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TlalocW

(15,359 posts)
21. Used to go all the time
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 12:30 PM
Apr 2013

At my first "real job" in the "real world" in the late 90s, I was in a group and made friends with two or three guys who went to "celebrate holidays." They would use it as an excuse to out the Friday before whatever holiday was coming up. I'm sure it was about the scantily clad girls - especially at first - I won't deny that's an attraction, but we all got addicted to their buffalo chicken sandwiches, and we all enjoyed the company of this one waitress, who was very intelligent - she was in her late twenties and going back to college (already had one degree). She worked at Hooters because it fit her schedule, and she realized she had the assets to make it pay well for her - not just physically, but she could do the party girl routine and schmooze. She was personable, told great jokes, and once sang, "Me and Bobby McGee," acapela and sounded just like Janis Joplin.

Plus, she totally insulted our boss one time when he insisted on coming with us (though we didn't want him along). After one of her jokes, he told one that involved ripping up a napkin and rearranging the pieces into a cross, where the punchline was more of an attempt at proselytization. She just looked straight at him and said, "Boy... that sucked."

TlalocW

I will not spend my money at a Hooter's. blueamy66 Apr 2013 #1
when there is a cocks, guys in g strings, we as a family, sit around talking about the mens package seabeyond Apr 2013 #2
+10000 blueamy66 Apr 2013 #3
lol quinnox Apr 2013 #4
dicks? no. they make a paper dick and stick it on the customers head to ridicule the customer, not seabeyond Apr 2013 #6
Sure is. Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #11
Chippendales? n/t backscatter712 Apr 2013 #113
So why aren't there any of those places? Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2013 #9
eeeegads Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #15
Oh... That doesn't exist yet? Agschmid Apr 2013 #77
Sounds to me like an incredible Franchising opportunity. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #104
The closest thing I could think of is Chippendales. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #112
My friend was trying to start a business called Xyzse Apr 2013 #151
Overpriced fast food. Marr Apr 2013 #5
I used to go with my husband for their buffalo shrimp. RiffRandell Apr 2013 #7
Better food than a strip club. bluedigger Apr 2013 #8
Depends on where you live. I know strip clubs in Portland and Vegas where the Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #144
I'll defer to your experience, then. bluedigger Apr 2013 #148
Chris Rock - How hungry do you have to be to eat at a strip club? JPZenger Apr 2013 #149
They're a legit business. Every restaurant chain has a hook. Scantily clad waitresses is theirs. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2013 #10
At least the Kilt has decent food blueamy66 Apr 2013 #17
Nicer as in prettier or more pleasant in demeanor? MattBaggins Apr 2013 #19
more pleasant in demeanor blueamy66 Apr 2013 #30
Tilted Kilt also has far better beer. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #116
I've been a few times with a group of guys, and also by myself several times. Lisa0825 Apr 2013 #12
Haven't been to one in years Ruby the Liberal Apr 2013 #13
No Whisp Apr 2013 #14
lol quinnox Apr 2013 #18
The atmosphere's not worth having to eat the food. nt rrneck Apr 2013 #16
damn quinnox Apr 2013 #20
When you got guys only interested in looking at T&A, you could serve boiled shoes and they wouldn't hobbit709 Apr 2013 #24
Note to self: Don't order fillet of sole. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #41
It's been several years since I was there, so maybe it's improved. rrneck Apr 2013 #25
Used to go all the time TlalocW Apr 2013 #21
I don't support discrimination or sexism MattBaggins Apr 2013 #22
+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #26
I've been to IHOP... DemocraticProse Apr 2013 #23
Gah! rrneck Apr 2013 #28
Was her name Eileen? Ptah Apr 2013 #44
Not if she had both legs. n/t cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #121
A gent named Matt welcomed me at the front door. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #140
Curt n Rod Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #155
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #167
No n/t Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #169
