I am not from the USA, but I can provide some insights into the topic of strip clubs and their portrayal in American TV shows and movies. Please note that the information provided here is based on general observations and may not be applicable to every individual or region within the country.
1. STRIP CLUB CULTURE IN THE USA:
Strip clubs do exist in the USA, and some men do visit them, but it is crucial to acknowledge that the portrayal of strip clubs in TV shows and movies may not accurately reflect the reality for every person. While some men may frequent strip clubs, it is by no means a universal experience or a common activity for all men.
Visiting a strip club varies greatly depending on various factors such as personal preferences, cultural norms, and individual moral values. It is true that strip clubs have a dedicated clientele, but the size and demographics of that clientele can vary greatly from location to location. Strip clubs tend to be more prevalent in larger cities, tourist destinations, or areas known for entertainment districts.
2. STRIP CLUBS IN AMERICAN TV SHOWS AND MOVIES:
The depiction of strip clubs as a fun and common activity in American TV shows and movies can be attributed to various reasons, including sensationalism, escapism, and the desire to entertain the audience. The portrayal often focuses on the excitement and entertainment value, rather than reflecting the true frequency or motivations behind visiting such establishments.
TV shows and movies are designed to capture the viewer’s attention and provide an appealing narrative. Strip clubs can be used as a backdrop to showcase various themes such as friendship, celebration, or even as a setting for comedic scenes. This portrayal is not meant to accurately represent real-life experiences, but rather to create an entertaining storyline.
3. CULTURAL FACTORS:
The portrayal of strip clubs in American media can also be influenced by cultural factors. The USA has a diverse population with different attitudes towards nudity, sex, and adult entertainment. Some segments of the population view strip clubs as a form of harmless entertainment, while others may perceive them as objectifying or degrading to women.
Cultural differences and regional norms can impact the frequency or acceptability of visiting strip clubs. For example, certain religious or conservative communities may frown upon or discourage such activities, while others may view it as a form of entertainment or part of their lifestyle.
4. UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY:
Another aspect to consider is the expansive and influential nature of the American entertainment industry. TV shows and movies can shape popular culture and influence social norms to some extent. The exaggerated portrayal of strip clubs as a common activity in media can contribute to perpetuating certain stereotypes or perceptions about their prevalence.
The entertainment industry often capitalizes on themes that are provocative, forbidden, or socially intriguing. Strip clubs, therefore, become a subject of interest due to their association with nudity, adult entertainment, and the allure of an unconventional lifestyle.
5. INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES:
Lastly, it is important to recognize that individual experiences may vary significantly. While some men in the USA may enjoy visiting strip clubs occasionally, others may have never been to one or have no interest in doing so. Personal preferences, moral values, financial considerations, and social factors all play a role in shaping individual choices regarding strip club visits.
In conclusion, the depiction of strip clubs in American TV shows and movies exaggerates their prevalence and may not accurately reflect the actual frequency or commonality of such experiences. Strip club culture varies across different locations and individuals within the USA. It is essential to approach media portrayals with a critical mindset and recognize that they often prioritize entertainment value over realistic representation.
No definitely not. It’s like something that old desperate perverts would go to. Average guy basically never visits a strip club but maybe it was different 20 years ago.
I’d say most people here have never actually been to one. If they have, chances are it was only once. Of course, there are some people who go on the regular, but they’re not really representative of society writ large.
This is also something that’s not nearly as popular as it used to be. But like I said, “popular” isn’t really the right word, because they never were a mainstream form of entertainment in the way you’re describing.
went once after i turned 21. decided it was just awkward. i mean sure…boobs and stuff, but you just feel dirty being there.
Depends on where you live… I’m in south Florida and there are so many strip clubs it’s not even a thing. You go to the strip club for business lunches even… so it’s not like going to a brothel or something. Many guys and girls have date night in the strip club… but you go up the road to somewhere like Kennebunk or Martha’s Vineyard and it’s nothing like that there, to the point those type places dont exist there.
