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Author Topic: Starting as a Bouncer Tuesday....Advice? Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 05-21-2006 07:31 PM                     Well, I've done it...I'm starting a job as a bouncer on Tuesday at the prestigious Dallas Bull Just was wondering if anyone had any advice on anything about a job like this. Thanks Richard  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 05-21-2006 08:05 PM                     Dress up like the Naked Cowboy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_Cowboy with lots of Hans and Franz muscle padding! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_and_Franz And don't forget the spiked brass knuckles and body trim! Oh shit...I can imagine Phil starting to get excited!  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-21-2006 11:46 PM                     Knock somebody out right away. If you're going to work the door you need to get the reputation as a badass. People will try to fuck with you if you don't. Coldcock some poor bastard on your first day on the job and everybody will think, in the back of their minds, "I'd better not try anything with him. He's a crazy MOFO!"  |  IP: Logged Jennifer Pan THE JEN! Posts: 1219 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: Nov 2003 posted 05-22-2006 03:36 AM                        I have a feeling you'll let any girl in.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 05-22-2006 04:59 PM                  Richard, I sorta agree with Randy... Dress up like Ted Nugent and pay some $$$ to a 6'8"/280-pound football-player friend of yours to start a ruckus on the busiest night. Then stage and get in a shouting match with him and tell him he has to leave. Then escalate the yapping argument up to a staged, but believable, altercation between yous two. Then do a "pulled", fake coldcock on him on the 1st punch! You know, movie-style fighting... After you throw him out on his sorry ass, you will either: 1) Gain the respect of all the patrons...even those that were not there! Rumor will spread like wildfire! or 2) Have EVERY wanna-be tough guy challenging to kick your ass and fight! Seriously, congratulations and good luck!  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-22-2006 08:18 PM                     After you knock him out (be it real or staged) march right up to the bar, grab a beer, chug it down, slam the empty on the bar and say: "Dammitt!! I didn't WANT to do it but I HAD to do it! He MADE me do it!" Hopefully, that will prevent some of the assholes from trying to start shit with you just to see if they can get you to fight.  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 05-22-2006 08:24 PM                     Actually Richard, Don't just punch someone out. Depending on the circumstance, you could actually get arrested for assault and battery and/or sued. Chances are slim of that happening, but they are still there. You are far better off learning the same techniques police officers use to subdue suspects without causing them much harm. Something as simple as bending back a thumb or wrist can actually be more effective than punching someone in the face. One of my friends is an assistant manager of a country dance club here in Lawton, and manages the bouncer crew. Usually when a fight breaks out they rush both fighters with group of bouncers and simply carry them out. There are occaisions where using fists or worse is necessary. The bouncer manager I know was stabbed in the arm by one fellow who refused to leave. The manager responded by beating the guy bad enough to put him in the hospital. Justifiable self defense. Any night club worth a damn also needs armed security guards or police officers making frequent patrols. The Lawton Police Department has all their officers equipped with model X/M-26 Taser guns. It can give an angry drunk a 50,000 watt ride for 5 seconds. The department started using them last February and had more than 100 incidents requiring their use in 2005 and have passed 40 incident so far this year. Most of those incidents have occured in bar parking lots. There is a civilian version of the Taser that operates on lower voltages but with ride times as long as 5 minutes. That long time can allow a civilian to leave as assailant behind and escape to get help. Taser Intl also makes a much more powerful model for use on large angry animals. That model can be lethal if used on people. This past weekend in Seattle that model's use along with the combination of tranquilizer darts wound up killing a black bear animal control workers were trying to capture. In short, when dealing with drunk guys who want to fight -don't use their tactics. Bouncers have more professional alternatives.  |  IP: Logged Christian Volpi Master Film Handler Posts: 349 From: Arlington, NE Registered: Apr 2004 posted 05-22-2006 08:55 PM                        As a bouncer myself, the best advice that I can give you is to watch what you say. Drunk people don't always know that you're just trying to crack a joke or be sarcastic. I've seen other bouncers get clocked because of that.  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 05-22-2006 10:25 PM                     Next time someone starts a fight, run up to them, give them a big hug, kiss and JOINT, hold their hand and exclaim aut loud "WHY CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?!". Then proceed to make the whole group sit in a peace circle and lead them in a rousing chouous of "KUMBAYA"!  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 05-22-2006 11:08 PM                     Appreciate all the help guys, hehe. This is a country place and I had been a patron for a few years there. I've seen multiple fights and the "rush" from the bouncers is popular. I've been hitting the gym HARD for the past 3 months and have dropped 30 pounds and become MUCH bigger and have gaind LOTS more confidence than I ever had. I know it is important to be the "cool" guy there. By cool, I mean having a cool head, but a strong arm as necessary. I'm not going to have a problem with the music as I like country, and I think I'm going to start out as more of the silent type. Friendly, but silent you know? I start tomorrow at the door and I'm looking forward to the learning experience. Also, the head bouncer, the guy who interviewed me, one of the first things out of his mouth was, "You WILL get more poon here than you ever imagined", so that'll be fun. Jen, I'll let you in only if you sweet talk me  |  IP: Logged Pravin Ratnam Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 844 From: Atlanta, GA,USA Registered: Sep 2002 posted 05-23-2006 01:37 AM                     You have found your true calling.  |  IP: Logged Carl Martin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1424 From: Oakland, CA, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 05-23-2006 01:56 AM                        looks like their page needs a good proofreading.  |  IP: Logged Mike Heenan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1896 From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 05-23-2006 02:42 AM                     At least they try and use upper caps.  |  IP: Logged Jennifer Pan THE JEN! Posts: 1219 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: Nov 2003 posted 05-23-2006 02:48 AM                        Dude, I don't even want to be that state let alone go into whatever that place is.  |  IP: Logged William T. Parr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 823 From: Cedar Park, TX Registered: Nov 2000 posted 05-23-2006 09:58 AM                     quote: Richard Greco Also, the head bouncer, the guy who interviewed me, one of the first things out of his mouth was, "You WILL get more poon here than you ever imagined", so that'll be fun. And the real truth behind why he wanted to do this job comes out alas. quote: Jennifer Pan Dude, I don't even want to be that state let alone go into whatever that place is Sounds like a wise move Jen. Althiough Florida itself has alot of neat places to visit.  |  IP: Logged

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