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It should be passenger plus luggage weight if it is just the physics driving the pricing. So fat people with little or no luggage should pay the same as small people with lots of luggage if the total weight of service is the same.
I agree totally and think you have it exactly right!
The only additional thing that should be part of that is a single ticket buys a single seat width. Should one exceed that seat width, then two tickets (for an additional adjoining seat) must be purchased, same as exceeding a total (passenger & baggage) base weight incurs additional per pound charges.
Remember, airlines are a business, not a social agency. People that do not exceed the FAA's standard passenger weight (for flight planning purposes) are subsidizing (paying for) the extra expense of flying people that do exceed the standard.
This is no different (except for magnitude) from the extra fuel expense incurred by operating a car with more weight in it. Extra weight burns extra fuel--simple physics. And, one cannot fit as many large passengers in a car as thin passengers. Bottom line, it costs more to move large people. People with less total weight (body plus baggage) are paying to move those with a heavier total weight.
To put it even more bluntly, those with heavier total weights are not paying their fair share!
For all the people who think that I have should pay extra because I am a big person, I don't even try and fly on those airlines. On Southwest airlines I have tried to buy the extra seat on their aircraft, and was refused. It wasn't because I didn't want you to be uncomfortable, but it was because they don't offer the first class seat that is bigger, and I wanted to be comfortable. However, Southwest Airlines told me that they wanted everyone who could fit on the aircraft to go on that flight, and their issues with the second seat are different from ours. So much for the money angle of the airline. Even if I was able to buy two seats, the seats are uncomfortable trying to sit with on cheek of the butt sitting in the gap between seats. If you think that everyone is under 6'0" and weigh less than 175 pounds, should be the only ones on the aircraft, then you are living in a cloud. It isn't just the width of the seat that bothers me on long flights, but the space in-between the seats. When the airlines get down to a 31" pitch there isn't a way of contorting my tall body from putting my knee's in your back. So, what can I do? Now days, I don't fly on an aircraft that can't accommodate my largeness. That generally means first class or business class. If the flights require a 31"pitch and a 17" seat, then I don't go to that location. So, guess what? I won't be going to Samoa anytime soon, and realistically, probably not ever. If the truth is actually revealed, from both sides of the issues, that neither one of the two sides care what the personal problems are!
That only helps if the passenger actually fits into a single seat. I've sat near some that took up part of my seat as well.
If I have to pay extra for baggage over the limit, why not passengers over a certain weight too?
weeeeelllll....nobody told you to pack half of your wardrobe...lol
I don't understand why this isn't how every airline calculates fares. All the other schemes, like fees tacked on to roller coaster fares, have never made sense to me compared to something like this. This way everything on the mailing tube is just treated like cargo. Set profitable rates and move on.
I guess the moral of the story is my parents raised a realist and I would happily step on the scale right there in front of God and everybody, pay my fare, and get on the plane. I'm not worried about what number people might see.
You just brought up a point I hadn't considered. Does this mean you don't pay for your ticket until you check in? Or does it just mean they just either put another charge on your card if you're over weight, or a credit if you're under? Problem with that, too, is those credits sometimes take a while. I wonder how that issue is being dealt with.
Reminds me of Southwest's policy for passengers who cannot fit into a standard seat--they must pay for a second seat if the flight is crowded. I heard so many large people complain about the policy, but holy crap! I got so darned tired of people spilling over into my space that I had paid for that I was thrilled to see the policy implemented. One flight I remember was a classic: three huge folks flying standby wanted to sit close together, and they had a row of three seats all to themselves. Sadly, they looked like Siamese Triplets trying to fit into those seats side-by-side, and I hoped that they realized just how uncomfortable their predicament was for others to experience. Before anybody flames me, at one point I was a pretty good sized guy at 235 pounds when I saw a photo of myself and decided to lose weight. It took a bit, but I dropped 50 pounds in about six months by doing table exercises--I pushed away from it. One at any airport in the country can always tell which aircraft are bound for Texas/South Central U.S.... by the line of obese travelers. For those who absolutely cannot lose weight, I do have empathy. For most others who WON'T lose weight: Get your wallet out.
I might consider purchasing an extra seat if I was allowed to remove the seat in front of me and gain the extra leg-room I need. May I please borrow the wrench?
Jim: I'm not going to completly flame you but I think I might take a little issue on your one line about "One at any airport in the country can always tell which aircraft are bound for Texas/South Central U.S.... by the line of obese travelers."
I could come up with a better connection to obesity than the south.....and you know what I'm talkin about lol
My point Donna is that I pay for my space which I expect to be comfortable. I do not appreciate it when an overweight passenger might sit next to me and cramp my space!!
130# woman. 2 - 50# checked bags. 1 - carryon 40#. 1 - purse 10#. Equals 280#.
250# woman. Same bags. Equals 400#.
Me. 210#. 1 - carryon 25#. Equals 235#.
Fair? Pay up sucker!
