from the show. He took him to a strip club there.
My.
God.
Even I was shocked by what happened there, it was essentially what NH described but a LOT more forward. I may go there for my 40th birthday. Maybe.
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Usually for us during your birthday, its usually your friends and family who bands together to give you your birthday treat. So down here, getting Shiro to pay wouldn’t be seen as odd. But we’ll put it as cultural differences. If you buy/order big ticket items, you’ll get their attention. Also if you try to reserve on a major holiday the restaurant may also need to pay special attention as they may have other groups to juggle. Reservations are best done a week in advance here, though I’ve heard from you before that a longer waiting time is required in US.
Been there, done that.
I’m my family’s party organizer so anything to do with catering for a party, finding restaurants for family parties of 10-12 people, finding foods to BBQ and occasionally cooking beehoon for a party(our version is waay more elaborate featuring pounded dried shrimp, fried tofu skin, and sh*take mushrooms, shredded eggs, with chili and spring onion garnishing), it all falls into my paws.
So, there's no cultural difference there. In the U.S. you are supposed to be feted by your friends. But I have a rather unique background:
This year I'm willing to take the financial hit to make my birthday enjoyable for all my friends, no matter their income level. And since moving to tech, I'm making a salary that's comfortable enough that I can occasionally drop $1000-$2000 on a piece of silly furniture or a memorable dinner, and not cry about it.
Consider it Lisamarlene and Whingey's going-away party! That way I can justify paying for it!
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Consider it Lisamarlene and Whingey's going-away party! That way I can justify paying for it!
Some would say that's not an unreasonable price to pay to see the back of us.
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Fair enough. If you want to pay, you're welcome to, since I view it as freedom of choice. Well except Hi, because we're working and he isn't ^^
I've never been to a strip club either, but what NH described was what I expected. I occasionally get to see people nude in the changing room in the gym because they can't be arsed to go to a covered up place to change.
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That explains a lot. Definitely not the impression I had from general cultural osmosis - that was a very clear line of "girls on stage, audience in the seats, girls can tease and taunt and tempt but if the audience attempts in any way to make contact that's not allowed".I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
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Well, you have to remember that I was in San Francisco and Freehold is in New York, so the blue laws are a lot more lenient to begin with, and enforcement is essentially non-existent unless someone complains. I'm sure in Tennessee the laws are a lot stricter.
But I was in a club in the heart of San Francisco's smut district with a bunch of off-duty cops who were showing off their badges and saying, "Yeah, we're off-duty, so don't sweat it."
I suspect I saw the loosest behavior you'll see in this club.
EDIT: Ninja'ed by Dragon the Second!
my best friend went to Kentucky with his brother, a justified fan on a tour to see the famous places from the show. He took him to a strip club there.
My.
God.
Even I was shocked by what happened there, it was essentially what NH described but a LOT more forward. I may go there for my 40th birthday. Maybe.
Doesn't your wife mind? Or are you bringing her along with you?
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That explains a lot. Definitely not the impression I had from general cultural osmosis - that was a very clear line of "girls on stage, audience in the seats, girls can tease and taunt and tempt but if the audience attempts in any way to make contact that's not allowed".I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
** spoiler omitted **
Well, you have to remember that I was in San Francisco and Freehold is in New York, so the blue laws are a lot more lenient to begin with, and enforcement is essentially non-existent unless someone complains. I'm sure in Tennessee the laws are a lot stricter.
But I was in a club in the heart of San Francisco's smut district with a bunch of off-duty cops who were showing off their badges and saying, "Yeah, we're off-duty, so don't sweat it."
I suspect I saw the loosest behavior you'll see in this club.
EDIT: Ninja'ed by Dragon the Second!
my best friend went to Kentucky with his brother, a justified fan on a tour to see the famous places from the show. He took him to a strip club there.
My.
God.
Even I was shocked by what happened there, it was essentially what NH described but a LOT more forward. I may go there for my 40th birthday. Maybe.
I liked Justified as much as the next person, but a Justified tour strip club?
... no.
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Some would say that's not an unreasonable price to pay to see the back of us.
Consider it Lisamarlene and Whingey's going-away party! That way I can justify paying for it!
why wasnt this post TOP?
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That explains a lot. Definitely not the impression I had from general cultural osmosis - that was a very clear line of "girls on stage, audience in the seats, girls can tease and taunt and tempt but if the audience attempts in any way to make contact that's not allowed".I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
** spoiler omitted **
Well, you have to remember that I was in San Francisco and Freehold is in New York, so the blue laws are a lot more lenient to begin with, and enforcement is essentially non-existent unless someone complains. I'm sure in Tennessee the laws are a lot stricter.
But I was in a club in the heart of San Francisco's smut district with a bunch of off-duty cops who were showing off their badges and saying, "Yeah, we're off-duty, so don't sweat it."
I suspect I saw the loosest behavior you'll see in this club.
EDIT: Ninja'ed by Dragon the Second!
my best friend went to Kentucky with his brother, a justified fan on a tour to see the famous places from the show. He took him to a strip club there.
My.
God.
Even I was shocked by what happened there, it was essentially what NH described but a LOT more forward. I may go there for my 40th birthday. Maybe.
I liked Justified as much as the next person, but a Justified tour strip club?
... no.
oh no, it wasnt a justified strip club, just a kentucky strip club.
Now I want to see a justified strip club.
