Bouncers control the world and have the power to turn your night out into a damp squib.
A doorman recently refused Paul McCartney entry into a Grammy awards after-party. Why? Because he could.
No real reason was given but, then again, valid reasons and excuses are optional when you are in complete control of access to a club.
Thanks to our readers for getting involved on Twitter with the hashtag #ThingsIrishBouncersSay. Here are some of your suggestions, followed by a few of our own.
@JOEdotie #thingsirishbouncers say ‘not tonight, it’s 21s” “I’m 23” *bouncer looks at ID again* “shit…nah not tonight lads”
— Brian (@BecauseImBrian) February 17, 2016
@JOEdotie get a coffee and come back in half an hour #thingsIrishBouncersSay
— Chris Duignan (@Christophaaa_) February 17, 2016
Where are ye lads comin’ from#thingsirishbouncerssay
— kevin letford (@redenemykev) February 17, 2016
“Regulars only”
“But I AM a regular”
“Regulars only”#ThingsIrishBouncersSay— Daz (@dazcush) February 17, 2016
dotie
Lads I’m sorry, ye are fine but I can’t let him in (points to lad who’s smashed) #ThingsIrishBouncersSay
— Andrew Yates (@freddy6T6) February 17, 2016
“Stand aside there please” #ThingsIrishBouncersSay
— Alastair (@sonofbelial) February 17, 2016
And some others…
1. “We have a strict no runners policy.”
2. “Sorry pal, your white socks are giving me a headache.”
3. “No mate, your haircut suggests you’ve got issues beyond my understanding.”
4. “Your name is not on the list.”
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