People don't drink like they used to any more, at least in the US. I can go to a sporting event and not drink but going to a club and not drinking is like going to a restaurant and not eating. The restaurant better have incredible entertainment to get us in.
I'm an old fart and finding people to socialize with can get tough. The local music scene is the best place to gather with friends and meet new people. For the most part it's the only place I meet new people. Also supporting the local bands motivates bars and clubs to offer live music which keeps the circle intact.
Am I missing something here? The article completely misses giving the reasons why they are disappearing other than maybe that younger folks aren't drinking as much.
I was curious, as its been years since I last went to a club. I looked up the types of shows I used to go see at one of the clubs I used to and was shocked to find that ticket prices were essentially the same as when I was going 10-15 years ago. Especially if you aren't drinking at the venue and just going out to see a DJ you like it actually seems like a very reasonably priced night out.
Venues aren't going to stay afloat or be able to bring in good acts if they're packed with people paying ticket prices from 10-15 years ago and not drinking. THat's revenue for the club and money they can spend brining bands in.
Yes, let me pay to get in a place where drinks are watered down, prices are over the roof, the music sucks and is too loud to even think and it smells like sweat and desperation.
No , it affects the owners. I'm old enough to remember a time where the nightclub bouncer would judge you for your clothing (If it didn't match the "vibes " or "asthetics" or "dress code " of the nightclub, whatever you wanna call it) and would not let you in. Mind you , we didn't arrive with our pijamas and a hoodie, we were decently dressed.You had to dress a certain way in order to get in . And even if you did, there would be a high possibility of you still not getting in , especially guys . Girls always got in , cause high heels and a tight dress was good enough. I stood outside with my friend , even though my female friend and another girl made a reservation for the 4 of us , they were already inside but we were excluded because they "were full"( mind you , a couple just went inside just before we got there , we saw them go in. ). Sorry for the long rant , but yeah fuck nightclubs. They brought this on themselves.
Unless you show up dressed as a clown, style doesnât have all that much to do with it. Itâs more about whether you look like youâre going to spend money and whether you give off the impression that you might be a nuisance to other guests, particularly women.
And then thereâs the whole manufactured exclusivity thing. If you canât get in, chances are youâll want to get in even more. Youâll complain about it to your friends, maybe even have a rant about it on Reddit (just taking the piss here đ), and before you know it, youâve helped spread the word that this is THE place to be.
Itâs basically marketing, and youâre doing part of the work for free. đ
First of all, actual clown wear is oddly in. Clowning is definitely returning as a subculture in some amusing ways this year/last year. Iâve been to two clown raves this year, so actual clown club wear would probably pass better than wearing your pajamas.
i've noticed an uptick in looney tunes-silly noise music, or fried/brainrot remixes, in my feed. as in people reacting to remixes where every instrument has been replaced with a dog bark, yoink, fart or various other noises. or clips of djs playing with fried remixes edited in or clips with them in the background
JorgeXMcKie | 8 hours ago
People don't drink like they used to any more, at least in the US. I can go to a sporting event and not drink but going to a club and not drinking is like going to a restaurant and not eating. The restaurant better have incredible entertainment to get us in.
I'm an old fart and finding people to socialize with can get tough. The local music scene is the best place to gather with friends and meet new people. For the most part it's the only place I meet new people. Also supporting the local bands motivates bars and clubs to offer live music which keeps the circle intact.
awkward_penguin | 8 hours ago
The gays are still clubbing hard
yungdeathIillife | 8 hours ago
and the goths
cleverbeavercleaver | 3 hours ago
And the seals
beegtuna | 12 minutes ago
Babey!
SunflowerMoonwalk | 8 hours ago
Yeah, most of the people commenting here have obviously never been to a decent club đ
fascinatedobserver | 6 hours ago
Thatâs kind of the point, no?
dreman | 2 hours ago
Not the clubâs fault
dragoneye | 8 hours ago
Am I missing something here? The article completely misses giving the reasons why they are disappearing other than maybe that younger folks aren't drinking as much.
