29-11-2003 13:49									#1
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Well, I went to a gay bar tonight, for the first time in my life. I was downtown on 6th St. with a (gay) friend, and he asked if I was comfortable with going to a gay bar for a while. I said sure, that's cool, so we went.

It was an interesting experience - just thought I'd share. Wasn't really uncomfortable, though. My friend told the bartender this was my first time in a gay bar, and I got a free drink and a "bless your heart" out of it, and another bartender said I was cute.

So, for straight people, are you uncomfortable going to gay bars? And for gay people, are you uncomfortable in straight bars?

	29-11-2003 13:50									#2
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Gay bars are fun.

	29-11-2003 14:05									#3
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not at all. there's this bar called 'Rome' over on lark street in downtown albany. i went there a few times with my Ex, amanda. it was a blast. i'd sit back and watch her make out with the lesbians (alas, none of them were up for a 'MP game' as it were), and i usually was hit on by random gay guys, and was bought drinks, cutting my bar tab in half, sometimes more. and i had an absolutely gorgeous GF to go home with at the end of the night.

	29-11-2003 14:32									#4
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My SO and I went into one once just to see what it's like once. Interesting, though she got hit a lot more than I did, and she is the one who found the concept of "doing it" with a MOTSS repulsive. We left somewhat quickly to prevent her temper flaring up, beating up people in the process.

	29-11-2003 15:39									#5
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Oh! When I saw the subject of the thread I thought someone was trying to tell a joke.

	29-11-2003 15:42									#6
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actually, david probably is trying to tell a joke. he's really funny when hopped up on painkillers, but any other time... **grin** you remember that time at the hula hut, mister floyd?

	29-11-2003 15:58									#7
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I went to a transvestite bar once. But that probably doesn't count - there were no other people there really.

	29-11-2003 17:27									#8
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Being somewhat asexual/bisexual, I am okay around both heterosexual camps and homosexual camps.

I hate bars though, for I hate what alcohol does to people.

	29-11-2003 18:42									#9
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Never been in a gay bar before, but it must be fun.

	29-11-2003 19:01									#10
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Been in both kinds and love both kinds.

	29-11-2003 19:46									#11
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i've never been into a bar before. mostly 'cause i don't know any bar which i'd like to become a regular. you know, like cheers.

	29-11-2003 19:54									#12
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quote: Originally posted by Enigma_Nova Being somewhat asexual/bisexual, I am okay around both heterosexual camps and homosexual camps. I hate bars though, for I hate what alcohol does to people.

I know you can get homosexual camps but can you get heterosexual camps?

And I am surprised no one has said this yet but:

"I WANNA TAKE YOU TO A GAAAAY BAAAAR!"

	29-11-2003 19:57									#13
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Have you got any money? I want to spend all your money...

	29-11-2003 20:32									#14
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just for PH

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	29-11-2003 20:55									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Q Cubed i've never been into a bar before. mostly 'cause i don't know any bar which i'd like to become a regular. you know, like cheers.

I don't need to become a regular. I just need them to serve me some alcohol.

	29-11-2003 21:46									#16
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I tend to avoid gay bars/events because I do not like to be taken for a gay (but I don't have anything against them).

But I was in Manchester for the 1999-2000 NYE and we were looking for a club to party in. Every club refused us the entry because we weren't dressed well enough. Anyway, we arrived on (C)anal street, continuing our quest, and miracle: the security guy of this club allowed us to enter!!
1 min later, we realise that there is not a single woman around. We had a drink and left. We weren't willing to be there for the happy new year thing...

We finally ended in a DeathMetal club called the Jelly, or the Jolly, or something like that... Not better,...

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quote: Originally posted by rixxe We finally ended in a DeathMetal club called the Jelly, or the Jolly, or something like that... Not better,...

Jilly's...the best place to go out in Manchester you townie loser

	29-11-2003 22:32									#18
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quote: Originally posted by David Floyd So, for straight people, are you uncomfortable going to gay bars? ?

Not uncomfortable, just absolutely bored...

I need cute flirtatious female bartenders and sporting events to round out my drinking experience. There's only so many Village people wanna-bes and blaring Madonna remixes a guy can take in one sitting.

	29-11-2003 23:37									#19
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I've been to a few gay bars with gay friends. I don't really feel uncomfortable, I just get bored because I'm not into the kind of music they play.

	29-11-2003 23:38									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Jac de Molay Not uncomfortable, just absolutely bored... I need cute flirtatious female bartenders and sporting events to round out my drinking experience. There's only so many Village people wanna-bes and blaring Madonna remixes a guy can take in one sitting.

	29-11-2003 23:53									#21
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When I was in junior college I lost a bet with a gay class mate about who was better at Doom. Any way my "punishment" was I had to go with him and his boyfriend to a gay bar here in San Diego. It actually turned out to be pretty fun because a bunch of our friends came along to and the bar had this 300 pound man who dressed up like a woman and who songs like Dina Ross's "I will survive"!

The place had great drink specials too.

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	29-11-2003 23:56									#22
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quote: I just get bored because I'm not into the kind of music they play

	30-11-2003 00:52									#23
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The first bar I ever went to was actually a gay bar, back in my innocent teens. In fact, I went there just after coming out of an Anne Summers sex shop (you Brits out there will know what I mean). I was so innocent that I didn't realize it was a sex shop for the first few minutes. I saw all the lingerie and thought it was a normal underwear shop, with those weird "ethnic looking candles" on the shelves.

	30-11-2003 00:58									#24
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Ethnic looking candles?

	30-11-2003 01:06									#25
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The shop assistant told me that they were dildoes.

It stands as a mute testament to my surpassing naivete that I had to ask her what those were.

	30-11-2003 01:07									#26
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quote: Originally posted by Oerdin Ethnic looking candles?

i.e., multi-cultural/colored toys anywhere from 6 inches to 2 feet in length.

	30-11-2003 01:09									#27
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damn xpost

Our female friends used to drag us (no pun intended) to gay bars all the time in Chicago. Some of them were pretty cool. I liked Roxxy's, but never went into the Manhole. (!!)

	30-11-2003 02:08									#28
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David Floyd, did you get in a dance off like in the American Wedding? I hear that's mandatory if it's your first time.

	30-11-2003 02:16									#29
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never been into the manhole myself, but you have to admit, they always have some really bizarre and occasionally funny quips on their sign.

i was always amused by a thai restaurant up in boystown called bangkok.

	30-11-2003 02:26									#30
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Cute.

Also went to Spin (what Roxxy's turned into) and Berlin. My most 'knowledgeable' experience occurred on Halloween years ago @ Berlin. I was dressed in my typical jeans and black leather jacket and combat boots. Was dancing with my GF when this BIG black man in a pink tutu and wand asked her, "Is this your man?" Grabbed me by the arm, and pulled me toward him, "I want him!" All I could do was stare at her with eyes pleading, "HELP!!" 2 seconds later (an eternity) he said, "Naw, just kidding!" And let me go. Of course, she thought it was hilarious; I was shaking.

Lesson learned? DON'T wear leather to gay bars.