Not a thing for me at all. Went a couple times as a 20 something but it’s not like it was planned. We just got bored and went.
For the most part I just go for bachelor parties but even when you talk to other guys going they are pretty neutral about the whole thing. It just doesn’t seem to excite people from my experience.
No it’s not that common. Your experience was about the standard. The only reason it’s on TV or movies is that boobs keep you interested in the movie while the two guys talk out the narrative of the movie for the next scene.
Not for me. I’ve literally never been inside one. Probably never will.
It depends on where you live, your social circle, and your socio economic status. My ex husband would go occasionally (a couple of times a year) with friends. When he quit drinking he stopped. My fiancé was a bartender in a strip club and has no desire to visit one again.
Edit: fiancé has clarified that he was a bouncer at a gentleman’s club. I think I got it close enough 🤷🏻♀️. Also when my ex husband was young he was heavy into drinking, drugs, and partying culture. So strip clubs were part of the rotation of places to go to get drunk, fucked up, and, well, fucked. As he and his friends grew older I think they had a hard time letting go of their younger days and used to occasionally drink at the strip club to capture those old memories. I was invited along I just didn’t care to go.
Been to a few when I was younger. Not a fan of boobs I can’t touch
Used to go a few times a year with a good group of friends. As you get older and life happens, go less and less frequently.
Yes, there are a lot of pervy old men, that’s the bread and butter of the business. Single men who want to see younger women they have zero chance with in the real world.
40 y/o male here. I’ve never been. I have no desire to pay a bunch of women to pretend to like me.. I’ve dated former strippers, but I have no interest in seeing them.
For me it’s a very common thing. I don’t know anyone that hasn’t been to a strip club at some point in their life and most people I know will go maybe once a year. I do live in a city that is known for its strip clubs and bars though as we are on the US Canada border and get a lot of American tourists coming to Canada to drink early.
Not a strip club, but more like bars for drinks.
The “college guys go to a strip club” era sorta ended with GenX. Most of the time, the only GenZers and Millennials you’ll find at a strip club are employees/the actual performers.
70 and never been to one or felt any need to go to one. Was taken to a “Gentleman’s restaurant” in Kansas once where women servers were topless. It was very uncomfortable. Decided after then that I didn’t want to work for them. I thought a business should have better ways to spend their money.
For a majority of people they will go once in a while for some of those celebrations you mentioned or just the end of a wild night out.
But I’d guess 90% of their business is from people that go all the time, which is certainly a small percentage of the clientele.
I know people that go 3x a week because they like the food and have formed close relationships w some of the employees.
Some treat it like a regular sports bar and go there to watch the game, others like the food (seriously, some of these places have awesome food and everything in the kitchen is extremely clean because they are more likely to get inspected).
Some tip a lot, some barely tip and just go to smoke their cigars. Others get their weekly blowjob from their favorite employee.
But the business is certainly buoyed by their regulars, with a majority of people only going very occasionally or not at all.
I think it’s like a casino. Some people love going to a casino to gamble and go often if one is nearby, perhaps even to a detriment. It’s a small percentage of people but they keep the business going. Other people might go every now and then for a special occasion, if with a group who are interested, or maybe only once to check it out. Most people probably don’t have much of an interest and others are firmly against it on principle. I think strip clubs are the same way. So…no, it’s not that common for most men in the US, but some guys definitely go often and really enjoy it (some women, too).
It was popular with my Uncle’s generation, now in their 70s-80s. BEFORE the internet. It was so difficult to see another woman naked back then, besides your wife, of course. Poor fellas. Such suffering.
I have never been to a strip club and have no desire to go to one
Not Common… depends on the guy. It’s a money sink to go home with blueballs I see no joy in that
No. In my long life Ixve been twice. Both were bachelor’s parties. Hated it both times.
Nah dude, shits weird.
I’ve been maybe 4 times in my life and it was always for a bachelor party or something like that. Not really a thrill for me to pay someone to act like they are interested in me.
