This past week when I was exiting a massage parlour, I passed through the waiting area. It was a reputable establishment, nicely decorated, clean, etc. There was a young man, athletic build, and an pretty, but overweight older lady (perhaps mid-40's) pulling on his hand, evidently to lead him into her room. He of course averts his gaze and I too look far off into the corner. I'm usually an out-going guy, so I really had to hold back from saying “Hi!” or cracking a joke which would have drawn his attention and then the I realize that it would happen: two pooners would look at each other eye to eye. My god, what if we were former business partners, or we lived on the same street or something like that?
Anyways, I found the situation amusing. To top it off, it was rather warm that day, and so the establishment had its windows to the rooms open. Even though my exit path was a few meters from the building, I could hear banging/bed-springs/moaning from at least two different rooms. I guess business is good!
Anyways, I found the situation amusing. To top it off, it was rather warm that day, and so the establishment had its windows to the rooms open. Even though my exit path was a few meters from the building, I could hear banging/bed-springs/moaning from at least two different rooms. I guess business is good!
I really don't get the whole thing. A couple of years ago I went to a dinner/strip club outing with a bunch of merb/merc guys and girls, and there was no weirdness, no paranoia.. I mean, we're all in the same boat. Obviously the other dude can't say too much about you since you could say the exact same about him. You'd think ppl would feel ok about it around others who are just like them? Guess it's easier to pretend...? I dunno. Just seems weird to me. Must suck to feel uneasy or ashamed about something like that. Oh well, to each their own. Keep on pretendin'... 
