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JHB

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5. So how did hot singles-scene places back in the 70s make 66 yr olds welcome?

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Sun Aug 14, 2016, 07:12 PM

Aug 2016

Is what he's describing really a new thing? Different places have always catered to different crowds.

This is Murdoch's NYPost. Doesn't it cater to the same "cranky with chip on their shoulder" demographic tha FOX does?

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New York City restaurants' war on clientele over age 50. [View all] CK_John Aug 2016 OP

I have to wonder if the Disco loudness is to discourage the Trendies Warpy Aug 2016 #1

I think he likes to kvetch. Sanity Claws Aug 2016 #2

If they don't want my money it's OK with me dembotoz Aug 2016 #3

Fuck them. Their food probably sucks and is not worth the bother. DinahMoeHum Aug 2016 #4

So how did hot singles-scene places back in the 70s make 66 yr olds welcome? JHB Aug 2016 #5

And clubs have been loud since.....well, since forever... Wounded Bear Aug 2016 #6

Thanks! As a 72-year old, I was trying to think of why this whole article is so absurd. enough Aug 2016 #7

the guy sounds like a bit of a snob Skittles Aug 2016 #10

Older people in NYC restuarants are a sign of good food WillyBrandt Aug 2016 #8

Must mean New York, Idaho DFW Aug 2016 #9

My New York sister says my cooking malaise Aug 2016 #11