Folks, I’m sipping my morning coffee and reading about the latest trend in London and New York, where private members clubs are all the rage. Apparently, people are willing to shell out thousands of dollars for access to these exclusive spaces, and I’m thinking, what’s the big deal? I mean, can’t they just go to a regular bar like everyone else? But hey, I guess that’s the point – these clubs are for those who don’t want to mingle with the common folk. Bless their hearts, they want to pay top dollar to be around people who are just as fancy as they are.
I’m looking at the numbers, and it seems like these private clubs are booming. New establishments are popping up all over the place, and people are eating it up. CNN’s Business & Economics Reporter Anna Cooban is asking the question, is the future of city nightlife going to be “members only”? I’m thinking, maybe, but only if you’re into that sort of thing. I mean, I like a good happy hour as much as the next guy, but paying thousands for the privilege of drinking with rich people? No thanks.
You can’t help but wonder what’s driving this trend. Is it the exclusivity, the prestige, or just the fact that people have too much money to burn? Somewhere in Atlanta, a producer thought this sounded like a great story, and I’m inclined to agree. It’s definitely an interesting phenomenon, and it raises some questions about affordability and accessibility in cities. I mean, what about the regular bars and pubs that are struggling to stay afloat? Do they stand a chance against these luxury clubs?
I’m no expert, but it seems to me that this is just another example of the haves and have-nots. The people who can afford to shell out thousands for a private club membership are probably not too worried about the affordability crisis. But hey, that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, right? As I finish my coffee, I’m left thinking that the future of city nightlife might indeed be “members only”, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. After all, there’s always the local watering hole for the rest of us, and who needs fancy when you can have friends and a cold beer?
Armchair patriot. Believes in the free market, cold beer, and that there’s always a guy named George behind every CNN segment.
Former remote-throwing champion turned #1 couch commentator on liberal panic in the media. Born in Texas (or so his mug says), he earned a degree in Fake Newsology & Beer Philosophy from YouTube University.
