Submitted by conflictedbosun t3_11az7zl in Maine
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bobomck t1_j9v3q0w wrote
Translation: “Be aware of your surroundings, be mindful of others, do your due diligence, or we will treat you with as much respect as you are treating us.”
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9v4n55 wrote
Particularly the 4 inanimate objects that are deemed top flight staff members
DayShiftDave t1_j9v5lhc wrote
I dunno, this could have been written by half the bartenders there. It gets rowdy especially when the full regional sledneck cohort is there getting hammered, and they still maintain order with good humor to boot
costabius t1_j9v63oz wrote
hmmmmm they sound "fun". Nice to see Karen bought her own place like she always said she was going to...
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9v7ls5 wrote
It is feb break too, so somebody might be pretty frazzled tbh. But not a great look. For a bowling alley. It's not even a real restaraunt.
DayShiftDave t1_j9v8xgi wrote
Much more of a honky tonk bar and restaurant than a bowling alley in my mind. At least after a certain time.
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9v9u9e wrote
It used to be for sure, the People's Choice was sweet. But from the outside, it looked like this place wanted a more family friendly vibe. Which makes the "tripping kids" gag odd, it seems like they are trashing their own target demo. Tbh never been in there since it got all dressed up.
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9ve4tj wrote
And has chefs making nachos.... big nachos. Do not disrupt the nacho chefs. And don't bring kids. If you do, grownups play at 8.
DayShiftDave t1_j9vfial wrote
Bowling alleys are historically kinda seedy, but I do get your point. I have only known it as Moose Alley, and only known it to be a place that is a decidedly adult bar after 8-9pm, which is usually when the music starts anyway. Same crowd as sarge's once a night gets going. Never been there in the summer, though - probably a different vibe, "lake vacation" stuff.
area_tribune t1_j9vqdpd wrote
Arcade in the streets. Swingers club in the sheets.
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9vw1f4 wrote
gigglybubbles t1_j9vwglm wrote
I understand what they are saying. I think honestly a lot of parents who just let their kids run around all over any establishment think "oh just let them have fun". No. This is someone's place of employment. You have to focus and if kids are running around all over the place it can get dangerous quick. It seems, in my opinion, they may just want to be an "adult only zone". Some people/businesses just don't want to cater to children which is understandable. It probably just upset a lot of families and maybe that's why there's such an uproar. I liked the list actually. Wish my old job had something like that. It gets old letting people just do what they want with no repercussions.
BARRYTHUNDERWOOD t1_j9vzhjr wrote
I have a little insight into a part of this anyway. I know over the last couple weeks in particular there have been more than a few instances of straight up trashed parents letting their 3-5yo kids just go hog wild screaming and spinning on the dance floor at like 9-10pm while people were playing music and there were patrons there who came to see the act. I can totally imagine that after a while management (who honestly has always been super cool with me anyway) would just be like “holy hell people, please just try not to be a total piece of shit”
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9w0zzx wrote
I don't disagree with that at all. The rub there is that's a town with 7 bars in 1 square mile, and their whole song was family friendly to differentiate themselves. The funny bit is it's a seriously cornered market to out of town money, and it is where people bring kids. Because bowling/arcade, no other venue has that. Eliminate that and the kiddos can rough it at Sarges. But they will come, regardless - when it's only place with kid shit. What I found laughable was the chef/vibe/nacho/not slow/bussing station stuff. Like, whoever posted it - my business is not restaraunt mind you - I would be tempted to strangle. Pay us, tip us, and clean up after yourself. Hell if it works that's a great model.
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9w1ix9 wrote
Yeah that blows but they should pick a lane. Ditch the arcade/bowling angle. There's nowhere else for the flatties to bring their kids. Put that outfit on and wear it, or change the outfit.
Leading_Degree_5502 t1_j9w6l5f wrote
I can't wait to show up and break all the roooooooolz
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9w6ubc wrote
It seems they don't like people calling to ask when they close. But, be warned, roolz breaker, they might trip yer kid
Leading_Degree_5502 t1_j9w75gn wrote
I don't have kids that's why I'm gonna dress as a giant baby making the act all the more brutal. I'll get my picture in the walk way that says no baby men allowed.
