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I'm going to a comedy show next week, and yesterday I went by the club to buy my ticket. As the girl handed me my ticket, she said to me "please remember that we have a two drink minimum," a as I walked out I also noticed that they have the same posted on their future dates board.

I've heard the term in a few movies, and always interpreted it to mean two alcoholic drinks, but I've never actually been into a place that has this requirement. The problem is, I don't want to drink any alcohol that night, as I don't want to be inhibited at all for the show, since I want to enjoy it to it's fullest value.

So what happens if I don't buy any alcohol? Should I expect the waiter to hassle me? Will they try to throw me out if I refuse? If I just buy soda, will that count as a drink?

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Two drinks...at a minimum.

 

[Link]

Yes, soda counts. If you don't buy two drinks, they'll just charge you for two of the cheapest option on the menu.

 

[ShaneDude]

I'm pretty sure no establishment can force you to drink alcohol. You're ok.

 

[Rest]

Two drinks...at a minimum.

Thank you for that elucidating information.

 

[Mully]

Paying $20 each for you and your date.

 

[HeySeuss]

Normally you can buy something else like a pop or an appetizer as long as you buy two things. They do this because they typically give out a lot of free tickets to get into those comedy clubs unless it's a big name comedian.

 

[LegalEagleMike]

order a soda and some food and you will be fine.

 

[maxcriden]

Normally you can buy something else like a pop or an appetizer as long as you buy two things. They do this because they typically give out a lot of free tickets to get into those comedy clubs unless it's a big name comedian.

Exactly this. If you buy an appetizer or something I doubt they'll mind if you just get water. But be prepared, if they do mind, it's fair of them to ask you to buy a couple drinks (alcoholic or not).

 

[Oreoleo]

The club arguably makes more profit off soda and soft-drinks so I think you'll be alright.

 

[tokkun]

The problem is, I don't want to drink any alcohol that night, as I don't want to be inhibited at all for the show, since I want to enjoy it to it's fullest value.

Hey, if you don't want to drink alcohol, that's fine. But not wanting a couple of drinks because you don't want to raise your inhibitions or lessen your enjoyment of comedy?

 

[entremet]

Knew this was about comedy club lol.

I drink, but I find most drinks at comedy clubs horrendously overpriced, so I get coke and lime.

 

[Rest]

Hey, if you don't want to drink alcohol, that's fine. But not wanting a couple of drinks because you don't want to raise your inhibitions or lessen your enjoyment of comedy?

You're thinking of inhibition in the wrong sense. I don't want my mental capacity inhibited by the digestion of alcohol.

 

[Hazmat]

If you don't want booze, you can go non-alcoholic, but expect soda to cost the same amount as alcohol.

 

[Skux]

What is this? Just increase the ticket price and make drinks optional.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Probably two terrible drinks, at best. Watered down rum.

 

[DECK'ARD]

You're thinking of inhibition in the wrong sense. I don't want my mental capacity inhibited by the digestion of alcohol.

Will you be posting a review thread here after the show? I really hope so.

 

[Rest]

What is this? Just increase the ticket price and make drinks optional.

Entertainers with good management or lawyers will negotiate that they get a percentage (if not all) of ticket proceeds, so this is a way to keep ticket prices low while ensuring income for the club.

Will you be posting a review thread here after the show? I really hope so.

I suppose I could.

 

[HeySeuss]

What is this? Just increase the ticket price and make drinks optional.

Half the people at the club get in for free, maybe more. That's how they try to make sure they at least cover the comedians payment.

 

[way more]

Have you notified the local BBB? This practice could fund other degenerate acts, I would not participate.

 

[888]

You're thinking of inhibition in the wrong sense. I don't want my mental capacity inhibited by the digestion of alcohol.

Awesome. Another thread by Rest. This is gonna be good. Just make sure not to let the waiter sit at your table while taking your order.

Anyways that is how they provide cheaper tickets. Just order some food and a drink. Last time I ordered a bucket of beer for my wife and some friends. I don't usually drink alcohol so I ended up getting some food that I think was microwaved. It was nasty. I should have just taken the beer.

