Drink Push at Flamingo Anaheim
Went to the Bird Friday night around 12:30-1:00am. Maybe I haven't been there in a while, or maybe things have changed but the drink push was unbelievable! I usually never go to strip joints on weekends anyway and maybe its the reason but they had about four or five servers and it was even more relentless as soon as a dancer sat down. It was each server, right after the other every 10-15 seconds. Each time I would politely decline and at one point I even said "maybe later" to which the response was "well. Its later now". Also, each time I would decline, one of the servers would insist by saying something like:
"see'mon."
"Not right now. Thank you"
" Just one. Pleeeease?"
"No, thank you"
"She's really thirsty!"
"Thank you. Not right now."
"Just a little drink for her?"
"NO. Thank You!"
This must have happened at least 10 or 12 times in less than 10 minutes. The dancer that was sitting with me even rolled her eyes because it was just so relentless.
I know the dancers have to sell a certain amount of drinks (on top of having to pay a stage fee to work) and if they don't sell their quota, they have to pay for the drinks themselves.
I explained to her that the sole reason I stopped going there is precisely because of the constant badgering to "buy the lady a drink". I asked her to please let management know that they had lost my business because it just became to annoying to even be there.
I don't think that my comments to her (if she even told management) would make any kind of an impact, but if quite a few guys made management aware just by the volume of complaints either in person, by phone or email (?) maybe. Just maybe they may take notice and, if not end, then at least back off from making a visit to the Bird such an unpleasant experience to the point where guys would just stop going altogether.
I know that its part of the business but honestly, it was the worst I have ever experienced.
Imperial Showgirls Anaheim
I was in the area and decided to stop by Imperial Showgirls in the afternoon. It also happened to be the first Tuesday of the month so it was a super Tuesday special. It was $11 to get in and that included a non-alcoholic drink (I used on on a Red bull. No extra charge). The setup has been renovated and look kind of like Spearmint Rhino now. Two stages but only one was being used during the day. Dances were $10 each regular and 3 for $30 in VIP (super Tuesday special).
Saw some familiar faces and a some new ones. Laura seems to have the best booty of any stripper I have seem anywhere. Got a few dances with her and a few others. The place is a grind-factory but don't expect anything much more. Good fun and reasonable prices. Worth a visit if you are in the area.
Sahara Anaheim- Lola James
I haven't frequented the strip club scene much lately. After reading Chris' review I decided to see what exactly was a "fleshlight." There is a adult store at the corner of Ball and State College in Anaheim. Next door is the Sahara- but I digress.
SO- I drifted into Sahara for the "free" 11-1 entry. It was 8 bucks for the bottle of water. I was immediately accosted by Nikki and Cristi- they took me to a seat and sat wonderfully close trying to lure me into some dances. My eyes drifted around the room and stopped on this lovely latin dancer sitting alone and seemingly just chillin'. After a trip to the bathroom I freed myself from the ladies and made my way over. I discovered Lola James, whom has done some porn and has a modeling profile.
[url]http://www.ladirectmodels.com/talent.php?id=830&gender=female[/url]
She was pleasant company- never suggested a dance so after 15 minutes of casual talk I asked her for the 3 for 30. No happy ending, but I really enjoyed her company and she was pleasant. Good bump and grind. I would recommend!
That's all- have fun