Was out on Call Lane as well last night and was having the same issues, I usually just go to Wire which with a group of lads, never have any issues going in. But trying to get into Call Lane Social last night was a massive pain.
Bouncers in Leeds
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I've heard bouncers tell people "regulars only tonight lads", just as I've walked in for the first time. If they don't like the look of you they will just make anything up.
The best bouncers IMO are the ones who barely interact with the customers unless they need to - they're there for security/safety and quite frankly the 'door-whore' with the clipboard is the only one who really needs to do any real interaction. Bouncer can just lift the rope when required and observe the queue etc...
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the profession, there do seem to be a higher portion of idiots in the role of doorman. Some of the better clubs do have decent door staff, some will even ask your name and point out your taxi driver etc... though certainly in clubs up north - Leeds, Sheffield etc... the is just a team of bouncers at the door and they seem to want to throw their weight around like they're on some mad power trip and yes, some 18 stone skin head is going to be your taste in fashion and whether they like the look of you and your group.
If a club is going for a selective door policy then they really ought to be leaving it down to the hot chick in her early 20s.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the profession, there do seem to be a higher portion of idiots in the role of doorman. Some of the better clubs do have decent door staff, some will even ask your name and point out your taxi driver etc... though certainly in clubs up north - Leeds, Sheffield etc... the is just a team of bouncers at the door and they seem to want to throw their weight around like they're on some mad power trip and yes, some 18 stone skin head is going to be your taste in fashion and whether they like the look of you and your group.
If a club is going for a selective door policy then they really ought to be leaving it down to the hot chick in her early 20s.
lets be honest there are idiots in all walks of life.
as for not being let in it could be down to a few things, but if its the management telling them who to let in what do you expect them to do ?? just ignore the people who pay there wages and get fired ?
as for not being let in it could be down to a few things, but if its the management telling them who to let in what do you expect them to do ?? just ignore the people who pay there wages and get fired ?
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Why are they called bouncers anyway? Can someone give me a quick history lesson.
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Because they belly bounce you out of the club with great gusto!
So is it a requirement for them to be fat?
I guess its a way to get out of the physical assault charges?
Best bouncers? One time experience of Manchester Canal Street or whatever it's called.
I was wondered why they smiled at me and were so friendly, and commented to my friends at the time... then I got inside. lol. I was unaware it was a gay zone up until that point. I have to say, anytime I've been to any gay area's I've never seen any trouble.
I've seen bouncers in Birmingham throw a gent through a set of doors for nothing, total power trip. Totally unnecessary.. guy was built like a brick **** house, the customer stood no chance.
I was wondered why they smiled at me and were so friendly, and commented to my friends at the time... then I got inside. lol. I was unaware it was a gay zone up until that point. I have to say, anytime I've been to any gay area's I've never seen any trouble.
I've seen bouncers in Birmingham throw a gent through a set of doors for nothing, total power trip. Totally unnecessary.. guy was built like a brick **** house, the customer stood no chance.
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I guess its a way to get out of the physical assault charges?
lol
Anyway bouncers are just human beings. They are just there to intimidate due to their physical size and often with they feel more confident with their similar sized friends.
If a group of lads with similar size went into a club they'd say nothing. People with authority just like to throw power trips, whether bouncers, police, doctors, or councillors. They do it because they can. But then you get people who also do their jobs properly.
Just go to another place, they loose business at the end of the day if the bouncer was being a *****.
Could be worse, a friend of mine was turned away from a club because he was wearing a suit (just finished work). Was told "We don't want your kind of type in here". This was an alternative club. I was in jeans, band tee and hoody, as were my other mates.
I've had the same myself, it's because normal guys who go out in suits stand a fair chance of causing grief in an alternative venue, sucks but it's fair enough imo.
why do people always go on about size of bouncers means nothing
best incendent ive seen was a doorman near me was on the local door and a young traveller wanted to come in the doorman replied no traveller scum and the young lad knocked him out with a single blow
18 stone bloke floored in one traveller even went in and had a drink
best incendent ive seen was a doorman near me was on the local door and a young traveller wanted to come in the doorman replied no traveller scum and the young lad knocked him out with a single blow
18 stone bloke floored in one traveller even went in and had a drink