May 09, 2003
Las Vegas Reno-Bound
AT LONG LAST the day has arrived: We're getting on a plane this afternoon bound for three days of bachelor-party fun in Las Vegas!!! ... uh, I mean, Reno! 
So, you might be tempted to ask... what's on the agenda? Well, never fear, because it's certainly true that Las Vegas has tons to offer for the entertainment-hungry tourist. Did I say Vegas? I mean Reno. Reno has... well... well, hey there must be something to do in Reno. And if not, then Lake Tahoe is pretty close.
Take the hotel we're staying at, The Peppermill. It has all kinds of entertainment, and twelve themed bars. Not just regular bars, mind you, but themed bars. Assuming all the themes are different (i.e. not twelve variations on "English Pub"), then just keeping all the different themes straight will certainly be a laugh riot. This got me thinking about themed bars I'd like to see:
- Bugs Bunny cartoon theme. The waitresses would dress like that sexy girl rabbit, and the bartenders would be decked out like the tasmanian devil or that big furry red no-headed monster. They'd make drinks that were green and fizzy.
- Your Lousy Job theme.You'd arrive and be seated in a cubicle with an uncomfortable chair, or a meeting room that is about four degrees too warm. Wait staff try to get each other fired. The bartender occasionally walks around the bar and yells at customers to drink faster.
- Mars theme. The bar would be set up with rocks for chairs and tables and dust all over the floor. A replica of the "Sojourner" probe would deliver drinks to the customers. It would be impossible to get a glass of water.
- African Savanna theme. Specialty drink: Masai Blood 'n' Milk cocktail. Customers regularly attacked by hyenas.