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Reader Poll Replies:
* I am not sure about politically correct, but I dont want
some hairy guy severing me a drink at 2am. Bob T. FL
* This sounds like another ploy for
someone to get their name in the news. I hope no one takes them serious,
I sure dont and dont want them to be in a short outfit. yuck! David
H. NY
* Cocktail waitress or beverage
sever? No difference. What is unsaid is the attire. Don't wish to
see a guy in a costume and heels like the gals at Paris. Otherwise, I am
used to male servers who can be found in various MS casinos. They
are usually faster and more efficient probably because they wear street
shoes vs. high heels. Gal or guy - I don't care. Just don't leave
me wait 20 minutes for my adult beverage - assuming one comes around at
all....lol! Bob Miller St. Pete., FL
* I see nothing wrong with having a
male cocktail waiter..I think Women would appreciate it as much as men
have a sexy cocktail waitress bringing a drink to them.... Thank
You, Peggy Barger
* My opinion is that men can be hired
as cocktail waiters, I could care less who brings me a drink and I'll
tip them all the same, but men should defintely not be hired as cocktail
waitresses. Perhaps there is an unintentional confusion between terms in
your question, waitress versus waiter, but hiring men as waitresses
brings drag queens or female impersonators on to the casino floor
serving tourists. That's Ok for a laugh or two over a short while (hours
or days), but in the long run is a complete waste of time. If I
want to see a drag show I'll go catch Frank Marino's show, but leave me
alone when I'm playing video poker, please! Besides, no female
impersonator can ever compete with a God-created woman in the cocktail
waitress costumes used at Orleans and Sunset Station. There's just
nothing else like it. Does the market ask for this new
product, which is to say, have casino patrons asked for male waitresses?
If not, skip this entire subject. It's a waste of time and a transparent
attempt at the perennial 15 minutes of fame by self-serving poilitical
activists. Respectfully, Steve Greenhow Austin,
Texas
* My favorite casino in the Orleans, and
one of the main reasons that is is, is due to their amazing coctail
waitress' and the outfits. Men? No way! Joe Espinoza
O'Fallon, MO
* yes, especially if they don't have
hairy legs. bill schmeltzer rockford, il
* Why not. I would enjoy a nice
looking man serving my drink. have you noticed how many women are
playing in the casino's? Why should that be a female exclusive job. It's
2007 not 1967. Claire Latsko Audubon, PA
* Absolutly the eye candy ladies
should not be the only ones getting to run there butts off giving
ungratefull patrons drinks. Jerry Burr Vero Beach, FL
* I see no reason why not.
There are a lot of women customers in casinos. I wouldn't mind a male
cocktail waitress, if they looked and dressed like chippendale dancers.
Caroline Downs Tye, Texas
* I've been comming to Vegas
for 30 some years. 20 years ago I would have said "Heck No!" But,
nowdays, I would be happy to have anyone as a cocktail server, as it
seems that service now is few and far between as compared to years past.
Chuck Merica Omaha, NE
* Men should not be hired as cocktail
waitresses but as cocktail waiters. It would be very nice to see a firm
six-pack instead of cleavage. I'd love it! There's nothing wrong with
pleasing all the patrons and not only the men. There are some
good-looking hunks in Las Vegas that are being wasted in other jobs when
they could be bringing in female customers if they brought us drinks
dressed in a skimpy outfit and a smile. I say bring 'em on! Donna
Maineville, OH
* Heck yes, and it's about time. And,
they better be wearing something very skimpy and tight, too! Don't
forget, that they need to be very good looking with excellent bodies.
Yes, tell me what casino they are working in and I'll be there!
Excellent idea and I garantee, the casino that starts using men as
coctail waiters along with waitresses, will be bringing in the moola-la.
......and isn't that what's it's all about? Thaddea Sweitzer
Sterling, Illinois
* Absolutely Yes. Let`s let the lady
gamblers enjoy some Vegas sights as well. Heather Miller
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
* know way cocktail waitresses in
vegas are the most pretty wonen you can fine . (no men in that group).
jim miller worcester ma
* It would be difficult to
discriminate against the hiring of males, but I'd prefer it if the ratio
of females to males on any one shift was 8:1, or even 10:1. I'd still
rather order from an attractive female while I'm enjoying the casino.