So many ways to approach this. Who's next to pick this up, RyanAir?
A new billing model for the walk-on cargo.
Samoa Air's website - it's been in business since way back in 2012.
I remember when American (I believe) had a campaign to reduce aircraft weight, including magazines. It was all an effort at fuel savings. Weight matters so it is a viable way to charge for fare. Will it catch on???? Doubtful, mostly because of a stupid thing called PC. It is one of the parameters we use on most freight. How about a surcharge on pax over the standard weight of 170# ?? If they weigh you with your carryon some would pay big. Lol
It was AA and I believe it was under Arpy's reign
And are we not always concerned when we see a grossly overweight passenger walking towards us down the aisle, concerned that they might be sitting next to us!!!
I can't find fault with this after all airplanes are meant to LIFT things!
hey guys , we are not talking about fat passengers, we are talking about big, really big passengers;
Have you seen the size of an average Samoan?
In the past airlines have used an average based on profiling their passengers. Not very scientific that though. Point is if you have a load of thin passengers you need to know that too - you can save a lot of fuel, and carrying unnecessary fuel costs money/creates pollution. Id' say this is something all airlines should be demanded to do. The only reason they haven't is because people are stupid and vain.
And are we not concerned when we see a grossly overweight passenger walking down the aisle during boarding, concerned that they might be sitting next to us!!!
What's your point?
There but for the grace of ticketing and scheduling, goes my seatmate.
As a 6'6" person I've been dealing with too-small airplane seats most of my adult life. Recently some airlines have shrunk their seat pitch to less than 31 inches. The distance between my kneecap and my stern is 34 inches. Some people can lose weight, but I can't lose height. Purchasing extra seats doesn't help. Technically, I don't have a handicap but a bulkhead seat is about the only one that accommodates me. If someone really needs a bulkhead seat, I would gladly give it up for an exit row seat. But the airline is unwilling to re-seat a short person sitting in an exit row. Hmm....
Some policies are broken. Period. However someone who takes up two seats (or more) width-wise creates problems for other passengers.
The logical consequence of this will be that small people fly Samoa Air and heavy people switch to competitors, creating more incentive for the average passenger to fly Samoa. Increased demand = higher profits, not a bad strategy.
Makes sense to me. It cost them more in fuel for the extra weight, so they're just passing the bill.
I'm surprised the UK didn't think of it first , just to squeeze that extra out of your pocket , no doubt we will .
Jay Boudreau: I was the A&p/I/A for "Manua Air" back in 80ties. Just one Islander bask and forth to the two small Islands 70 miles out to sea. One of the runways had 3 wrecks in the bushes. Very dangerous. Short,on the side of a hill,a mountain on one end so you came in towards a steep hill with a narrow runway. With the winds it is very dangerous. The weight is just safety. A 12 year old Samoan can weigh over 200lbs. The station managers are usually chiefs so no will challenge there #'s. FAA has shut the airport down while I was there for overgrossing the aircraft. One pilot after a hairy T.O. landed back in Samoa walked straight to the bar and got drunk/ AH True.
Pay what you weigh was a comic skit by someone, might have been George Carlin or Chris Rock...was really a funny skit. There is also the idea to put smaller womens clothing on closely spaced racks (especially spandex). So, if a woman cant fit between the racks of clothing they cant fit into the clothing on them.
peopleofwalmart.com would be gone in no time ;-P
This policy is sexist as women are generally lighter than me and discriminatory. Are they going to give you a bigger seat if you pay more for your size? I already have enough problems as I am 6ft 5in tall and am force to squeeze into a tiny seat in conditions that would not be permitted for animal transportation or upgrade. The airlines are already getting away with passenger abuse that would not be allowed in any other industry
Good point Bob. The airlines should give you what you pay for.
They already have executive class, so if you have to pay more they need to bump you up.
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So if I plan ahead on Southwest and purchase 2 seats so no one has to sit next to me and the flight is full, can I sell my extra seat to a standby passenger? Suddenly, I would bet my being fat is not as big a deal as being left behind.
FAST Before You Fly!
I think that ia OK Traveling with two bigs persons one on your left and one on your right that awful It s happen to me
just this thought about Ryanair with the suggestion of CHARGING to use the WC ... for my money, there should be a REDUCTION in fare for offloading that weight, liquid or solid ... presumably on a per-mile-carried basis ...
Samoan Airlines may be the first commercial airline to introduce charges by body weight, but Jungle Aviation & Radio Services in Papua New Guinea started this system back in the late 1970s! Perhaps Samoan learned about that?! It was intoduced by my husband.
what about air we breath no charges
I don't think a wrench is on the TSA approval list but you can bring a knife and cut the seat out.
A fact often seen...
Rich people are thin, while poor people are oftenly fat or big.
Note: I'm thin, not rich, not fat. :)
They already removed many meals in aircraft, that is save weight of food.
If you travel often in air plane, you will loose weight.
So you're saying if you fly a lot, you'll not only slim down but be richer. Win/Win.
