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Bachelor Beat
Vol 26 Issue 7 ~ August 21, 2003

  The Sin City Experience
 
Jeff
Maher

Vegas. Vegas. Vegas. Just hearing the name gives me chills. Coming back from a Vegas vacation just before the beginning of school is something I don’t suggest to anybody. Here I am ready to face my last semester of college, the most important one, and my mind is bouncing off the walls. Instead of thinking about post-graduation life, I’m making plans for my next trip. Instead of paying tuition, I’m wondering where $1,300 went in 4 days. Instead of sending out resumes and carefully selecting a job market, I’m starting a diet plan to become a Chippendale.
Vegas really corrupted me, but I’ve got no regrets. If anything, the trip opened my eyes to new opportunities and paths for my future. The city is absolutely perfect for singles. In fact, many locals say whoever came up with the name ‘Sin City’ was too wasted to remember adding the ‘g-l-e’ at the end. And I can see why. Everyone down there was hot and looking to hook up.

City scape of Denver from a vantage point

A BORING HOMECOMING
It was quite depressing coming home to Denver after partying for a week in Vegas.

Las Vegas isn’t a place to take your family. Many tourists make that mistake and end up cooped up in their hotel room with a bible wishing they had gone to Disneyland instead.
Porn pamphlets and escort ads scatter the streets, pimps stroll the sidewalks, and hookers, junkies, and circus freaks rule the night. You can’t walk through a casino without gambling away your mortgage, and you can’t walk into a Fat Burger without being badgered by a half-naked skank asking if you’re looking for some fun. Beautiful girls are seen everywhere wearing 4-inch see through high heels and zebra skirts short enough to expose all the ham. The clubs have a unique mix of ladies, ranging from the typical tourists looking for a good time, to the ones in the midst of a downward spiral hoping to get jobs as call girls to support their drug addictions. The most popular attractions are peep shows, the most popular people are perverts with fat wallets, and the sweet smell of greed hovers endlessly over the city. It’s not a place for husbands, wives, children, or grandparents, but it’s the perfect place for somebody like me.
I went there with my roommate, Brandon Brown, who has accompanied me on trips to South Padre, Cancun, San Diego, and Pensacola. We didn’t expect anything to top Cancun, but Vegas certainly came close. It was the same in the sense that we did our usual pattern, drink all night, sleep all day, and keep our big pimpin’ skills at an all time high. It was different because we had the chance to win money and also had our own transportation to get us around.
We flew in on a Monday to Vegas International Airport and I was immediately overcome by the amount of slot machines in the terminal. Since it was my first trip to Vegas being over 21, I had to try once. So I quickly blew $5 and went on my way. No problem, I had lots of money to spend. We found a sweet deal for the trip that got us 4 days and 4 nights at the New York New York plus airfare for only $220 each.
Our hotel had one of the best locations on the strip. The New York New York sits on the South end where all the action is. The hotel is designed as a mini replica of New York City. A 50-foot tall Statue of Liberty stands proudly out front, and about a half-dozen tall buildings make up the hotel’s rooms. The rooms were average, and the service was complete crap (they get enough business to not care about their guests), but the lobby was the most impressive. Beyond the lines of slot machines, classy restaurants and bars surround the mini streets resembling lower Manhattan. Just past the poker tables and roulette wheels, an escalator leads up to a large arcade room and the famed roller coaster ride. The roller coaster was a complete waste of time and money ($15 per person), and only lasts about 20 seconds. Next to the arcade room was one of my favorite restaurants, Nathan’s Famous. Since Nathan’s first opened in 1914 on Coney Island, their menu of hot dogs and pizza has become world renown. I personally enjoyed the hot dog bites, which were mini corn dogs that I think would be great at baseball games. There were several theaters within the hotel, one in particular was showing Zumanity, a pornographic version of Cirque De Solei. Posters and signs were everywhere on the strip, displaying the male and female performers embracing each other in full nudity.
Since we came in on an early flight, we decided to take an afternoon walk on the strip. The heat was unbearable. We quickly realized that 110-degree weather allows you to do a limited amount of activity. After every 10 feet of walking, we would stop in random stores to get a blast of air conditioning. It wasn’t long before I flagged down a courtesy bicyclist to take us the rest of the way. The bicyclists volunteered to have the crappy job of hauling tourists around in a two-seater canopy on wheels. Personally, I would rather clean monkey cages with my tongue than have their job. Other than the fact that it was a slow ride, and a sweaty man’s ass in spandex was inches from my face, it was a decent way to get along the strip. But when we passed Sin City Scooters, my eyes lit up.

