Being Hot Ends at 36
Once you hit 36, say buh-bye to being considerd considered beautiful, hot or appealing. Or at least it *seems* that's what St James Powerhouse (http://www.powerhouse.sg/) would have women who are 36 years and older believe. (Hmmmm, I wonder what they think about men 36 and older).
In The Sunday Times yesterday, there was an article about how St James Powerhouse refused to extend Ladies Night privileges to a woman because she was not a "lady" (ie. she was older than 35).
Whilst any establishment has a right to whatever rules or guidelines they want, I think SJPowerhouse is being terribly myopic, sexist, ageist (is there such a word?) and just plain stupid. And boy does their spokesperson need some serious media training and an urgent infusion of common sense. He had a BAD case of foot-in-mouth disease.
In essence, the way I read the spokesperson's comments, it *sounds* like SJPowerhouse is saying that:
- They are a pickup joint (ie. they prefer nubile young things so that the men will come)
- Women over 35 damage their profile of being a hip and happening place, especially on Ladies Night. (Out, you old hags!)
- They don't mind upsetting women with spending power (the over 35 crowd has arguably more spending power and disposable income) & who probably go there and spend more than *some* younger people who nurse one drink the whole night.
- Women over 35 are not ladies (clearly, since Ladies Night does not apply to over-35's. By the way, a quick check of the web site refers to it as GIRLIES NIGHT. HAHAHAHAHAH! How very happening)
I wonder how SJPowerhouse will feel if people over 35 stopped giving them business? After all, the over-35 crowd is not welcome, are they? Oh wait, I keep forgetting ... this is a WOMAN thing.
Oh, in case you are wondering, I ceased being "hot" a few years ago. HAHHAHAHAHH! Yeah, I woke up one February morning and BOOM, that was it.
Stupid goats.
PS. I have a friend who goes clubbing and happily buys 4 - 5 drinks (for herself, and this does not include the people she is with) each time. She knows how to have a good time even though she's above 35. She was going to check out some salsa place at St James, but has decided not to patronize them. She'd rather go where her presence is valued. Clever lady.
16 comments:
i read it. and i laughed. at the silly bouncer. how little brains he has! st james is frequented (imho) majorly by leery old men and men trying to revive their youth. it can be so funny observing them. and frankly it's the women above 35 or 32 who dress really well and make it a fun party.
the younger set just don't have the money to spend, or look like fashion victims or wannabes.
eioowww. i still avoid st james to this date. won't go there if i can help it.
Hello imp! It boggles the mind how silly some people can be ... and it gets even more astounding when they open their mouths to the media. BOY do these people need better communications counsel.
They could've been a lot less offensive.
And thanks abt the warning about leery old men ... hahahha! Not that I'm in any state to party right now :))
That sounds so obnoxious. They're putting themselves out of the list of places to club.
And here I was thinking I'd go catch up on all the fun I've missed after giving my best yrs to my kids! The dreaded B-day is coming upon me soon in Sep! Shudder, how'd I morph into a matronly cow just like that!
If all their business rivals thought like them, all u ladies better think twice abt having babies b4 35 so u can live it up b4 your expiry dates. But wait..., then where would all their desirable nymphets come from 20 yrs on??
Hello Wildgoose! Obnoxious is the word ... and I can't believe how shortsighted they are. Goodwill is something that money cannot buy, and they've now lost tons of it.
I think they could've handled the situation much, much better.
Hello Missy B! Yep. At 11.59pm, you're still hot and then 61 seconds later, hellooooo cow-hood.
PS. I had to laugh our loud at your comment about "expiry date! Hahahahha! Good choice of words.
still laughing at that faux pas today! latest exchange had categories: lamb (35 and under) and mutton, hag, auntie (over 35). Even men (the enlightened ones, I mean) found the treatment offensive.
Hey,3A Gurl! Yeah, I've trawled through some of the forums and had to laugh too. :D
this is a case of ageism (there is such a word) at its glaring ugliest. And it will be foolish of our young sisters to not join us in our protest.
Hello Sinlady. It's very disappointing that in this day and age, cave-man concepts of what makes a woman hot still exist. It's DISGUSTING.
I would hardly equate being a 'Lady' with age. Not to be rude, but alot of young minxes could hardly be called ladies??
Hi Chev! Yeah, they should call it "Young Things, Come and Be A Honeypot And Attract the Men Night." I think this silly ageist and sexist guideline they have in place is an insult to men too ... *real* men.
Ah, here i am, another expired commdity, but only too happy to strike SJ out of my 'chiong' list. I'd rather be jamming with uncles
Heeey, Suzie Wong! You are just hot stuff lah, and WHEREVER you are, it's sure to be a wonderful party. Where YOU are is where the "chiong" is :D
Dare I comment =D Not to say I wanna be called MDL (mutton dressed as lamb =D) but who the heck wants to hang out at a place where the primary objective is to 'attract the men'. I mean why else would they discriminate? Its just age stereo-typing......young means more attractive = higher male patronage.
So let St James depend on the wannabes and see how long they last =D
Hello Belinda! You are sooo right -- WHO really would want to hang out at a place just to be a honeypot/bait for leery fellas. Even if I were the right demographic, I'd be insulted.
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