It is very interesting Samoan Airline is taking care of our body to be healthy and good looking congratulation to the Samoan Airline.
This thread reminds me of a funny event that took place on a trip from Vegas back to Toronto. I was sitting in my window seat but my wife's seat was one row back in the opposite isle seat :( Then this orthodox Jewwish guy comes down the isle and is upset because he's seperated from his friend. He sees me sitting alone with 2 empty seats beside me. He goes into negotiation mode and eventually I take his friends seat which is beside my wife in the isle. I really like a window seat so quite a sacrifice on my part. So now the smug jewish guy has my window seat and his buddy next to him with an empty isle seat on their left and I'm one row behind them in the isle with my wife beside me. Just before the door closes there's one more passenger that comes down the isle. This huge 350lbs. black guy comes down the isle and you get it, there's only one seat left open. It was reminescent of a Seinfeld episode. This black guy was loud,talkative,a clothing designer with a really gay aura. It was priceless. By the end of our fight we were all freinds.
Karma. ...Thx for sharing and giving me a giggle this rainy Monday morning.
it is o.k charges passenger by weight, but to provide also a seat for his sitting according waste size.
Samoa Air should "Target and Market" the U.S. Mainland vigorously!
65% of Americans are overweight. That means 72 million Adults. Since 1980 the number of children in the U.S. has more than tripled, which equals approx. 9 million children and teens- ages 6-19 years! Flights in American Samoa are operated by Britton Norman BN2 a/c, which carries 10 pax and Cessna 172's, which carries 4...one of the 4 being the pilot! With these statistics, Samoa Air, if they the choose to implement this discriminating "Pricing Policy", would make "BOO-COO" bucks! Therefore, would be able to upgrade to a Premium Service Aircraft! The possibilities are endless!!
Lol at boo-coo. (Beaucoup I believe, would be understood by most readers on this forum.) Dee you're a hoot.
Pardon my French, Donna.
Dee - I do hope you know that was a good-natured comment, meant to be a joke. If you took offense - ss.
No offense taken. All is peachie!
hehehe (i'd have typed that in french, but i don't know what it is)
I kind of wonder if it's really discriminating. Think of all the things we buy based on weight: produce, meat, gold, diamonds. I realize this could be taken to the extreme, but the idea isn't really all that new. Larger people, if you'll notice in those tons of catalogs that come in the mail, pay more for their clothes than the smaller sizes. It's simply the price one would pay for eating more than necessary (I tried to say that in as nicest a way possible.)
What a brilliant idea, plus the crew will know the weight of the passengers rather than working it out on an average weight per passenger.
I am a tall person (6 feet 5 inches) and have also contracted a Critical Illness so have to take a bucket full of meds every day which includes steroids. I neither chose to be this tall nor to contract this Critical Illness, yet it seems that I am now marginalised by airlines like this through no fault of my own other than having been born in the first place !!!
Yes, I agree that there are people who 'spill over' into the seat next to them (incidentally, I am NOT one of those) but some people, like me, cannot chose the weight that they have. I have tried to lose weight, but have been told with the steroid level that I take it will be impossible. So does this mean that I am not meant to fly either ??? As a 'fly by weight' policy would, of course, mean that people like myself - already disadvantaged by illness - are disadvantaged even further !!!
Way overdue Pan Am, TWA and many more airlines might still be in business had they the Balls to implement this policy!
Funny everybody must put himself in a diet because maybe some more airlines would introduce this policy. Remember we are living in an economy of savings.
To quote Dee Lowry here below "Flights in American Samoa are operated by Britton Norman BN2 a/c, which carries 10 pax and Cessna 172's, which carries 4...one of the 4 being the pilot!". Pay by weight would make sense in these aircraft moreso than transport category as it is a verious serious factor for them(baggage weight for sure)
As a Private Pilot and Retired Flight Attendant I'm very aware of "weight and balance", Preacher1. And I agree with you that it is very critical with these types of A/C. I merely was saying that Samoan Air would profit with 65% of U.S. Mainland Americans and be able to aquire a more productive fleet of A/C that would accommodate pax weight and baggage weight.
But, when you book your flight (usually around the 2-week advance time frame) how does one know what in the world your luggage is going to weigh? Would you be expected to pack a full 2 weeks in advance, since when purchasing your ticket they require body weight and luggage weight? I understand the theory, but in reality I believe it's flawed. And I suppose guessing its weight is an alternative, but I almost always seem to end up packing far more than I had intended in addition to which I wouldn't begin to be able to guess how much it weighed. I suppose this may be excellent motivation to learn how to travel light.
I agree with Fitz Miller -It should be passenger plus luggage weight -makes more sense.
I agree with Fitz Miller, it should be passenger plus luggage weight, makes more sense.
If you want to adjust fares based on the size/weight of the passenger then I think there's an implicit obligation to also adjust the seat size and spacing accordingly.