Brandon and Jeff on scooters
THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL IN VEGAS
Me and Brandon used mopeds to get us around on the strip. It was a great way to pick up girls.

Sin City Scooters is a place that rents scooters and mopeds for the tourists who want to see the entire strip. Dave Nanni, the owner, assured me and Brandon that we wouldn’t regret renting mopeds for our trip. We were hesitant at first, thinking that other guys would beat our asses, and girls would think we were homos on a shopping spree. But after seeing other mopeds riding along, we decided that it was acceptable in Vegas. Now that I look back on it, I wouldn’t have done it any other way. The mopeds made our trip enjoyable. So, for roughly $75 a day, we each had a pimp ride to get us around. We also didn’t have to pay for gas, and we could ride anywhere at anytime. As surprising as it may be, we picked up a lot of girls on our bikes. When sitting at stoplights, girls would approach us and ask for rides. And do you think we did? Hell yes. I specifically remember two flight attendants who we gave rides to Treasure Island and then ended up hanging out with them the following night. It was a great way to pick up. And speed wasn’t a problem. The bikes topped out at about 55mph, which easily gets you past the old people chugging along in their Buick Regals taking pictures of everything that moves. Thanks to the bikes, we were able to park pretty much anywhere, weave in and out of traffic, and best of all, we visited almost every major hotel and club. Next time you go to Vegas I highly suggest you use them. For more information about Sin City Scooters, go to www.sincityscooters.com, or call (702) 303-1833.
We went to clubs like Studio 54, Ice, Rain, and Light. But my two favorites were the Ghost Bar and Club Skin, both located at the Palms hotel about a mile west of the strip. Club Skin is an outdoor nightclub that is comparable to Blue67 here in Denver, except it’s larger, more exclusive, and real celebrities go there, not a bunch of wanabees wearing shades at night acting like millionaires hiding their Saturn’s parked across the street. Not that I have anything against Blue67, but it certainly attracts a cheesy crowd. By day, Skin is the outdoor pool of the Palms hotel, but by night, it transforms into one of the most desirable clubs in Vegas. Whoever thought of that is a damn genius. Travis from Blink 182 and actor Paul Walker were among the crowd, not to mention the largest display of eye candy I’ve ever seen. All of the girls at Skin had Playboy magazine potential, but they were as bitchy as can be. I saw Brandon get rejected more times that night than Fat Albert did in his entire life. The pools were lit up with pink and lavender lights, and sexy mermaids swam around and made out with each other for tips. In the center, exotic dancers made mouths drop on floating platforms and often allowed the mermaids to lick their legs up and down. It was like nothing I’d ever seen. I sat in one of the many hammocks off to the side enjoying the whole scene. The one time I was approached was by two gorgeous brunettes wearing matching black short skirts that fitted nicely around their beautifully toned bodies. We talked or a while, and then they asked me to take them back to my hotel room. Of course I was in shock, but I didn’t even get the chance to get excited about it before they told me, “$1,000 per hour and you can have us both.” Oh well, I guess that’s Las Vegas.
