A New Orleans Bar Sets a New Standard for Dealing with Spiked Drinks

As women, we have to be constantly on our guard, especially out at drinking establishments.

The threat of someone spiking an unattended drink is a fear we can all relate to.

That’s why it’s so heartening to hear a story about people watching out for one another.

Back in April, Reddit user xXSlimi_Gacha009 asked:

Bartenders of reddit, what was the weirdest/craziest thing you have overheard while making someone’s drink? from AskReddit

There were lots of interesting responses, but the story that really stood out came from a user called Pinkyfitts, who was not actually a bartender.

The year was 2007 or 2008. The bar was called Tipitina’s, a venue in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Don’t know if this is common but:

Was sitting at a bar with a band. It was noisy and crowded. Some girl comes up next to where I was sitting and tells the bartender “excuse me, but I just saw that guy ( customer) right there put something in that girl’s drink”. I didn’t see the guy she pointed to. Bartender turns around and said something, I suspect a code word to somebody, and BAM. Immediately all the lights go on, the manager steps on stage, stops the band, and makes the following announcement:

Color me impressed already. I can’t believe they actually stopped the band.

The manager said:

“Attention: We have a report that someone in this room possibly drugged a young ladie’s drink. We request that all women here immediately put down your drink and don’t take another sip. We will replace your drink for free. If you are that young lady, we will notify you when you come to the bar. If anyone is feeling sick or weak please let us know.”

I’m especially pleased to see this response from management.

They not only at the cost of the alcohol, but they sent a signal to their patrons that women were safe and valued, and that antisocial behavior would not be tolerated.

Pinkyfitts goes on to explain:

Wow. Lights stayed on. Band remained off. For a long time, maybe an hour. Cheers from the crowd and nobody complained. Don’t know what the guy did because I didn’t know which guy it was.

That place rocks.

Another bar shared a story how they did it…

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Like many of the commenters stated, if I lived locally, Tipitina’s would become my new favorite watering hole.

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And they’d get some BIG tips.

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Interviewed by Bored Panda, Pinkyfitts tells more of the story:

“The bar is a very old bar in New Orleans, it’s a music venue/bar. It’s loud and hot. It has a ticket entrance, and has some pretty good bands. It’s well known, called Tipitina’s. I have been going there since the late 1980s, so already had an impression of the place. Typical non-French Quarter music venue/bar, more local than touristy. It’s not fancy, but has great music and is usually crowded.”

I will now be telling everyone I know who wants to take in a show in New Orleans to check out this place.

Pinkyfitts also told Bored Panda:

“The bar did not get less crowded, but then there was a charge to get in, and it was clear the band was going to restart, so that may have played a big role. I could not tell which woman’s drink was involved, or which man was suspect as I didn’t see who the witness pointed at. I don’t know if the police were called or a confrontation with the involved people, but that could have easily been out on the sidewalk.”

Although the events in this story occurred shortly after the time of Hurricane Katrina, it’s good to know that the bar is still in business.

And thankfully, Tipitina’s owners appear to have found a way to survive the pandemic, including by streaming some of their shows online.

Even though this is exactly how every bar should behave, it’s really good to hear about it actually happening.

Many Reddit users had similar stories of bartenders to the rescue. What about you? Share your story in the comments.

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Here’s What Women Would Do If Men Had a 9:00 P.M Curfew, and it Will Break Your Heart

Being a woman is amazing (or at least, so I’m told), but it comes with a pretty serious risk – men. Knowing that a man’s worst fear on a first date is rejection while a woman’s is possible rape/death is absolutely heartbreaking. Women have learned to live their lives defensively, always trying to be prepared for the worst.

As a man, talking to the women in my life revealed some pretty startling truths about how different life is for them. One of the major differences? Enjoying nighttime. As a guy, I don’t ever really think twice about going anywhere after dark, but for a woman, that becomes a series of risk-assessment calculations.

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When Danielle Muscato went on Twitter and asked women what they would do if men lived under a 9:00 p.m. curfew, as is enforced against women in a few regressive nations, the answers where wholly depressing, and sadly unsurprising.

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It’s not that women want to go out and do all kinds of crazy things at night, but if they do, that’s okay. Women want to do the simple things that we should be able to take part in that are missed. Going for a nighttime jog, maybe even with headphones on, would be great. Catching a bus without fear. Going to the grocery store alone at night. They are the kinds of things women immediately relate to, and miss themselves.

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What we learn by reading what thousands of women answered is that the world feels, and too often is, dangerous for women.

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Without fear of men, women might open doors at night. We might stop off at someplace new for a coffee. Maybe we would even smile more – because isn’t that what so many men keep telling women we need to do anyway.

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Tweet Perfectly Captures Why Women Are Furious About Sexual Assault

Without first-hand experience, it can be difficult for some men to understand exactly why survivors of sexual assault are so enraged right now. It’s a turbulent time…and the #metoo movement has shed new light on sexual assault. But for those who still don’t quite comprehend its significance, this Tweet will help.

Writer A.R. Moxon shared an analogy on Twitter that might make this rage more understandable to men.

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He goes on to express the powerlessness many assault victims feel…

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And how many of them are blamed for their assaults.

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He explains rape culture:

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And how many victims were betrayed by people they trusted.

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He explains the difficulties victims face when they report.

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He sheds light on our current political reality.

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And perhaps one of the worst realities of sexual assault for women:

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In light of everything, it’s important to be kind and stand up to abuse.

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But here we are…

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