Other, Stories - Monday, July 27, 2009 12:27 - 13 Comments

Kosmo and Shitty Night Clubs

On the bus back to Boston right now. Bus’s have free Wifi now, how sick is that?

On Saturday night, the guys I was working with and I ran into Kosmo, winner of Season 1 of VH1 Pickup Artist. It was an amusing situation that involved us blowing him out, fat chicks, some empty threats and a lot of awkwardness. But after a bit, I actually insisted that we leave him alone because despite everything he seemed like a really nice guy — just really off. I mean, he was wearing his red medallion from the show in the club, how could we NOT fuck with him?

But while I’m here, I want to rant a bit about how shitty some nightclubs are getting. A lot of these “high end” night clubs (or what they’re starting to call “Ultra Lounges” — gag) are turning into money pits.

We were at a place called M2 (or the artist formerly known as Mansion) in west Manhattan. Now, I was at this place a year or two ago and it was kinda lame then. Well, it’s taken it to a whole new level… a new level that’s becoming way too common.

Basically these clubs are beginning to operate by cashing in on people’s insecurity. Every detail of the club is meticulously DESIGNED to make you not feel cool enough. And the only way to feel cool? If you’re a guy, spend a shit ton of money. If you’re a girl, hook up with a guy spending a shit ton of money.

Let me set the scene from M2 the other night: Continue…