Im pretty sure you want to see that cowboy marshall dude gyrate for you.
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Doesn't your wife mind? Or are you bringing her along with you?That explains a lot. Definitely not the impression I had from general cultural osmosis - that was a very clear line of "girls on stage, audience in the seats, girls can tease and taunt and tempt but if the audience attempts in any way to make contact that's not allowed".I cannot reply to nhs post due to aforementioned issues nor read all of it, so I will assume that he said "sure, freehold, I'll pay for your lap dances and such, just dont expect me to watch or make it rain".Honest question from someone who's already struggling to get the appeal at the base level -
What do you get from a strip club that you can't from the internet for significantly less money? I was always under the impression clubs were very "look don't touch" and that's the only reason I can fathom someone would want the in-person experience enough more so to pay for it.
** spoiler omitted **
Well, you have to remember that I was in San Francisco and Freehold is in New York, so the blue laws are a lot more lenient to begin with, and enforcement is essentially non-existent unless someone complains. I'm sure in Tennessee the laws are a lot stricter.
But I was in a club in the heart of San Francisco's smut district with a bunch of off-duty cops who were showing off their badges and saying, "Yeah, we're off-duty, so don't sweat it."
I suspect I saw the loosest behavior you'll see in this club.
EDIT: Ninja'ed by Dragon the Second!
my best friend went to Kentucky with his brother, a justified fan on a tour to see the famous places from the show. He took him to a strip club there.
My.
God.
Even I was shocked by what happened there, it was essentially what NH described but a LOT more forward. I may go there for my 40th birthday. Maybe.
she can come if she wants, but she was bored to tears by the last place we went to. Hopefully this place will be more interesting.
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I wonder why the width of the forum keeps shifting in this thread. Maybe we actually did break something.
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...and thanks to the direction of this page, I'm trying to think of terrible cowboy pickup lines.
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Something, something, fastest in the West.
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Something, something, fastest in the West.
I may be pretty oblivious on most things in this regard, but I have picked up that "fast" is not an adjective one wants applied to themselves within the sphere of pickup lines and the goal they are intended toward.
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Hence "trying" and not "succeeding."
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Could also emphasize the "terrible" part.
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But you want to be bad at pickup lines. Television has taught me that the ladies like bad boys, so the worse they are at things...
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Aaaand that's my silliness threshold for the evening. Going to bed before I get even dumber in here. Night!
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But you want to be bad at pickup lines. Television has taught me that the ladies like bad boys, so the worse they are at things...
Fawful is most baddest! Snack on my wrath, fink-rats!
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...and thanks to the direction of this page, I'm trying to think of terrible cowboy pickup lines.
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Now I want to see a justified strip club.
Im pretty sure you want to see that cowboy marshall dude gyrate for you.
Cue the Lana Kane "Noooooooope".
I know too many real cowboys to consider them sexy.
IRL, they're a lot more like Longmire than Justified.
Also he's a rangy stick insect.
And I don't actually believe that women enjoy watching men strip the way men enjoy watching women. Men stripping is just damned goofy.
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Leaving the internet to transfer photos to my laptop. Good night, everyone.
G'night, John!
Rest well, John! Good night!
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The "break room" at work (not that we actually get breaks) has been very hot lately. In fact yesterday when I went in there to clock in, the thermostat was reading 88 degrees. I figured that was way to hot, so I started the fiddle with it. I don't know why no one else had noticed it, but the ac was set to "fan" not "cool". Switched it over, and voila! it is now comfortable in there. I must be magic.
Actually sometimes I put my a/c as fan because outside is too hot and a/c is too cold.
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Time to do my burn off excess energy when not in gym thing. Let's walk up Mount Faber!How about we compromise. You walk up Mount Faber, and I'll sit here at work and surf the internet.
I walked up it, walked past it to the Henderson waves, then walked back.
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It's incredibly frustrating to have family that, while they understand introversion, see it exclusively as a flaw or difficulty to be overcome rather than a welcome or even desirable part of one's self identity.
I've lost count of the times I've been told that, as the introvert, it's my duty or responsibility to adapt and overcome my natural inclinations and learn to be more social to meet extroverts' expectations and desires, and that not doing so is rude and disrespectful. And of course at no point has the opposite ever been considered, much less offered.
Ah, yes, the good old you are different in some way so you must work harder to set aside your preferences and conform for the comfort of the rest of us attitude :/
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Working in IT regularly makes me give up all hope in humanity.
Try parenting a teenager.
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Gran and Vidmaster7 would probably say working at the front desk/customer service makes you lose faith in humanity.
I lost my faith in humanity when my players in my Strange Aeons game decided to Murderhobo NPCs because they did not want to help the party.
Woran - the extended rant was here
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Gran and Vidmaster7 would probably say working at the front desk/customer service makes you lose faith in humanity.
I lost my faith in humanity when my players in my Strange Aeons game decided to Murderhobo NPCs because they did not want to help the party.
Woran - the extended rant was here
That got pretty severe in there. I feel for you Mort.
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They are generally better at basic computer tasks.Working in IT regularly makes me give up all hope in humanity.Try parenting a teenager.
Try parenting a teenager.
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Try parenting a teenager.They are generally better at basic computer tasks.Working in IT regularly makes me give up all hope in humanity.Try parenting a teenager.
I have two work experience students here with me that I supervise. They are both 19.
They say 'LOL' a lot.Does that count?