Why? I'm not challenging you, I'm just not sure I see the reasoning. (Just think, the airline could offer various size seats and charge an upgrade fee depending on what size you select.) Wow. Money pouring in all over the place.
I think the obligation is implicit because the justification most airlines have been using for the current narrow seats and shallow spacing is that they need to get as many fares as possible to remain profitable. However, if they charge more based on weight/size that kind of blows that argument out of the water. Also, to not adjust the seating based on size/weight if you're being charged extra for it means that you're paying a sliding scale for greater discomfort, which is pretty silly.
I get it. But, maybe they just aren't profitable enough? (Of course that might be like saying how much fun is too much, isn't it.)
PS - I don't believe the idea is that you'd be charged more for space, but rather because of fuel consumption based on weight. But then who knows. I worked for just a few months in Revenue Management and still don't understand the formula.
Makes sense to me. I am 145kg.
I am 127kg.....I like that number better....lol
what about these new fuel efficientaircraft eg 787 and new a350 are we going to get massive discounts because these aircraft use 30% less fuel dont think so greedy airlines will pocket the lot
Paying for the area or seat space that they occupy is a far fairer way of charging. It is a very simplistic outlook to say that people should be charged by their weight.
Maybe they should start weighing cabin crew as well, so that if they weigh above a certain level they have their pay reduced ??
Peter i think the airline should take care of there crew health. So why not pay extra for how is in good shape instead of worsening the health of those already not well. Do not solve your problem worsening the other. bay the way, I'm a captain and I'm in good shape.
I think you'll find the crew are the only ones they do weight presently. Weight corresponds to fuel requirements - area has no impact on the exigences of fuel required, it is simply a creature comfort. It falls under marketing not safety.
My cousin is a cabin service director on EasyJet and they make people pay for any seat their body occupies because they are larger than 'normal'.. If they won't pay they're off. Every system will have winners and losers. It's much fairer to charge people by weight since that's a direct component of actual cost. I am above average height so I certainly wouldn't be winning FYI. But we've all been subsidising fat people for years on flights. Quite literally carrying them!
Why not have an allowance for people AND their luggage inclusive if we want to not make too big a deal about people's weight? They can get on the scales with their bags and that's that.
Those are smaller aircraft.. you can't treat all passengers equally.
But it'll be interesting to watch if any carriers stateside begin to adopt a similar policy.
Weight has the same impact regardless of aircraft size, be it a C172 or B772.
I beg to differ. Many times on smaller regional props, they may move people around in the cabin to "balance" things out. I've seen it happen on Saab 340s myself.
I was on a B777-200ER that was half full, but they still did voluntary denied boarding to carry more cargo.
because cargo is where it's at....people are just liabilities.
Crates don't sue, or post on YouTube
It depends on the aircraft type really...on smaller turboprop types, moving people around is done more for operational weight and balance reasons. On larger aircraft (which includes widebodies), the consideration is more for optimal aircraft performance reasons. It's true that people will be denied boarding to make room for more or heavier cargo (boarding of revenue cargo or even extra fuel over nonrev pax), but where people are sitting on the plane can affect how efficiently it flies, no matter how big or small it is.
wow is this unsafe bullshit airline for real??? good luck with that!!!!
I've been a pilot for over 50 years and fully understand the relationship between passenger and baggage weight determining the cost, and range, of a flight. Unfortunately, most passengers don't have a clue about how weight determines the cost of a flight. Put aside all the excuses for being overweight, in almost all cases it comes down to calories taken in, versus calories expended. People can affect their weight.
I have advocated for years that airlines should establish a standard weight ticket price, i.e., 170 pounds including carry-on baggage. Walk over a scale with ones carry-on at check-in and any weight over the purchased 170 lbs allowance is automatically billed to the credit card used to purchase the ticket. Passengers can weigh themselves with their carry-on at home and adjust their total weight as desired--or be prepared to pay for the extra weight at check-in.
All checked bags should have the same standard--$X per pound.
It would be most interesting to see how quickly passengers decide they don't really need to take a lot of the stuff with which they now travel--and also provide a financial incentive to loose the extra fat they needlessly carry on their bodies.
A little addendum: any passenger knowing their total weight will be over two base tickets, i.e., 340 pounds, is automatically assigned two adjacent seats-window and center (for safety reasons, so a third passenger is not trapped in by them).
All passengers above a certain published seat width would also have to purchase two adjacent seats. This could be on the airlines' websites and part of the ticket purchasing procedure, e.g. "Body width (side to side) in excess of 21 inches must purchase two seats".
Well, it's a heck of a good way to cut down on overcrowded flights. Oh wait - that's not a very good idea, is it.
Maybe it would be a great way to cut down on overcrowded flights!
The airlines would be selling more seats and it would encourage them to fly larger or additional aircraft to meet the demand.
