There was a day when pro athletes, visiting stars and local celebrities never got flack when showing some patronage to one of the Scottsdale hotspots… well apparently one cute club became larger than life before our very eyes and without anyone noticing. PCL decided this past Sunday that the usual rules of local nightlife didn’t apply so instead of opening their arms with a big warm hug and a comped bottle or two when Amare Stoudemire walked up, they instead… wait for it… wait for it… DENIED THE GUY!
Oh, and the kicker… they denied him because HIS CHAIN WAS TOO BIG. haha. Just when you thought real life comedy didn’t exist anymore… his 43 karat chain was too big! Just wow!
Now, I’m not the star struck kind of guy, but as a businessguy dealing in the nightlife industry, the fact is these recognizable celebs add value to everyone else’s club experience when they are seen. So YES, THEY DESERVE RED CARPET TREATMENT… ALL OF THE TIME. For those establishments who might not see eye to eye with me on this one, why don’t you try your silly little antics somewhere like LA. Scottsdale isn’t ready for it so take a breather and relax a bit for now. There will be a time when all of us will get our kicks from denying that famous someone but don’t get ahead of the game too soon, cus it might lead to available space opening up to allow for an expansion of a certain neighboring animal clinic in 2008. Haha. Silly lounge.
P.s. Matt Leinart gained red carpet access to PCL with shorts (a definite dress code no no) a few months ago, so how do you like them apples, Amare??? Sweet like honey!