Slog - Comments on Australia Keeps it Classy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy The Saint in Melbourne--that would be the same bar made notorious back in June, when it employed a shirtless, bar-dancing midget to pour shots of Jagermeister into patrons' mouths--has a new promotion called "No Undie Sunday." Female patrons who take off their underwear and put them on a clothesline above the bar get $50 Australian in free drinks. That's five or six drinks after a patron is sufficiently uninhibited to take off her panties. (Women too modest to drop their drawers can flash their bra or panties at bar staff for a free glass of champagne.) Catherine Price at Broadsheet... Copyright 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:47:52 -0800 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:38:11 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by thickturd they need to work on their rhymes. even with the aussie accent, undie=sunday and tues=pubes?

really?

]]> thickturd http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145221 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145221 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:53:30 -0800 Comment by Just saying too hetero for me

ECB - lighten up, sounds like fun sex games

]]> Just saying http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145225 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145225 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:55:20 -0800 Comment by sleestak Must be a slow news week. Presidential election? Meltdown of the economy? Screw that stuff. We must get the word out about this bar in Australia.

]]> sleestak http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145227 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145227 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:56:54 -0800 Comment by Jeff Don't want to show your panties? Don't. Don't want to support this bar? Don't patronize it.

]]> Jeff http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145231 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145231 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:58:38 -0800 Comment by Julie in Chicago I would do this in a heartbeat. $50 Australian for a pair of panties? Which I guarantee I can take off without anybody seeing anything untoward? No brainer. Just because I’m a feminist doesn’t mean I don’t like a little sexy fun and/or free drinks…

]]> Julie in Chicago http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145232 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145232 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:59:00 -0800 Comment by Hornace I'm there next Wednesday for sure.

]]> Hornace http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145233 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145233 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:59:02 -0800 Comment by flamingbanjo That reminds me, I'm late for "Drink-till-your-vision-blurs-day Thursday" at my local pub. Jesus, it's almost 1PM -- I need to make up for lost time!

]]> flamingbanjo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145234 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145234 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:35 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO I love this idea!

Also, who says a woman has to have achieved a certain level of inebriation to voluntarily take off her panties? Some women don't need to drink away the stick that is up their ass.

ECB needs to keep that in mind next time she goes down under.

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145236 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145236 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:01:11 -0800 Comment by Big Sven If McSame gets elected, we need to start having SLOG night at *this* bar.

]]> Big Sven http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145242 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145242 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:05:45 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO One more thing: I wish I could walk into a bar, hand over my man-ties and get $50 for my troubles. And I have some damn sexy man-ties!

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145246 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145246 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:07:08 -0800 Comment by Hernandez I am sure the crowd that patronizes this type of bar absolutely loves this idea.

]]> Hernandez http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145258 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145258 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:13:41 -0800 Comment by brandon well if all this free, multi-national publicity doesn't put the kibosh on these obnoxious stunts, pray tell nothing will.

]]> brandon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145266 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145266 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:18:51 -0800 Comment by Matt Fuckin' Hickey @5: Marry me?


Also, you should all know that I've got that famous Britney Spears photo framed in my apartment. No, really, in my entryway. It was an Xmas gift last year, and one I love.


BTW, $50 Australian is $40.06 USD. That's several drinks at most bars here, or two at the Chapel. Zing!

]]> Matt Fuckin' Hickey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145268 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145268 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:20:01 -0800 Comment by Kaypro Can't the woman wear a dress or skirt instead of trousers or slacks when she removes her panties? If so, then it doesn't seem all that sexist and humiliating a bar promotion stunt.

]]> Kaypro http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145276 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145276 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:27:08 -0800 Comment by sepiolida Damn, I would definitely do it. That's a good deal!

]]> sepiolida http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145278 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145278 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:28:22 -0800 Comment by Greg By the time I'm drunk enough to think I'm a woman, I'd definitely do it.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145290 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145290 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:33:23 -0800 Comment by Julie in Chicago @13. Be forewarned that marrying me does not mean that you get any of my free booze.

]]> Julie in Chicago http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145315 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145315 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:52:25 -0800 Comment by max solomon solution: wear 2 layers of panties, take 1 off for the drinks.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145317 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145317 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:53:01 -0800 Comment by banjoboy This discriminates against ladies who don't wear panties.

]]> banjoboy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145321 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145321 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:57:31 -0800 Comment by snarky @18 my thoughts exactly, but lets go further.
one step further solution. Sell additional cheap underwear to women outside the bar.
even further solution. Have men bring underwear to give to women to put on and take off, in exchange for splitting the drinks.

]]> snarky http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145336 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145336 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:03:07 -0800 Comment by seatard Is their music too loud for you too, ol' lady??

]]> seatard http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145352 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145352 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:19:11 -0800 Comment by Fnarf What you're leaving out is that the promotion was quashed by the authorities, and was probably a promotional stunt to begin with. So no free drinks, but a crowded bar for sure.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145373 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145373 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:40:57 -0800 Comment by John Galt 1) Is it part of the contract that feminists have to be killjoys? Do you take no solace in the fact that you are pulling this story from (almost literally) the OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET? I mean seriously ... that's going pretty far afield to get your ire-on.

2) Why go to such lengths? Why not head down to the 5-Point? There's a moose-head over the bar that's covered with bras - and last I checked, you didn't get anything for it.

]]> John Galt http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145379 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145379 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:44:01 -0800 Comment by lostboy I can understand ECB's indignation at this stunt; next thing you know, that bar will be sponsoring their own amateur porn contest and offering cash to pressure people into publicly debasing themselves.

Julie @5, I thought you were cool already for your smart commentary.  Bonus points for you!

]]> lostboy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145393 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145393 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:51:46 -0800 Comment by max solomon why are there bra & panty trees at every ski resort i go to? for instance: crystal mtn. all the way over on snorting elk bowl.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145449 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145449 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:22:15 -0800 Comment by Callie I dunno. I'm definitely pro sex and not particularly modest, but this sounds like a lot of assault waiting to happen. Don't you people watch Law & Order SVU?

]]> Callie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145474 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145474 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:37:50 -0800 Comment by burgin99 I am outraged!

]]> burgin99 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145494 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145494 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:50:13 -0800 Comment by Alyx Actually this is a rip-off of a Sydney promotion (also called no-undies-sunday) that went on every month for three or four months. It was at Q-Bar and I'm pretty sure boys got money for reliquishing their underpants too.
Which just goes to show that Melbourne is just a shittier, behind the times version of sydney with worse weather.

]]> Alyx http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145768 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145768 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:33:00 -0800 Comment by Bento Thickturd @ 1 - you fail to take into account Australian pronunciation. It is not uncommon for Aussies to pronounce the days of the week as 'Sundy', 'Mundy', 'Chewsdy', 'Wensdy', 'Thursdy', 'Fridy' and 'Satdy'.

The concept of 'no undy Mundy' has been established as an office joke for several years. I guess they had to change it to Sundy to take into account the limited commercial appeal of a Monday night...

]]> Bento http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145774 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/australia_keeps_it_classy#c1145774 The Ladies Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:38:11 -0800