This is kind of neato—The Star Tribune has a blog called “Yesterday’s News” where it digs up old-timey newspaper articles, photos and ads. This week’s feature made the front page of the Minneapolis Tribune on May 9, 1953: Darlene LaBette Varallo, an “esoteric dancer”, was jailed for disorderly conduct. Two follow-up articles detail the handling… Continue reading Historical Wardrobe Malfunction
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More things that Portland did first *
Have you heard about this supposed “hipster strip joint,” the Westway, in New York? Stories about it usually are sprinkled with HI-larious commentary about how funny it is to mix hot nightlife spots with tits. SORRY NEW YORK, Portland, OR has been doing this for years. Mary’s Club, Union Jacks, and Devils Point are all… Continue reading More things that Portland did first *
That’s Not A Facial!
How nice of 19 Action News of Cleveland, Ohio to illegally videotape the dancers at four Cleveland strip clubs. I hope a wannabe Joey Greco crossed with The Leprechaun (pole dancing in geriatric shoes and a suit) doesn’t ever film me doing the “upside-down praying mantis.” While we’re on the subject of terminology, I’m pretty… Continue reading That’s Not A Facial!
The Week in Stripper Links
Maryland 4th Circuit Court upholds ruling that new restrictions on strip clubs are unconstitutional Could be as huge as Oregon’s ruling 30 years ago that declared nude dance protected free speech. MD is one of the few states in the U.S. where clubs can have fully nude dancers and fully stocked bars. Harry Potter, dubstep,… Continue reading The Week in Stripper Links
“Making it Rain” explained to cultural ignoramuses
The New York Times explains “making it rain.” I guess they didn’t cover this when the NBA All-Star game was in Vegas? Great explanation of making it rain for, well, old white people, I guess.