Im absolutely for healthy lifestyle, and believe in fitness. Looking at the website. these are smaller aircraft not large jets like legacy carriers, so weight is of a person can have a bigger effect on the CG. However this is discrimination in almost every way. Its discrimination against most men, who weigh more than women, to taller people, for example a 6'2'' person with 18 percent body fat is healthier than a 5ft 4 with 35 percent, height is not in the persons control as stated in the website. If its about the extreme case that is fine, but weight has many factors. These are just a few.
I don't see it as discrimination at all. Set a base weight/ person. Then charge a per pound surcharge above that weight, including carryon. I see 100# women all the time with a carryon so huge and heavy they can't lift it to the bin. It's no different than charging for 2 seats if you can't fit into one. Not discrimination, just stupid PC.
SW already surcharges for check baggage over 50#. What's the difference? It's you and your stuff...
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Samoa Air Becomes The First Airline To Introduce "Pay As You Weigh" Airfares
Samoa Air has become the world's first airline to implement "pay as you weigh" flights, meaning overweight passengers pay more for their seats. Like many Pacific island nations, Samoa has a serious obesity problem and is often included in the top 10 countries for obesity levels. As such, Mr Langton believes his airline's new payment policy will also help promote health and obesity awareness.
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Samoa Air Ticket Prices Now 'By The Pound'
Heavier Passengers Pay More To Fly
It seemed inevitable that it would come to this. Samoa Air has become the world's first airline to charge passengers by the pound, meaning heavier customers pay more than their slimmer counterparts.

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Use the $1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats 9-oz.+ Target store coupon found here
Final cost only $2.50 each!
Progresso Soup 18.5-19 oz Cans $1.42
Use the $1/4 Progresso Soup Cans coupon found in the 11/11 SS
(or, use the $1.25/4 Progresso Soup Light coupon found here)
Final cost as low as $1.11 each!
M&M's Candy: Milk Chocolate 12.6 oz, White Chocolate Peppermint 9.9 oz, and select others $2.79
Use the $1.50/2 M&M's chocolate candy 9.3-oz.or larger Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1/2 Mars Holiday Products coupon found in the 11/11 RP or in the 12/2 RP or here
Final cost only $1.54 each!
Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark 3.5 oz 2/$5
Use the $1/1 Ghirardeli Holiday Item 4oz+ coupon found here
Final cost only $1.50!
LifeSavers Storybook 6.8 oz, Wonka Holiday fun books, and select others 2/$5
Use the $2.50/3 Wonka Fun Books or Butterfinger Play Books coupon found here
(Or use the $1/2 Life Savers/Starburst/Skittles Sweet Storybook coupon found in the 12/2 RP or the $1/2 LifeSavers, Skittles, or Starburst Sweet Storybooks Manufacturer's Coupon found on the Target site)
Final cost as low as only $1.67 each! Great stocking stuffers!
Pillsbury Traditional Sugar Cookie Mix, 17.5 oz Box $1.69 (Price Cut thru 12/29)
Use the $1/2 Pillsbury Baking Items Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $0.35/1 Pillsbury Frosting, Cookie or Quickbread Mix coupon found in the 11/4 RP
Final cost only $0.84 each!
Pam Cooking Spray 6 oz $2.42 (Price Cut thru 12/29)
Use the $0.75/1 Pam cooking spray or Wesson canola/vegetable oil 48-oz. Target store coupon found here
Final cost only $1.67!
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz 4/$5 or $1.25 each
Use the $0.75/2 Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese 8 oz + Target coupon found in the 11/25 Target "Dash" Insert (if you have it)
Final cost only $0.88 each!
Green Giant Boxed Vegetables 7 oz 5/$5 (Price Cut thru 12/29)
Use the $1/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables coupon found in the 11/11 SS
(value may vary by region)
Final cost only $0.67 each!
Bertolli Pasta Sauce 15 oz $1.89 (Price Cut thru 12/29)
Use the $1.50/2 Bertolli Pasta Sauces Target store coupon found here
Final cost only $1.14 each!
Juicy Juice Fruitifuls Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Buy 3 Juicy Juice Fruitifuls $2.49 each
Total = $4.98 (one will be free)
Use 2 $1/1 Juicy Juice Fruitifuls coupons found here or here
Final cost only $2.98 total – $1 each!
International Delight 16 oz $1.79 (Regular Price)
Use the
$1.50/2 International Delight Coffee Creamers 16-oz. Target store coupon found here gone :(
Plus, use the $1/1 International Delight Coffee Creamer coupon found here
(or, use the $0.55/1 coupon found here or the $1/2 coupon found in the 11/11 SS)
Final cost as low as only $0.04 each! Wow!
Personal Care
Buy 1 Braun 350 Special Pack Shaver $99.99 = FREE $15 Target Gift Card
*Braun 350 Special Pack Shaver comes with a FREE Braun Cruzer
Deal Scenario
Buy Braun 350 Special Pack Shaver $99.99
Use the $15/1 Braun 3, 5, 7 Series Shavers coupon found in the 11/25 PG
Pay $84.99
Get back a $15 Target Gift Card
Final cost only $69.99!