John Frawley La Mesa / California
* yes, I do think that men
should be hired as cocktail waiters, I would like to see some men in
tight pants or some other costume that I could enjoy looking at, right
now the waitresses are all for men to look at, but what about the women,
we need something to look at too. too. Bernice Huser
* Although female hostesses are one
of the many sightseeing items LV is known for, it's time to move with
the times. The males would have Very nice looking, very gracious and fit
male hostesses to serve the women that visit in LV. I'd tip a good
looking man taking care of me and my friends! Jennie Sanchez
Clovis, CA
* I see no reason why men
should be excluded from delivering drinks in the casinos. It would be no
different to me than men as waiters in a restaurant. If you will notice,
there are as many, or more, women playing in the casinos as men and I'm
sure they would just as soon see good looking men as nice looking women.
Karen Sue Means Excelsior Springs, MO
* I am all for it. Why shouldn't men
have a chance to make great tips by serving women. Of course they must
be kind and attentive. We women don't really care about appraising body
parts by checking the skimpy clothes, high heels and fishnet stockings.
Kathleen Cahill Dallas, Texas
* I think a good looking male
in the almost buff would be good for business for females after all they
like eye candy too. Maybe dressed like the chip-n-dales would be cool.
Lonnie Knick Normal/ Illinois
* I am female and would Love to have
a "hottie" deliver me drinks while I play the slots. Come on....give us
females some eye candy too. All you males have been eyeing the half
dressed cocktail waitresses long enough. It's time to make us ladies
happy too! I vote For It. Mary J. Webster Oklahoma
City OK
* It would not bother me if a male
waiter brought me drinks while I was gambling , but to me it would take
away from the Las Vegas atmosphere of beautiful women cladly dressed
serving drinks. I enjoy being waited on while playing slot machines by
these beautiful women. My wife on the other hand may feel just the
oppsite. The bottom line is I just want my drink and not have to wait a
long time for it. kevin buckley salisbury beach, Ma
* If women can do men' jobs then men
can be a cocktail waitress, which they would be considered waiters. And
they should have to wear skimpy clothes also, I am all for it.
Janet Baumann Bolingbrook, IL
* It would certainly be interesting
to go into a casino with men as cocktail waitresses. As a women, I would
enjoy having a male waitress. I think it would attract more women to
play in those sections of the casino. Just like the men enjoy looking at
the waitresses, the women would ejoy the same scenery. Chris
Graziano Utica, NY
* I think it would be okay for
men to be cocktail waitresses. Why should the men that gamble be the
only ones to benefit from have a nice piece of eye candy bring them
drinks? Tell you what, if I had a man bringing me drinks for playing in
the casino.....i would probably be more inclined to play more!
Kaye Miles Chesterfield, VA
* I think male cocktail
waitresses is a no go for me. Maybe for the young gals it might be a
turn on but not me. I guess I shouldn't say this but guys are already
trying to put the moves on gals and that would just make it easier for
them. Shirley Cotterman Sidney, Ohio
* I say Heck No! this occupation is
has been performed by beautiful women ever since I can remember, it
creates a certain mystque that should never be tampered with. Gambling
and Cocktail waitresses go hand in hand like a sacred institution. John
Crouch Los Angeles, Ca
* It seems only fair. Woman
wanted equal rights and work in fields that usually men work in. When
Atlantic City Casinos were on strike I seen some young men working as
coctail waitresses. Remember women you wanted equal rights now it is
their turn. Nancy Port Jervis NY
* It would be strange, but I
guess if they really want to wear those cute cocktail waitress
outfits..... Patti Williams Flushing, Mi
* Men as cocktail waitresses is
ridiculous. Some people will try anything for publicity. But if they
want to be waitresses that bad, I guess they could find work in the gay
bars. Good place for them! Rick Stein
* Yes to male cocktail waiters, why
not do somthing for the women to look at? Susie Keller
Veedersburg
* I think men should be hired. In
fact, I have been waited on by a cocktail waiter at Bally's last year.