Oh, ok. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #170
The food is meh, the selection of beverages is bleh, the servers are young and skinny, slackmaster Apr 2013 #27
I was wondering quinnox Apr 2013 #32
They're all young. They're all on the thin side. Not enough curvature for my taste. Breasts... slackmaster Apr 2013 #34
Women, actually they are girls, who get a top tier modeling jobs BainsBane Apr 2013 #72
The highest paid model in the world, 2012...... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #84
actually many are literally girls, ages 12 or so BainsBane Apr 2013 #91
Then I think you should better define "Top Tier" A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #97
I'm talking about high fashion runway models BainsBane Apr 2013 #111
Hi! Liberal Jesus Freak Apr 2013 #114
And you're a doll. n/t A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #129
besides, I never said all BainsBane Apr 2013 #118
That pic of Gisele is shortly after she had given birth and she is more of a Business person now JI7 Apr 2013 #136
A few times, food isn't all that. But one funny thing. edbermac Apr 2013 #29
Last time I went was to watch a college hockey game on espn2. bluedigger Apr 2013 #120
I was disappointed and let down. Vinnie From Indy Apr 2013 #31
Years ago MadrasT Apr 2013 #33
They seem to prefer good looking waitresses jambo101 Apr 2013 #35
It's much more of a run-of-the-mill family joint than its reputation would suggest. trackfan Apr 2013 #36
huh, interesting quinnox Apr 2013 #38
sexual tension and fast food don't mix well FreakinDJ Apr 2013 #37
You can't possibly be serious. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #88
Honestly - you sound like a troll FreakinDJ Apr 2013 #130
Burger was ok, didn't care for the fries. Fla_Democrat Apr 2013 #39
They recently began a system-wide remodel program..... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #90
I just felt foolish. Inkfreak Apr 2013 #40
Average food... Quality of waitress staff varies greatly... Pointy_n_sharp Apr 2013 #42
Disgusting hot wings. Drahthaardogs Apr 2013 #43
That's so wrong... Atman Apr 2013 #89
I would feel guilty feeding their crappy wings to barn mice... Drahthaardogs Apr 2013 #93
It's not a "special order." it's on the menu. Atman Apr 2013 #109
Why are people dissing Frank's? FrodosPet Apr 2013 #135
LOL! I love Frank's, too. Atman Apr 2013 #145
The food is bad, but the views are nice LittleBlue Apr 2013 #45
Been there dozens of times. One near me has a ton of huge, flat screen TVs. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #46
A strip club for people afraid to go to strip clubs Recursion Apr 2013 #47
Equating Hooters to a strip club is like equating Taco Bell to Mexican food. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #64
some have quite good buffets ! lunasun Apr 2013 #67
same opinion i have of decaf coffee and non-alcoholic beer, arely staircase Apr 2013 #48
Once. When my husband and I were on the road. We had to stop Cleita Apr 2013 #49
Pretty mediocre chicken. geomon666 Apr 2013 #50
Never been. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #51
No. treestar Apr 2013 #52
The food is mediocre at best AndyA Apr 2013 #53
I have never been to one, but there is one in my town. ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #54
I went once. Deep13 Apr 2013 #55
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #56
I used to go alot Go Vols Apr 2013 #57
I've been quite a few times. tammywammy Apr 2013 #58
Ive been a couple of times, the last being about ten years ago. madinmaryland Apr 2013 #59
My brother in laws best friend was a massive Hooters sufrommich Apr 2013 #60
I thought the food sucked and the beer selections weren't all that great Major Nikon Apr 2013 #61
Bad, overpriced food for those that don't have a beach to go for free. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #62
It's not exactly the kind of place you go for good food. Incitatus Apr 2013 #63
No Hooters close by so no I haven't madokie Apr 2013 #65
My son wanted to go for his birthday. kimbutgar Apr 2013 #66
I've been in several in my quest (some years back) to have a grouper sandwich in every bike man Apr 2013 #68
Just as stupid as you would think? DirkGently Apr 2013 #69
Never been...but talk of voyeurism and tilted kilts reminds of... something ladies may appreciate... DreamGypsy Apr 2013 #70
The menu jambo101 Apr 2013 #71
never shanti Apr 2013 #73
Hooters --> Strip clubs as Maxim --> porn. nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #74
I was disappointed with the chicken wings. I assumed they would be better. Throd Apr 2013 #75