I was curious, as its been years since I last went to a club. I looked up the types of shows I used to go see at one of the clubs I used to and was shocked to find that ticket prices were essentially the same as when I was going 10-15 years ago. Especially if you aren't drinking at the venue and just going out to see a DJ you like it actually seems like a very reasonably priced night out.
NeverInsightful | 6 hours ago
Venues aren't going to stay afloat or be able to bring in good acts if they're packed with people paying ticket prices from 10-15 years ago and not drinking. THat's revenue for the club and money they can spend brining bands in.
meesta_chang | 8 hours ago
Itâs because the typical ânightclubâ sucks and revolves around alcohol sales at insane pricesâŚ
Iâm pretty sure theyâve just been replaced by concerts and underground venues like warehouse raves and such.
This is a BS takeâŚ
LuiSP | 9 hours ago
Yes, let me pay to get in a place where drinks are watered down, prices are over the roof, the music sucks and is too loud to even think and it smells like sweat and desperation.
sewkzz | 6 hours ago
The music is 10-15 years old too.
Ashamed_Arm_1721 | 9 hours ago
No , it affects the owners. I'm old enough to remember a time where the nightclub bouncer would judge you for your clothing (If it didn't match the "vibes " or "asthetics" or "dress code " of the nightclub, whatever you wanna call it) and would not let you in. Mind you , we didn't arrive with our pijamas and a hoodie, we were decently dressed.You had to dress a certain way in order to get in . And even if you did, there would be a high possibility of you still not getting in , especially guys . Girls always got in , cause high heels and a tight dress was good enough. I stood outside with my friend , even though my female friend and another girl made a reservation for the 4 of us , they were already inside but we were excluded because they "were full"( mind you , a couple just went inside just before we got there , we saw them go in. ). Sorry for the long rant , but yeah fuck nightclubs. They brought this on themselves.
bottom | 9 hours ago
Clubs still do this.
mgtube | 8 hours ago
Unless you show up dressed as a clown, style doesnât have all that much to do with it. Itâs more about whether you look like youâre going to spend money and whether you give off the impression that you might be a nuisance to other guests, particularly women.
And then thereâs the whole manufactured exclusivity thing. If you canât get in, chances are youâll want to get in even more. Youâll complain about it to your friends, maybe even have a rant about it on Reddit (just taking the piss here đ), and before you know it, youâve helped spread the word that this is THE place to be.
Itâs basically marketing, and youâre doing part of the work for free. đ
lillyheart | 8 hours ago
First of all, actual clown wear is oddly in. Clowning is definitely returning as a subculture in some amusing ways this year/last year. Iâve been to two clown raves this year, so actual clown club wear would probably pass better than wearing your pajamas.
truebastard | 6 hours ago
have to get into the clown rave scene
i've noticed an uptick in looney tunes-silly noise music, or fried/brainrot remixes, in my feed. as in people reacting to remixes where every instrument has been replaced with a dog bark, yoink, fart or various other noises. or clips of djs playing with fried remixes edited in or clips with them in the background
correlation with rise in clown culture?
spiderman1993 | 8 hours ago
Itâs affecting big liquor lmao
Jkid | 8 hours ago
Cut the entry prices. See what happens
Mygoldeneggs | 2 hours ago
Then they can't pay rent and salaries, so they close but a little later and further in debt
mrjohni85 | 3 hours ago
Isnât it the other way around? The lifestyle of young people affects the nightclubs.
JockoMayzon | 7 hours ago
Young men in particular are more isolated and marginalized with their only options being on line gaming and on line dating.
ResolutionOwn4933 | 7 hours ago
Maybe if they isolate themselves and don't go out at all sure
justlastsummer | 3 hours ago
young men are marginalized. fuck what a take
Winter_Whole2080 | 50 minutes ago
Didnât rtfa. Fewer STDs? Glut of hair gel and Axe body spray?