At that point I decided that half the girls at Skin were hookers, and the other half were lesbians. Cool club, but not the best place to meet anybody. After Skin closed down at 1:30am, everyone went to the Ghost Bar. The Ghost Bar is basically an after hours extension of Skin, and is located on the 51st floor of the Palms hotel. The view is absolutely incredible, and it stays open until 6:00am. One of the more interesting parts about the place is a section of the floor on the balcony made of glass, allowing you to look all the way down. If you’re afraid of heights, don’t do it.
When we weren’t cruising around on our mopeds and checking out all of the sites, we spent our time on Industrial Road, which is best described as the Colfax of Las Vegas. Industrial Road is where you find all of the sleaze in Vegas. You can find strip clubs, whore houses, exotic massage huts, hooker stations, crack dealers, addicts, sex shows, hornballs, perverts, nympho zoos, diseased bums, horny cats, and enough free X-rated flyers and posters to open your own porn shop. We immediately began looking for homes to buy in that area.
We ended up spending a lot of money at a strip club called Cheetahs. It was probably the classiest strip joint in Vegas, and we immediately became house favorites because of our good looks and $100 bills. The girls there said it was nice to actually get a couple of hot young college boys, and constantly fought over us for lap dances. And of course I spent all my money and then some because the girls there are truly irresistible. With Carmen Electra and Pamela Anderson look-a-likes at your disposal, you can’t help but rape the ATM machine and give them all your cash. We were stupid enough to ask half the strippers if they wanted to take a ride with us on our mopeds after they got off work. I guess it was desperation that led us to think that they would actually prefer to do that rather than go home to please their sugar daddies in their pimped out BMW’s and Mercedes. But oh well, we’re college students and we’re allowed to be retarded.
After we would leave strip clubs like Cheetahs and Crazy Horse II, I would stumble back to our hotel lobby drunk and bankrupt, and head straight to the slot machines. Gambling is a terrible thing to do in Vegas. Tourists are repeatedly teased and mislead by photos on the wall of past big winners, and soon they believe that they too will win big. I was one of those losers, always hoping that my next pull of the slots would make me rich. What a dream. I was feeding the machines $20 and $50 bills as if it were monopoly money, not having a care in the world. Locals told me the dangers of gambling, but of course I didn’t listen. I wanted to learn it on my own, the hard way. Don’t get me wrong, I did win a few times, sometimes pretty big, but I just didn’t know when to stop. I would win $80-$115 at a time, and my hand would try to hit the cash out button, but then I started to get the shakes, and would gamble again. And again, and again until all of my money was gone.
In the end, we left Vegas as broke as can be, but with a lot of great memories and stories to tell around the campfire. I came home realizing three main things. I am addicted to gambling, I love sexy women so much I’ll pay for them to sit on my lap, and I’ll soon be moving to Las Vegas.