Arm & Hammer Kids Spinbrush My Way Toothbrush $4.99
Use the $2/1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush coupon found here
Final cost only $2.99!
Norelco AT811 Razor $59.99
Use the $10/1 Philips Norelco Electric Shaver coupon found here
Final cost only $49.99!
Sonicare for Kids Toothbrush $49.99
Use the $10/1 Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush coupon found in the 11/18 SS
Final cost only $39.99!
Dove Men+Care Active Clean Shower Tool $3.49
Use the $2/1 Dove Men+Care Body Wash, 6-pk+ Bar, Shower Tool coupon found here
Final cost only $1.49!
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Hello Kitty Foaming Hand Soap $1.89
Use the $1/2 Hello Kitty Hand Soap Target store coupon found here – must use zip 90210
Plus, use 2 $0.50/1 Dial Hello Kitty Hand soap manufacturer's coupons found here
Final cost only $0.89 each! Nice stocking stuffers! :D
Up & Up Lubricant & Redness Relief Eye Drops $0.97 (Regular Price)
Use the $0.75/1 up & up eye care (contact lens care or eye drops) Target store coupon found here
Final cost only $0.22 each!
Breathe Right Advanced Clear Nasal Strips 10 ct $3.99 (Price Cut thru 12/8)
Use the $2/1 Breathe Right Nasal Strips 10 ct+ Target Coupon found in the Pharmacy Booklet
Plus, use the $1.50/1 Breathe Right Nasal Strips Product coupon found in the 10/14 RP
(or, use the $1/1 coupon found here)
Final cost as low as $0.49!
Luden's Throat Drops 30 ct Assorted $1.29 (Price Cut thru 12/8)
Use the $1/2 Luden's Bags 25 or 30 ct coupon found in the 10/21 SS
(or, use the $1/2 Luden's Cough Drops 25 or 30 ct coupon found here)
Final cost only $0.79 each!
Buy 2 select Centrum Vitamin Products = FREE $5 Target gift card
– Note that this may be a regional gift card offer and is valid through 12/15.
Deal Scenario #1
Buy 2 Centrum Specialist Vitamins prices starting at $9.94
Total = $19.88
Use 2 $5/1 Centrum Specialist Multivitamin coupons found in the 12/2 RP or here
Pay $9.88
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost $4.88 for 2 – just $2.44 each!
Deal Scenario #2
Buy 2 Centrum Multivitamins prices starting at $6.99
Total = $13.98
Use 2 $3/1 Centrum Regular, Silver or Flavor Burst Chews coupons found in the 12/12 RP or here
Pay $7.98
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost only $2.98 total, just $1.49 each!
Buy any Huggies or Pampers Giant Pack Diapers $34.99 = FREE $5 Target Gift Card
*Huggies Giant Pack Diapers (Snug & Dry Shown) $34.99
Deal Scenario
Buy 1 Huggies Snug Dry Giant Pack Diapers $34.99
Use the $3/1 Huggies Diapers Target Coupon found in the 12/2 Celebrate Insert
Plus, use the $3/1 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers coupon found here (watch the video)
Pay as low as $28.99
Get back a $5 Target Gift Card
Final cost only $23.99!
Kleenex Hand Towels, Holiday Packaging 55 ct $2.49
Use the $0.75/1 Kleenex Hand Towels Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $0.75/1 Kleenex Hand Towels coupon found in the 11/18 SS or in the 12/2 SS
(or, use the $0.50/1 Kleenex Hand Towels coupon found here when you enter the sweeps)
Final cost as low as only $0.99!
Huggies Baby Wipes Refills 448-512 ct $10.99
Use the $1/1 Huggies Wipes 168 ct or Larger Target Coupon found in the 12/2 Celebrate Insert
Plus, use the $1/1 Huggies Wipes 168 ct+ Manufacturer's Coupon found on the Target site
Final cost only $8.99!
Up & Up Facial Tissues Box $0.99 (Regular Price)
Use the $0.50/1 up & up Facial Tissue (excludes pocket packs) Target store coupon found here
Final cost only $0.49 each!
Toys, Electronics, Clothes, Gifts + More
Save $8 when you buy Finding Nemo AND (1) Select Disney Blu-ray
*Finding Nemo: Blu-ray+DVD $22.99, or 3D+Blu-ray+DVD+digital $27.99
-The Combo Pack will be eligible for a FREE Movie Admission for Monsters Inc. If other movies that qualify for the FREE movie ticket are included in the deal, you will get a total of $8 off plus 2 free movie tickets! Should make for a *HOT* deal!
Barbie Dreamhouse $132.99
Use the 25% off Barbie Toy Target Coupon found on the Shopkick App
Final cost only $99.74!
Barbie Puppy Pageant Game $14, Barbie Fashionista Dolls $9.49
Use the 25% off Barbie Toy Target Coupon found on the Shopkick App
Final cost as low as $7.12!