What's more amazing, I still remember his name, Jackson. The reason why?
Not only was this a first, being waited on by a cocktail waiter, but
this guy was good. Of course, it's always nice to have an attractive
waitress coming around to look at, but bottom-line, people want great
service. What good is a hot blonde waitress if she's bringing You hot
beer? Service is not gender-oriented. Alex Zangotsis
Burlington/NC
* Yes Only hot guys dressed in
revealing clothes. Vegas is all about men. Its a slap in a womans face
to watch her husband drool over half naked women. And what do women get?
To feel inadequate and ugly. Men would not like it at all if the tables
were turned. Oh sure, we can go to some male strip club pay to go see
some guy strip down to his underwear. Men get to see that much in the
casinos for free. It boils down to they dont want to see it nor do they
want their wives looking at it. Diane Oregon
* Equal rights means equal rights.
What's good for the Goose is good for the gander. I just want to see the
kind of tips the guys will get. I doubt if they will be as easy on the
eyes as the women and will be tipped accordingly and I know that the
waitresses depend on tips to survive. (I hope everyone tips well for the
"free" drinks they receive). John Overland Park, Kansas
* Absolutely! It would be helpful if
they were really serious and not just trying to make a statement or get
15 minutes of fame. How long did it take the airlines to seriously
consider using men as flight attendants? I personally wouldn't mind
seeing a little male flesh serving me my next drink! Verna
Abercrombie Andover, KS
* my wife might like it if they have
there *%@&'s hangin half way way out of there pants. paul
appleton wis
* There are things in life that
should not be tampered with! However, if the men insist, I say go
for it as long as they wear the same work clothes as the women, high
heels and all, or is it less. John H. Buckingham Byron,
Minnesota
* There absolutely should be male
cocktail waiters! But they must be built like the Thunder From Down
Under guys, and dress like them too. Hey, if male casino patrons get to
ogle scantily clad waitresses in bustiers, why shouldn't we ladies get
some eye candy too? Becky Niendorff San Antonio, TX
* Men Should be allowed to work as
cocktail waitress. The dress code sould be the same for both men and
women. Short skirts and all. No discrimination! If a man wants to wear
the same outfit as a women then he should. He probably wouldn't get many
tips. Michael Heldt Portage IN
* I believe that the question might
be moot. I believe that there are males serving cocktails at the Rio. At
least that is the only Hotel/casino that I remember where there are
males in this line of work. i for one don't care what gender serves me a
drink as long as they are proper ,courteous and prompt. A custumer
doesn't wish to be left without service either way. That is my opinion
on the matter. Chuck Middagh Tucson, Arizona
* Gosh, no ! There are certain things
I will Not ask a man for. One of them is a drink. If I wanted a
good-looking guy to flirt with me so he'll get a begger tip, I'll go to
a gay bar.... Not that there's anything wrong with that. ( Seinfeld
episode ) Steven Tillinger Cleveland, OH
* I do not see why men should be
excluded from being cocktail waitpersons. If women want equality - why
not men! P.S. Why not put the guys in skimpy costumes also so the
women can enjoy themselves - great eye candy. Freda Roth
Las Vegas, NV
* Is nothing in Vegas sacrosanct?
first the Dunes, then the Sands and now this! Elvis - please save them
from themselves! Thomas Turner Overland Park /Kansas
* Yes, Yes, Yes, Give us women
something to look at! I'm pretty sure men can walk and talk and
take a drink order at the same time, so let 'em at it. Lori
Wisconsin
* Why not, if their good looking!
Women need eye candy too. Brionna New York
* Yes! Why not put them in skimpy
outfits you could draw in all the ladies. Cyndi Oldenburgh
Willoughby, Ohio
* Men getting the drinks, no
problem. Just be pleasant and be quick with the drinks! It just might
not be as easy as they might think. Good Luck guys. c hall
MA
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