Vietnam

Morley returned from a business trip to Vietnam, the first time he's been to Asia. Lucky bastard. For years I'd been extolling the virtues of Asian women as if I had first hand experience and he goes off to get first hand experience. On the other hand, he can extol the virtues of, at the very least, Vietnamese women from first hand experience.

Lucky bastard.

Of course, my fantasies were shattered. I figured all Asian countries were like the stereotypical view of Thailand, a "me luv you long time" sort of vision but it weren't so. If and when Morley is in any shape to tell tales he will hopefully do so.

Damn lucky bastard.

More on a new Entertainment Business Model

Or perhaps this should be called "Moron: a new Entertainment Business Model?!?" as frankly I can't see adult clubs existing outside of being social gatherings. The Internet has pretty much brought the sex aspect indoors. Why shell out entrance, drinks, and bucks when you can buy a fifth or a cheap six-pack, go online, and...well...save the singles for something else?

If you need to talk to someone you can, again, go online and do web chat. Anytime. Cheaper.

I guess there are two reasons clubs won't quietly disappear.

1. The ritual of going to such places for bachelor parties and what-not. Yet, counter to this, is the argument that by hiring your own stripper is more intimate and interesting. This I say from experience. However it's the ritual of going, especially with a group of like-minded friends.

2. It does get you out of the house. If your house is over run with critters and family, a night out with friends to a club can be a relief.

There would be a third reason but it doesn't apply in L.A. and I call it the Fox Effect. In Santa Monica many moons ago there was a legendary place on Wilshire called the Fox Inn. You went there to drink, sing songs, get rowdy, get drunk, harass your fellow drinkers, and ultimatly get very drunk. The Fox could drain a glass faster than anyone, even while standing on his head. He would play a piano, sing nasty songs, and torment the hell out of you. Going to the bathroom - and you would have to go sometime - would bring out a chorus of "It's a small world" as he graphically under-estimated your pecker length.

But that's what a good club needs. A Fox. Some alcohol. Fun. "Shotgun Willie's" with a Fox would have been spectacular insane.

Good Morning Vietnam and SFV

Morley is out on business in Vietnam. He'll soon report back on entertainment (or lack thereof).

Here's what I can't figure out. Morley and I live in the San Fernando Valley which is reputedly the Porn Capital of the World. So why does the porn suck out here? Why is porn so damn expensive? Why is the entertainment so lacking?

I know that part of the answer is that, although many of the porn companies are here, that doesn't necessarily translate into better selection or savings. But one would hope.

The lack of entertainment, or lack of quality in entertainment, I think is due to an obsolete business model. Clubs are trying to go more upscale and present a wholesome image but it's a double whammy. The Economy stinks so people can't afford the upscale and even if they can afford it, once inside it's still the same method of operations: You, your cash, separated ASAP.

Unfortunately I'm not sure how to improve the business model. Ideas anyone?