Yahtzee $7.79
Use the $2/1 Hasbro Yahtzee or Jenga Target Coupon found here
Plus, use the $2/1 manufacturer's coupon found here
Final cost only $3.79!
Jenga $12.89
Use the $2/1 Hasbro Yahtzee or Jenga Target Coupon found here
Plus, use the $2/1 manufacturer's coupon found here
Final cost only $8.89!
Crayola: Marker Airbrush Kit, Color Wonder Light-Up Paint Palette $15
Use the $4/1 Crayola Light Up Paint Pallette coupon found here
Final cost only $11!
Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister $74.99
Use the $10 off a $50 Hot Wheels purchase coupon found here
Final cost only $64.99!
Classic Tidings, Be Merry Ornaments $2.50 or Classic Ornaments $1
Use the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Holiday Tree Ornaments Target Coupon found in Season to Entertain Mailer
Final cost as low as $3 for 4, just $0.75 each!
C9 Mens Lightweight Thermal Crew Top or Pants $12
Use the $3/1 C9 by Champion Men's Thermal Underwear Bottom or Top Target store coupon found here
Final cost only $9!
Merona Varsity Crew Sweater $15
Use the 20% off Merona Men's Apparel Item Target Coupon found on the Shopkick App
(or, use the 20% Off Merona Men's Apparel item Target store coupon found here)
Final cost only $12!
Xhilaration Girls Tee, Pants & Shorts Sleep Set $10
Buy 2 for $10 each
Total = $20
Use the $5 Off an Xhilaration Apparel purchase of $20 or More Target store coupon found here
*Excludes Intimates, Hosiery, Jewelry, Accessories & Shoes
Final cost only $15 total, $7.50 each!
** A HUGE thanks to Totally Target for the help with these deals… and if you want to see even more Target weekly deals, make sure to head on over to Totally Target!
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Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much.
I can't find the Target coupon for the ID coffee creamer, am I missing something?
I've searched and searched and can't find it either!
have you tried their website "International dellight?"
Thank you. My target has creamer for $1.61 :)
progresso soups are 8 for 10.00 at kroger this week, and there's a 2.00 off 8 digital coupon you can load to your kroger card, which makes a better deal (if you have kroger :)).
Thank you for the tip!!
If you buy finding nemo 5 disc combo pack theres a coupon for $5 off, so you buy the two movies and get $8 for buying two, then the coupon off, then if they're the same qualifying movies you can get 4 pixar lithographs free from disney movie rewards dot com (thats also where the $5 coupon is)
You can't use both of those coupons and only buy two movies. The $8 coupon ties to both movies.
$8 is not a coupon but a target promotion so you should be able to use the $5 coupon too.
target allows you to use a gift card on the next purchase and you will get a gift card. i.e. on the starbucks buy two and get the $5 card, then use it towards the price of the next two, then you will get a $5 gift card.
you would not be able to do the rebate for the $5 starbucks holiday offer because it says "The Qualifying Purchase must be a single transaction and must occur during the Purchase Period". so if you are going for the additional starbucks offer it wouldn't work.
But it also says that there is a limit of 2 per household during the offer period. So I understand its OK to do the deal twice (3 coffee bags each time).
Will Target do a price match and allow you to use the 2 coupons for the games? (Target and a MQ on the price match price). Thanks in advance!
they sure will.
please tell us what you are price matching?
Kmart has the Yahtzee game for $6 in their ad, so only $2 if Target price matches and does both coupons.
Not sure how it is everywhere, but the Target's here in Michigan will not price match Kmart since Kmart has that rewards program.
I have never tried, but I heard they will only price match AFTER Target coupons have been applied.
kristen's right, target will allow you to only use mq's when they price match, not tq's
Went to Target yesterday (Michigan) and they did the Kmart price match AND they took off both q's. She did ask someone if she could take off both q,s and was told as long as one is a Target and other is a MQ. BUT I don't know if that person advising her knew of price match, but she was within 4 feet when doing that part. Soooo I am still not sure what their policy is on this or if it just varies from one Target to the next. I am happy for the $2 game that is part of the gift load for a child we picked from Angle Tree :) The deals are allowing us to spoil this child :)
Ask your store's service desk first…our Target won't do a price match AND a coupon, it's either/or. :(
Just have to share my AWESOME experience tonight at Target. I have been desperatley searching for a deal on the Lego Sith Infiltrator set that my son wants fir Christmas, and Target price matched their own online price of $48.99 for me! Plus I found a coupon on the ground for $5 off any purchase of $50 or more on my way in the store. So I saved approx. $30- $50! This toy is going for up to $100 on ebay and amazon! Yay Target!
Can anyone in the nY area find the coupon in the SS 12/2 as stated for the 3/2 coffee??
I'm in Rochester, NY. I don't see the coupon. =0(
in nyc, couldn't find it either :(
Download this app too to make some extra cash while you're out shopping! Plus there are coupons in the app too! http://get.shopkick.com/paprika1691
Love shop kick! Earn pts for free gc- another great freebie ;)
I love you Collin….. You are AWESOME!!
