Hooters

[Pixie]

Hmm, i don't see people lining up to see Ixion's man breasts.

Daddaries...

[Pixie]

Why does New Zealand feel compelled to provide exactly the same entertainment for tourists as they can get at home? And don't tourists come here to experience something different? What kind of person would fork out loads of dosh and spend more than 12 hours in cattle class to spend time in Starbucks, Hooters, McDonald's or Shitty O'Kea's?

American tourists

As for Hooters - it will be big with moreporks

[dickytoo]

Hitcher! I am shocked at your distinct lack of insight on this subject, this is NZ, we don't need to resort to vicarious titillation to sell beer. We can sell beer in the shittiest grungiest public bars in the world and make a good profit doing it! No, this effort goes to a much more noble desire than merely selling beer.
This effort goes to supporting the anti-PC movement, men by the thousands will show their support for the movement by drinking beer and gawking at boobies night after night.
It is a powerful statement against the emasculation of man by the feminazi movement, we shall reclaim the right to stare at boobies whenever we choose, and to be proud of being a real man. We shall not bow our heads in shame for having noticed the redhead over there with the incredible rack, and an arse that could crack walnuts. No we shall stand tall and be the lecherous bastards we were always destined to be.

I will begin accepting donations for launching this movement immediately, it will be a national campaign so please give generously and support your fellow men who give of their time and effort to make our agenda known throughout the nation and in every titty bar we can find.

That is such a profound and eloquent statement. When you put it like that, how can I resist? where's the sign up line?

[ManDownUnder]

I will begin accepting donations for launching this movement immediately, it will be a national campaign so please give generously and support your fellow men who give of their time and effort to make our agenda known throughout the nation and in every titty bar we can find.

Where do I sign (and can I use "my special pen"?)

[Oakie]

Unless I'm missing something, I seem to recall that most women have "boobies". I suspect the alure of Hooters isn't "boobies" per se but the "packaging" thereof. It's disappointing when an allegedly advanced civilisation resorts to vicarious titillation to sell beer.

Mmmmmm, vicarious titillation......!

[Waylander]

Why does New Zealand feel compelled to provide exactly the same entertainment for tourists as they can get at home? And don't tourists come here to experience something different? What kind of person would fork out loads of dosh and spend more than 12 hours in cattle class to spend time in Starbucks, Hooters, McDonald's or Shitty O'Kea's?

Sometimes people just miss things from home. Even when only on vacation.

I'm still waiting on a decent Mexican restaurant.

[Karma]

I never knew you were mexican...

[Macktheknife]

Sometimes people just miss things from home. Even when only on vacation.

I'm still waiting on a decent Mexican restaurant.

Have you tried the one in Auckland central
Mexican Cafe
http://www.wr2eat.co.nz/restaurants/...3.asp?cb_id=73
and Pancho's in Hamilton is supposed to be ok, but I haven't been there.
I believe there is another one in Auckland but can't seem to find it yet.

[Waylander]

I never knew you were mexican...

Have a look at a map of north america mate how close is Texas to MExico? Hell, we've even blended our cultures a little and have Tex-Mex wich is different from Mexican food. (it's heaps spicier)

Have you tried the one in Auckland central
Mexican Cafe
http://www.wr2eat.co.nz/restaurants/...3.asp?cb_id=73
and Pancho's in Hamilton is supposed to be ok, but I haven't been there.
I believe there is another one in Auckland but can't seem to find it yet.

Pancho's was gross and nothing like real Mexican food. Will have to try the other one next time I'm up that way though.

[MisterD]

I'm still waiting on a decent Mexican restaurant.

Keep twiddling yer thumbs Waylander, the closest one I know of is in San Diego....

[BuFfY]

Yeah Mexican Cafe is awesome. Pyro and I went ages ago and really enjoyed it

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's disappointing when an allegedly advanced civilisation resorts to vicarious titillation to sell beer.

Dude, you must spend your life being disappointed.

As for hooters. Yes I would go there to check it out.

[betti]

flying burrito brothers cuba st. welly, or christchurch, best mexican food I've tasted over here, and a shed load of different tequila..


www.flyingburritobrothers.co.nz

[Tank]

I hate to say it - I believe that Hooters is not on the agends for NZ at this point in time.

Its not listed on their international list - nor has it been listed on their 'Franchise available' site - apparently NZ is not a priority country for them at this point in time.

Pity - they are actually quite good fun family restaurants - have taken my wife and kids there several times and we all enjoyed it.

To get a franchise you must have at least 100,000-150,000 people within a five mile radius (source Hooters.com) . Given that Queenstown has a population of about 10,000 and only 30,000 in season there is no chance of one opening down there - unless its like the "la hooters" - a piss poor copy that started in Takapuna years ago (and failed almost overnight).

Sorry guys (and Gals)

[Waihou Thumper]

I recall that they were infact taken to court.
A Male applied for the position there and was turned down.....
Even if it was a large male with Man Boobs....lol
I can't remember the outcome but I think it was settled out of court, but created a stir..
Good ole USA...