Hooters offers unbreaded wings. n/t cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #80
The food is horrible. n/t zappaman Apr 2013 #76
meh. KG Apr 2013 #78
I worked for Bikinis Dragonbreathp9d Apr 2013 #79
My wife and I went to one in Sioux Falls, SD. MineralMan Apr 2013 #81
"If it's Tuesday, This Must be Belgium" A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #82
Hey, at least it's not an Olive Garden thread! edbermac Apr 2013 #83
Give it a few weeks! n/t A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #85
Do a poll BainsBane Apr 2013 #92
You want the Calendar, don't you. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #106
Love it! A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #124
But Tien1985 Apr 2013 #126
Been there, but only to watch sports customerserviceguy Apr 2013 #86
Yes, I've been to Hooters. It's a gimmick like any restaurant. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #87
I think it's a fun place. bigwillq Apr 2013 #94
I've seen them downtown. Rex Apr 2013 #95
Makes me want to go t a Hardees/Carl Jrs. Go Vols Apr 2013 #131
Lousy food. Fearless Apr 2013 #96
I like me some Hooters! CANDO Apr 2013 #98
Hell no... PasadenaTrudy Apr 2013 #99
"Hell no..." you've never been there, but all you see there are mainstream idiots in baseball caps. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #119
+100 Atman Apr 2013 #125
Which is why I tried not to be self-righteous in my response on this thread. nomorenomore08 Apr 2013 #133
I don't go to places where the food sucks. Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #100
In the same way that I would not support Walmar or Sam's Club KaryninMiami Apr 2013 #101
I've been there. Decent food, nice sights, no big deal. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #102
Good fries Hayabusa Apr 2013 #103
No. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #105
Well, the waitresses aren't actually really showing their legs for one. Neoma Apr 2013 #107
They have good burgers... greytdemocrat Apr 2013 #108
bad food and overpriced ..... I almost laughed when the waitress wrote her name down .. Botany Apr 2013 #110
The one time I saw Big Foot it was wearing a wedding band, too. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2013 #122
What's Hooters? pintobean Apr 2013 #115
Now, that's my kind of hooter. n/t UtahLib Apr 2013 #138
I went for the first time last year. prole_for_peace Apr 2013 #117
Never been. Iggo Apr 2013 #123
I'm cool with it, as long as they keep their employees 18-24 and under 130 pounds Ter Apr 2013 #127
Never been, not interested - (reportedly) lousy food, dumb gimmick. nomorenomore08 Apr 2013 #128
No, but I hear your mother and daughter work there, LMFAO! just1voice Apr 2013 #132
Now see, this is the reactionary kind of stuff I don't understand. nomorenomore08 Apr 2013 #137
Personaly, I enjoy it. Knightraven Apr 2013 #134
Go pay a visit jambo101 Apr 2013 #139
I'd say its a hoot except that all the online groans would drown out the TV. Kablooie Apr 2013 #141
I prefer to eat sushi off naked women. Apophis Apr 2013 #142
lol quinnox Apr 2013 #147
I hosted a weekend get-to-gether for breast cancer survivors some years back... Contrary1 Apr 2013 #143
Harmless Dorian Gray Apr 2013 #146
I went to one once 10 years ago on a business trip to Orlando deutsey Apr 2013 #150
I've been. AngryAmish Apr 2013 #152
It's ridiculous to equate Hooters with a strip club. Atman Apr 2013 #157
Never been to one. panader0 Apr 2013 #153
One amusing thing about this thread is all the 'I see women wearing less in other places' comments. redqueen Apr 2013 #154
point. not a single person gets that it is not about what they were, but the point of the restaurant seabeyond Apr 2013 #165
Been once, the food was horrible krawhitham Apr 2013 #156
I have been there a couple of times. HappyMe Apr 2013 #158
My father was big in to that and made it in to a Family Restaurant for us Xyzse Apr 2013 #159
Not a big fan but we stop at one in NJ only because the traffic routinely comes to a dead stop.... Historic NY Apr 2013 #160
Good bar food es466 Apr 2013 #161
It's typical bar food. Ganja Ninja Apr 2013 #162
Overpriced. sadbear Apr 2013 #163
Ever been to a beach? What is your opinion cbdo2007 Apr 2013 #164
Overpriced food sold to emotionally immature men. Odin2005 Apr 2013 #166
My daughter worked there for a year Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #168
I'm self deleting this - reason below - quinnox Apr 2013 #171
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