THIS WEEK’S AVAILABLE BACHELORETTE

photo of Stacey
MEET STACEY JUGGLES
She's looking for a guy who can appreciate her, even though she has a small chest.

Stacey Juggles, 20, is a single chick in the Denver area searching for an interesting guy. She is currently a sophomore at CU Boulder majoring in proctology with a minor in mental education. With her degree, she hopes to become a licensed physician, but in the meantime she keeps herself busy training to become the next cover girl for Hustler magazine. In addition to a rigorous diet plan and hours of hard workouts, Juggles maintains an active lifestyle playing volleyball and coaching peewee girls league soccer.
When Juggles isn’t studying hard in class, she spends her time working at the Bust It Out Car Wash off Colfax and Speer Boulevard. The car wash just had it’s grand opening last week and is already getting great reviews. Aside from it being an all-nude car wash, Bust It Out offers competitive prices and a great selection of girls to choose from. Many of the girls are former exotic dancers and Hooter’s waitresses, and Juggles says it can be quite intimidating.
“All the girls at the car wash are hot. But I feel like I can compete with them pretty well, and I’ve already made a lot of friends.”
Thanks to the column, I had the privilege of being the first customer at the car wash and I must admit, it’s out of this world. You begin by driving your car into a pitch-black garage. The garage door shuts behind you and suddenly you’re completely blind, everything is dark. Then a sexy voice comes over the intercom and tells you to open your door, but to remain seated. You then sit in silence for a couple of minutes wondering what the hell will happen next. And suddenly, techno music begins playing all around you and multi-colored lights on the ceiling and floors flash. Then, far off in the corner of the room, a yellow door opens and a dozen, beautiful, bare-ass naked girls come running out screaming. Obviously I was quite overwhelmed with the whole scene, but you better believe there was a huge smile on my face. While some of the girls scrub your car using their bodies, others take turns giving you lap dances. It was truly incredible. I actually saw one girl give herself an orgasm off of my windshield wiper. So this whole thing goes on for an hour, and then you back your car out, they blow you kisses goodbye, and you drive off with a very clean car. I loved their motto; “We clean your car in a dirty way.” And the best part of all is that you get this whole experience for only $25 and you don’t have to tip the girls. Sounds too good to be true? Well, I suggest you find out for yourself. To book an appointment at the Bust It Out Carwash, call them at
(303) 887-1456. Ask for a guy named Bran, he’s the manager, and if you tell him you heard about it through my column, he’ll give you $10 off your first visit. So, you get all of this for $15. Can you ask for anything better?
Oops, I guess we forgot about Stacey, our featured bachelorette. Anyway, Stacey is a great girl for any of you out there. I dated her for a while myself until I realized that her chest might suffocate me someday.
When she’s not giving wax jobs at the carwash, you can find Stacey at any of the hot dance clubs downtown. She loves drinking, partying, and meeting new people.


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET STACEY JUGGLES, EMAIL OUR CUPID CONNECTOR AT: bzsaab@yahoo.com

THIS WEEKS AVAILABLE BACHELOR

a guy wearing shades sitting on the toillete
MEET MATT BRANAM
He's looking for a slave to kiss his feet while sitting on his throne.

Wow, take a look at this badass sitting on the pot. His name is Matt Branam, he’s 21, and he’s been a good friend of mine for a long time. I promised to feature him at some point because we all know how many sexy girls read the article. And that’s exactly what he’s looking for. He wants a sexy girl, preferably a blonde with a great body, and one who doesn’t have any emotional attachments. He’s a one-night stand kind of guy and proudly admits it.
The one thing he doesn’t like to admit is where he works. For the past five years, Branam has been employed at the Keebler Factory off I-70. He has the important job of squeezing the fudge in between the tiny Keebler crackers, and then finishes his shift by packaging them up to be sent to our local grocery stores. Friends of ours have made fun of him for it in the past, but he beats them to a pulp every time.
He’s built with massive strength, and most would mistake him for a bodyguard or football player, but the truth is, Branam has always wanted to be a Keebler elf.
“Every since I saw the cute commercials on television when I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to be one of the magical elves,” he says. “But I didn’t know they weren’t real until I had already been working there for 2 years.”
Branam enjoys going out with our crew to the Stampede on Wednesday nights, and has no trouble getting girls to go home with him. The only time it goes bad is when they get in his truck and see all of the Keebler boxes in the back and ask him what they’re all for. And Branam, not being a liar, tells them the truth about his job as a fudge packer, and they always end up laughing hysterically and running away.
As his friend, I’ve tried to introduce him to other occupations, but he really won’t budge when it comes to fudge.
“It’s so gooey and warm,” he says. “And my managers at Keebler let me lick the bottom of the pans that the fudge is made on. It’s so damn good.”
And all that fudge usually has an ugly exit. Branam suffers from what medical experts call DRDML. Millions of Americans suffer from the DRDML (Diarrhea running down my leg) syndrome, but are usually too ashamed to seek medical help. Branam is currently on medication for it, but it takes time to kick in, forcing him to spend a number of hours on the toilet.
Not to mention he stinks like hell everywhere he walks, some people have even nicknamed him, “The walking pile”.
When he’s able to contain himself, Branam enjoys shopping at Park Meadows, watching Looney tunes on TV, and setting up kool-aid stands for the neighborhood kids. Deep down he’s a sensitive guy, and is about as sweet as the stain in his boxers.


