Wednesday Night Observations

It's about 11:25pm on a Wednesday night and the crowd is starting to thin out a bit. It's been one of those "hodge-podge" kind of nights where you have a mix of the mundane and the macabre. We had more than our share of "mini-groups" of ladies, taking advantage of the cheap drink specials; There were also a decent amount of guys looking to capitalize on the ladies, who were there to capitalize on the cheap drinks.

Some random observations:

*In my many years of bar work, one thing that I've always noticed and found to be intriguing: In small groups of guys (small = 3-5 guys), there's always that one guy who thinks he's "Joe Cool". It never fails. And chances are pretty good that he's the self-appointed ringleader of the group and that it's fairly certain that "Joe Cool" is a dick.

*Another intriguing (and annoying) thing I've noticed is how quickly the women latch on to the latest fashion trends. The latest item in vogue in Murray Hill is the "mini-dress". Now don't get me wrong- I don't have a problem with the mini-dress per se (hey, I am a guy and if I can enjoy checking out some decent looking legs, dammit I will); However, I do have a problem with every runty little girl in Murray Hill wearing the EXACT same style, cut, color, brand of mini-dress.... at the same time!!!! Ladies, where's the originality???

*Guys in business suits, haggling over the price of drink specials. This annoys me to no end, especially when the person in question struts up to the bar, trying to be the big shot. If you are going to play the role of the big shot, then expect to pay big shot prices. Especially if you are trying to impress your friends or some random chick you hope to bang (see "Joe Cool").

*Why ask me or the bartender to switch the TV to a certain game if you aren't going to watch it? *To the brunette who thought sitting in the Champagne Room was going to get you some privacy with your man, in theory, that would have been true. However, it doesn't help if you choose to make your business known by sitting in the brightest, most open part of the area. Only the WHOLE bar saw your dirty bits. I'm just saying.

*After a long day that involved dealing with a frustrating visit to the doctor's office, an unnecessary rainstorm, an intense business meeting, and a throbbing leg that is truly annoying, I still find myself looking rather sexy at the end of the day. And if you can't say that about yourself, then what's the point of it all?


EURO '08 UPDATE

RUSSIA eliminated SWEDEN 2-0 to fill the final spot in the Knockout Stage. So the madness begins with the following matchups: (single elimination)

Thursday: PORTUGAL vs GERMANY

Friday: CROATIA vs TURKEY

Saturday: NETHERLANDS vs RUSSIA

Sunday: SPAIN vs ITALY

All matches begin at 2:45pm! There will be giveaways on Saturday/Sunday during the matches!
$4.00 CARLSBERG DRAFTS!!!



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