I get that some people are lonely enough they can get some type of emotional connection out of it, but the second their money runs out so does the stripper. So what are you really getting out of it?
I’m 34 years old, I’ve been to a strip club once in my life. It’s not as good as it seems in the shows. You have to constantly shell out cash to have any dancers around you and you leave worse off than when you went in.
Cheap and delicious steaks to eat though.
I feel like every guy goes to a strip club once or twice and either loves it or hates it
I hate it.. I don’t see the point of paying for blue balls
It depends where you live in the USA in my experience places where the climate is crap either hot as balls or freezing tits or near larger cities there is more common strip club culture going on but for the vast majority of the USA its not only uncommon to where a guy wouldn’t admit if he did ever in his life go but looked down upon or outright banned from existing. It’s also with time porn is free and why would some pay a cover and have watered-down drinks to be is a place that smells like hibiscus and musty pussy. It was more common before everyone had the world in there hand but its dying out.
Mostly it’s just a dramatic setting for various media… People like seeing boobs and butts…
In reality it’s mostly a special occasion thing and only for some people some of the time… It also varies widely from “there are no strip clubs in town” to “there’s almost one on every other block”… And where they’re on every other block, they all get at least enough business to stay open… But there’s a lot of people… So many thqt it’s always someone’s birthday, or bachelor party, or Wednesday
It is pretty strongly generational thing. I mean gen Z young lads can barely talk to women to ask directions on the street, it would be wierd to expect them to be comfortable and eat snacks and steaks when naked women are dancing.
I don’t think so. Im a 29yr old male and never been to one. Always seemed to be a huge waste of money to me.
I really just don’t understand the point in them. Why would you want to stare at beautiful naked women but you’re not allowed to touch them or even yourself? It’s like watching porn without masturbating, what’s the point? Just sounds incredibly frustrating, sitting there with a boner and nothing to do about it.
I’ve never been and never will. I personally don’t understood the hype with going to the strip club with your friends or coworkers. It’s like “hey we’re buddies, let’s go get boners together”.
And if you go alone that’s just weird.
as a tradesmen, dudes love going to strip clubs together. its not my thing. I don’t wanna go and get boners with the bois after work.
Never been but it just seems awkward and gross to me
I never go to a strip club and ot isn’t because I’m against them. I just don’t like getting turned on by a stripper and not being able to touch them. The whole thing makes no sense to me.
I used to work in a “fancy” strip club in the kitchen. It’s not super common I don’t think. I took my friends there once in the year I worked there. I don’t know in a general sense, but this particular venue very much had a whales-based revenue model, i.e. your business relies on a very small subset of dedicated regular customers who spend an inordinate amount of money, as compared to a broad appeal of many customers spending a little bit.
A friend of mine got taken to a strip club for his 21st birthday and reported that it was the most embarrassing experience of his life, so I never went.
No, it’s not common. I’m 43, and I’ve never been. I’ve never wanted to pay a woman to pretend they like me for my money. Guys, I know guys who have gone and are like, man, you need to go and get a lap dance. To be honest, the entire thing sounds like some creepy, desperate bs
Maybe depends in the man? In my 60s, I think I’ve been to two, and both times I was dragged into it by friends.
Didin’t enjoy it at all. Kind of horrified really..
Nobody goes to them and yet they are all over the place.
no. strip clubs are gross ive avoided them as much as possible
It’s not common in my world. I’m not a fan
Been to a strip club once in my life and was not by choice lmao. Can’t speak for other guys. Whole place felt dirty, overpriced drinks and just a weird atmosphere
I’ve been to strip clubs, but only at the behest of friends. I’ve always thought it was pretty cringe. I’ve never had trouble getting laid, so maybe that’s why, but people flirting with you who are paid to do so is just… not it.
It is in America Ive heard. They go there for buffets and stuff
No, it’s not that common. It’s a very tired trope at that.