Curiousbluheron t1_j9wb8kq wrote
With all this condescension and snark, guarantee I have no interest in going there. Ever.
Ebomb1 t1_j9wb9z1 wrote
On the one hand I've seen some of the stuff tourists pull up there. On the other hand, come on, Nancy. On the other, other hand, half the restaurants are closed half the week and the other half run out of half their menu items midway through Saturday dinner rush, so, captive audience.
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9wbxul wrote
That's a fact. Whar they gunna go? Such a cheese market. 2 gems hiding up there tho
OptimusPr1mal3 t1_j9we7wx wrote
100%. Killjoys
spandexcatsuit t1_j9wexv1 wrote
I’m lol imagining Gordon Ramsey ripping this idiotic sign off the wall. In rangeley there are not a lot of options so they can do what they want.
wmass t1_j9wodo4 wrote
That sounds like the New England I know nd love.
KezarLake t1_j9wwbof wrote
That’s not twisted humor…it’s just twisted thinking.
YourPalDonJose t1_j9wwusr wrote
Yikes.
dj_1973 t1_j9x172i wrote
Little kids should be in bed after 8. Having three year olds out late is just bad parenting.
boon4376 t1_j9x3anw wrote
It's really just a classic embodiment of the attitude in towns like Greenville and Rangeley, who 100% depend on tourism to survive, also hate and alienate the tourists at the same time.
Maybe this "flyer" or whatever is meant for a few bad parents... But everyone else is just like, wow this place must be run by assholes.
Least-Way-4140 t1_j9x6eql wrote
Tpcorholio t1_j9xh06d wrote
They.can.keep.it.
BARRYTHUNDERWOOD t1_j9y3q9p wrote
Yeah, you’re not wrong lol, I guess that’s the risk you can take when you’re the only entertainment option for 40 miles haha
houndshmix t1_j9y93mt wrote
Nah. No one in Rangeley would waste money on an ideas guy. This is just us getting sick of bullshit tourist behavior. Leave your entitlement at home, please.
Ebomb1 t1_j9ybadc wrote
Yes, yes, this. Poor social and business skills to put out a facebook blast instead of addressing it in house.
puck63 t1_j9ycuj5 wrote
I’d go to this place just based on the etiquette rules / suggestions posting.
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9yfr0r wrote
Lmao. That's shitty tourist behavior is what those joints rely on. Have you ever been to Rangeley? If so, I'm guessing you drink/smoke your breakfast. There is no tourist industry without tourists. And yeah, they have shitty manners. Everywhere they go.
houndshmix t1_ja0eklh wrote
Bs. I’m there year round, including during the off seasons. Places can do just fine without tourists being assholes. Sounds like you just want to justify your own behavior.
omg_choosealready t1_ja2nlhq wrote
But….it’s a bowling alley and an arcade. Kids are supposed to run around at those places. I bartended and served for years, and I would never let my child run around at a restaurant or pub or other sit-down eatery. My kid sits at a table with me and we color or play cards while we wait. But at an arcade? Seems like a perfect place to bring your kids on a snowy or rainy day…
ClobetasolRelief t1_ja6pv4s wrote
Total assholes
WalkerBRiley t1_ja7pmkv wrote
Nah, the only reason places like this can even stay open year-round is because of increased tourist traffic over the summer. Without it, they'd be a seasonal place. Sounds like you just can't handle standard customer behavior. You want to own an establishment that caters to the public? Learn to deal with rude behavior.
WalkerBRiley t1_ja7pufl wrote
Arcade closes at 8pm on the weekend....you know, the one time during the week the whole family might be able to go out together for longer evenings.....
Some of the decisions here are really really stupid.
conflictedbosun OP t1_ja81yqz wrote
The Sugarbowl in Carrabasset keeps the arcade going - better establishment all the way around, service/food/amenities. Bout 35/40 min from Rangeley via 16. But yeah, weird decisions for sure.
houndshmix t1_ja9m8vx wrote
There’s a difference between standard customer behavior and customers being blatantly rude and entitled. I’m sure you only see it one way though.
conflictedbosun OP t1_j9uxiht wrote
A friend shared this with me from FB. I laughed and told them it had to be April 1st, but then it dawned on me...