Hands down (or hands-on, perhaps?), the skeeviest part of 99 is the stretch from Mukilteo Speedway junction up to 112th in Everett. I think I counted at least 5 espresso shacks with mysteriously tinted windows, and 1 or 2 "massage" parlors. Goood times.
What a fine country we live in that some guy can hire a food prep person and dictate that "this must be performed in your underwear". And people decry feminism. Egads.
My only problem with these establishments (and there are several in and close to Bothell where I live) is that some of them don't clearly advertise what kind of coffee place they are so it is possible to accidentally drive through. Happened to both my wife and in-laws on separate occasions, and they were so embarrassed they ended up with crappy espresso instead of just driving away to another place that might have something drinkable. I think the state should require that they clearly advertise they're an adult establishment, with an identifiable logo or something.
I solve this problem by not getting espresso at little drive-through places, because even the ones that don't have naked ladies usually serve pretty bad coffee.
@17 - It's not just about nudity, it's about commercializing sexuality. I don't think it's right to make it part of everybody's environment without their consent.
@21 - Someone wagging their parts at the window of the bikini coffee places I have seen would be visible from the street, but I don't know about this case specifically. Anyhow, it raises the issue of what to do if it became a common sale practice.
@21 sometimes. I agree that there should be some way, some symbol, something, that'll let people know whether Cowgirls espresso is a stand owned by a former texan or a place one should avoid on the way to daycare.
It's not a big deal, but people shouldn't just be surprised when they drive up with a view they weren't expecting.
Otherwise, I have no problem with the stands. Apparently I'm a bad feminist....
@33: I'm sure people are just forcing you unconsensually to go to the naughty coffee stands, there's no other coffee in the whole State of Washington! Ban them all so you won't be forced to ogle the girls creepily. For their own good!
Let the men get their coffee and their jollies. And let them have a drink when they're at a strip club. The world will not end.
I solve this problem by not getting espresso at little drive-through places, because even the ones that don't have naked ladies usually serve pretty bad coffee.
Son, are you high or just stupid?
It's not a big deal, but people shouldn't just be surprised when they drive up with a view they weren't expecting.
Otherwise, I have no problem with the stands. Apparently I'm a bad feminist....
now we will go to them on the way up just because mrs. solomon likes to critique other women.
Special Victims' Unit Espresso - bring the kids! It's wholesome and socially acceptable!
That statement has nothing to do with what I was quoting. You have no "right" to be offended by how someone consensually makes their living.
I'll check off the "stupid" checkbox.
~puts down clipboard~
(Also, you're legitimately insane.)