Line Out - Comments on Barf Poll

Comment by brian cook

brian cook — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:35:29 -0800

i threw up in 7 Seconds' merch box at the Fireside Bowl years ago. sorry dudes...

Comment by trent moorman

trent moorman — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:45:38 -0800

For creativity and accuracy, I will waive the barf fee. But you cleaned it up, right?

Comment by brian cook

brian cook — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:51:21 -0800

i don't think so. my memory is hazy. i seem to remember being ushered out of the club to avoid a brawl with a bunch of skinheads...

Comment by lar

lar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:54:16 -0800

if you got the yapers to get puke-drunk @ the bar, you can afford to kick in the fat crispy: $5 bill on the real before it's history

Comment by Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:18:10 -0800

How about you (or a friend) just tips the bar?

Good manners beat rules any day

Comment by flamingbanjo

flamingbanjo — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:15:39 -0800

If this happens, it's only a matter of time before the Lusty Lady implements a similar fee. Do we really want to start down that slippery slope?

Comment by tipton

tipton — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:24:22 -0800

Yeah yeah. Tips, tips work. A $15 Barf Fee Tip.

Comment by T

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:28:52 -0800

I'd say just give the person cleaning it up a decent tip (like $5-10, depending on consistency/smell). The idea of a "fee" is just kinda crass. Besides, I know it's a shitty thing to say, but if you work in a bar/club, chances are you're gonna have to clean up puke at some point. Same as broken glass.

Once as a video store employee, I had to clean up about 8 bowls of Fruit Loops this kid decided to puke up onto the floor. On New Year's Day. His mom was a real bitch about it too, but I cleaned it up and went back to nursing my hangover behind the counter.

Comment by bellingham is close enough

bellingham is close enough — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:32:02 -0800

Bars that get patrons drunk enough to vomit should be cited for overserving liquor.

Comment by El Diablo

El Diablo — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:11:58 -0800

What about the basterds who shit/piss all over the toilet but in it.?

Comment by harry sack

harry sack — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:18:46 -0800

clean up my puke for free yew bar twat

Comment by Harry

Harry — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:32:42 -0800

I barfed off a barstool in Detroit and they wouldn't let me leave until I cleaned it up.

Comment by Harry

Harry — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:34:46 -0800

Cleaning Fruit Loop Yuke on New Year's Day. That wins. Happy f*ing New Year, huh?

That kid's mom gets the $25 fee.

Comment by Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:35:40 -0800

@9,

And mothers who over feed their kids Fruit Loops on New Year's Day then take them to the video store should also be fined.

T, let me guess, you no longer can eat Fruit Loops...

Comment by curious

curious — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:12:32 -0800

What would say, GG Allin have been fined?

Comment by stacy

stacy — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:25:25 -0800

two of the bars I used to work at always paid a barf bonus to whichever poor barback had to clean it up... both places 20 bucks.

Comment by i'd say

i'd say — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:14:08 -0800

GG Allin gets a blood-poo bonus. $5.

Comment by mark

mark — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:37:13 -0800

I used to work at Earl's on the Ave, and we gave them an option. They could either clean it up or not. If they chose not, we would not let them back in the bar, EVER. If you chose to do this you must be prepared to "Stand Tall". When the offending party tries to come back in, (tonight, tomorrow, or next month) someone must tell that person to their face why they are not being let in. Something like...
You puked on the bench and refused to clean it up. You proved what kind of Character you have, and I don't want that kind of person in my bar. I have found this approach to work with most everyone including Gang Bangers, College Students, Red Necks, Cowboys, or any ofther variety or prick. The bitch is that you must stand tall and tell it like it is. They may hate you but they Will Respect you. If they respect you then you will be safe.

Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER

UNPAID BLOGGER — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:37:30 -0800

I think 18 has the right idea in the long run- The problem with trying to enact a fee is the fact that the offender is completely shitfaced to begin with; Did they spend all their money on booze? Did they pay with card? Ether way, your not getting compensation.

A more effective and creative way to enforce such a fee would be to take a picture of the offender caught red handed- keep the evidence, and when they try to return at a future date show them the picture and force them to pay the puke fee for entry... but even then you run the risk of retaliation from entitled assholes.

Best to ban them forever.

Comment by Graw

Graw — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:02:04 -0800

I think the bar should give them a trophy

Comment by -C

-C — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:11:52 -0800

I agree with Mark Winters and unpaid blogger. Those are more realistic options.

Comment by drheavy

drheavy — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:41:10 -0800

I remember cleaning behind the speakers at the Crocodile one night and finding a glass full of puke. If its in a glass do they still have to pay the fine?