They really should be a little clearer. It more or less mean two menu items minimum.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I don't drink either, OP. Lots of people just get soda, no one's going to judge you.

What WILL seem ridiculous is how much it'll cost you.

 

[Mohonky]

How do they actually enforce this?

You can't leave without showing them 2 glasses?
If you dont they drag you up to the bar and make you buy 2 drinks?

 

[John Kowalski]

get a pepsi and a coke

 

[scogoth]

How do they actually enforce this?

You can't leave without showing them 2 glasses?
If you dont they drag you up to the bar and make you buy 2 drinks?

Each table they seat will be charged a minimum of two drinks per person regardless of whether you had anything. Comedy clubs usually have lots of small tables with full service, its not like a nightclub with a mob of people trying to get a drink at the bar.

 

[terrisus]

 

[PG2G]

How do they actually enforce this?

You can't leave without showing them 2 glasses?
If you dont they drag you up to the bar and make you buy 2 drinks?

There will be a waiter that comes and takes your order.

 

[adamsappel]

Good plan, Rest. Alcohol and comedy do not mix!

 

[terrisus]

Good plan, Rest. Alcohol and comedy do not mix!

 

[JCX]

Don't forget to tip your waitstaff!

 

[SDCowboy]

There's nothing wrong with not wanting any alcoholic drinks, but your reasoning seems...odd to me.

 

[demosthenes]

OP, just say you'd like some non alcoholic drinks and if they put up a fuss (which i doubt) say that you're on some medication right now that doesn't let you drink alcohol.

 

[Symphonia]

Two glasses of water, sorted.

 

[jesu]

Alcohol and comedy are a great combination.
I couldn't imagine going to a comedy club sober.

 

[SDCowboy]

Two glasses of water, sorted.

I'm not sure that water would count. lol

 

[Oppo]

Have you notified the local BBB? This practice could fund other degenerate acts, I would not participate.

Heh. How old are you?

 

[terrisus]

Two glasses of water, sorted.

<3

 

[terrisus]

Have you notified the local BBB? This practice could fund other degenerate acts, I would not participate.

Heh. How old are you?

 

[thesoapster]

Alcohol and comedy are a great combination.
I couldn't imagine going to a comedy club sober.

Hah, yeah. Think of it as an enhancer, OP...

 

[dallow_bg]

Two alcoholic drinks is the sweet spot for a comedy show.
They're trying to help you.

 

[Symphonia]

<3

It's like we're meant to be, bae.

<3

 

[Chemical Rampancy]

Does this happen in Europe? Never heard of this before.

 

[Rest]

How do they actually enforce this?

You can't leave without showing them 2 glasses?
If you dont they drag you up to the bar and make you buy 2 drinks?

This was what I was wondering. If I order nothing, what are they going to do about it? I guess it doesn't really matter though, I'll probably just get some food.

There's nothing wrong with not wanting any alcoholic drinks, but your reasoning seems...odd to me.

Wanting to enjoy the show is odd?

 

[MUnited83]

Ask for 2 bottles of water.


There, done.

 

[xxracerxx]

I would like two glasses of liquid please, no alcohol can be contained in said glasses.

 

[Air Zombie Meat]

Look on the bright side, at least they're not making you play Mario Kart.

 

[Rest]

Ask for 2 bottles of water.


There, done.

I don't think I'm willing to pay $12 or so dollars for water. I imagine everything will be at hotel prices.

 

[distantmantra]

While you're probably not going to The Comedy Store, their FAQ outlines it pretty well.

http://hollywood.thecomedystore.com/Contact-UsFAQ

 

[MUnited83]

I don't think I'm willing to pay $12 or so dollars for water. I imagine everything will be at hotel prices.

I doubt that. I think it would cost you like 4/5$ at worst.

 

[Rest]

I doubt that. I think it would cost you like 4/5$ at worst.

To be clear, I meant about $6 a bottle, since he said two bottles.