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MEETING MATT BRANAM, EMAIL OUR CUPID CONNECTOR AT: bzsaab@yahoo.com

HATE MAIL
Is that all you write about, sex and one-night stands? Don’t you have something more intellectually stimulating to talk about? You’re about as deep as a kiddie pool.
Deb, Lakewood


I don’t know Deb, if you ask me, I think sexual topics are pretty stimulating. And let’s not talk about kiddie pools, I always used to pee in them.
J.M.


How do you even have friends to hang out with? You’re a one-track minded, nympho freak that I wouldn’t be caught dead with. The advice you provide is worthless and has no value.
Ed, Houston, Texas

Funny you ask me that Ed, because I was wondering the same thing. Why would anyone want to hang out with me? And nympho? You better believe it, I get horny when I look at a paper towel dispenser. Such sweet….soft tissue. Mmmmmmm……
J.M.

I think you’re a classic jerk who thrives off other people’s flaws. You remind me of a bully in my high school who ended up killing himself from a drug overdose. I hope you know what’s in store for you.
Ally, Tampa Bay, Florida

Ooooo…that reminds me….I need to go pop some more pills.
J.M.

FAN MAIL
Jeff,
Love the article. You funny. I recently graduated from CSU and can't get a job. I'm feeling like I missed the best year of college the 5th year. I now spend my time doing gardening for my Mom. Now that I am unemployed out of money and no longer around college girls, will I still be able to get layed?. If not what should I do with my life.
Brad, Denver

Thanks for reading Brad, it sounds like you are stuck in a situation like many of my college grad friends. They’re also unemployed and stuck back at home with Mommy, but I wouldn’t worry about it. Although living with the parents again can really suck, I’m sure it’s only temporary. Yes you can still get layed, just don’t tell them that you live at your parents house. Tell them that you’re homeless and hungry, and I guarantee somebody will take you in eventually. And yes, the 5th year is a great year of college. Maybe you could go back for a bit and major in step aerobics this time around. I took the class, and although all the chicks in my class were disgusting, it’s still worth a shot. Best of luck.
J.M.

Your column is hilarious and the guy you featured last week as the available bachelor, the wide receiver, was hot hot hot!!! I’m a big Denver Broncos fan, so if you can introduce me to him that would be great. Keep up the good work!
Janet, Aurora

Thanks Janet, I’m sure Charlie would be pleased to hear your compliment. I could introduce you to him, but he’s pretty picky about the girls he dates. But if you know you’re hot and everything, send me another email with your # and I’ll give it to him. It would help if you send a picture too. Thanks for reading!
J.M.

I can tell from what you write that you’re a player, but your humor makes up for it. I’ve read every column of yours and forward each one to all my friends, and you always can make us laugh, even on crappy Mondays. You would be great to have around at parties.
Mindy, Seattle, Washington

Thanks Mindy, I’m glad I can help with the moody Mondays. And let me know about any parties, I’m going to be up in Seattle during Thanksgiving. Thanks!
J.M.

 

BIO

Jeff Maher is a 23-year old single senior here at Metro State majoring in Speech Communications with an emphasis on Television Broadcasting and minoring in Journalism. Since launching the Bachelor Beat in the Spring semester of 2003, Maher's readership has grown nationwide, and has influenced countless amounts of young men to become better players in the dating game. His controversial style of writing has sparked numerous debates over ethics, morals, and the perception of singles. Maher has a history of being in the public eye around Denver. His self made comedy cable show aired 26 episodes from 1998-2000, and was scouted by Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. He was also the radio voice of Grandma Wellington on 106.7 KBPI where he met disc jockey Rick Kerns. Kerns introduced Maher to stand up comedy, and Maher performed at several comedy clubs in Colorado, including Comedy Works in Denver. After giving up the comedy scene to concentrate on school, Maher got into modeling, and did work for Guess, Iceberg, and Bernini. Maher plans on becoming an entertainment reporter after he graduates this upcoming fall.

 
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