If I'm reading the Starbucks rebate right, it looks like you can do two rebates. If so I'm going to score some more yummy coffee!
where is the coffee rebate form?? thanks!
I found MiO liquid enhancers buy 3 get $5 gc at my target in nyc (reg price $4.19, prob cheaper at other targets).
Buy 3 @ $4.19
Used $1/2 tq
Used 3 $1.50/1 mq from 10/28SS
Paid $7.07, Got $5gc, and if you have the Ibotta app, there's $1.75/1, so $0.32/3.
I'm pretty sure though that for most, it'll be a small money maker.
I saw this yesterday. They were only $3.79 at my Target, and since I kicked caffeine last year and try to drink as much water as I can stand… Mio makes it much better.
Thank you so much, I was able to purchase 6 of these tonight. My kids love them, I plan on using them for stocking stuffers. They were $4.04 at my Target in the Pittsburgh area. They ended up averaging $0.38 ea. I really appreciate you posting this.
Thank you for posting about this! I was so happy to find this deal at my Target, and I wouldn't have known to look without you!
Our Target does not have the Christmas Coffee
Just Dance Wii is on sale for $29.99.
Just Dance 4 Wii is on sale for $29.99. I forgot to add 4.
Thanks, for the post. Last item on list for my girls and was hoping for a sale….been sick and would have missed this if you had not posted!
Amazon has this game today only for $22.99!
My paper didn't get the Starbucks coupons. Would anyone be willing to trade or send me some. Want to get coffee for my gift baskets. email@example.com
There is a Target catalina printing for $5/$25 frozen food purchase. This came in handy yesterday with the Stouffer's gift card deal!
FYI, you can't use the $1/1 Ghirardelli Holiday Item 4 oz+ coupon on Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark that is 3.5 oz. However, you can use the $1/2 Ghirardelli bars coupon. Also, there is a mobile coupon for $2 off Centrum vitamins. It expires 12/7.
Thanks Collin!
If you have the All You Holiday Entertaining magazine there is a $1 Pam coupon which would make it 67 cents! Also, there is a $1 coupon for the magazine on coupons.com.
I shopped at Target on Saturday and got a Catalina for $10 off $100 future shopping trip but it expires 12/9 so I'll have to go back soon!
No Starbucks coupons in the Philly inserts, either :(
if anyone have extra starbucks coupon that not going to use it I would love to have them.TIA
I wish I would have know about the Starbucks gift card deal…just bought two on sale with coupon + the $5 gift card, but another $5 Starbucks card would have been icing on the cake!
I used the Gillette Fusion $10 coupon today at Target. Ended up using three coupons so with the Starbucks coffee one, I got two great deals + scored $20 in Target gift cards.
A good Target day!
Does anyone know how the Kellogg's rewards work? I am trying to redeem them but the only option they are offering is for them to mail the coupons..which means I cannot take advantage of the Kellogg's deals above.
When I redeemed mine they sent the coupons to me in an email and I was able to print them at home. Hope that helps!
I just saw a Target coupon for the Centrum Silver, but can't remember then amount
Does anyone happen to know of a free shipping code (or a coupon code) for target.com? I want to order an 18″ doll for my daughter. Thanks!
Get the Target red card! all shipping is free, no matter the price..love it!!
My Target raised their International Delights creamer to $1.92. The back of their price label had the old price of $1.79 on it. Still a good deal, but it stinks that they've raised the price. There also weren't too many flavors, or basic flavors.
I can't find the $4 off crayola coupon. Anyone know any other links to try?
Never mind……I was looking for a coupon for the crayola marker airbrush kit and just realized the coupon was for the crayola light up paint palette. :(
Is the Starbucks deal good on all blends or just the two pictured?
Also another bonus…when you take the empty coffee bags back to Starbucks, you get a free tall coffee for the empty bag!
aWESOME. dIDN'T KNOW THAT. tHANKS!!
I just saw that this morning!! How did I never realize before. I will definitely be taking advantage of this now. Thanks!
I can't find the Centrum Q on RP. What zip can I use to find it? Thank you!!
If anyone is interested in the sonicare kids toothbrushes, check with your dentist for $20 off 1. The dental office I work at has them. These toothbrushes are great!
Can someone send me a copy of the SS $3/2 Starbucks coupon? We don't have it in Ohio. firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you!!
I am not finding the yahtzee mf coupon? is it gone?
I can't find it either. :(
Tip: Don't buy Sunday Newspapers at the Dollar store. I bought 2 on Sunday and it is missing the SS insert. I asked the employee before I bought it, if it included all the coupons and she said yes. I wanted the Starbucks coupons in SS. I guess that is why they are only $1.
Hey Kris,
I always checked the newspapers at the dollar store before I bought them. The first two times I didn't check and they were missing an insert. Every time after that I checked them and all the inserts were there (go figure). I think they get the last papers, so some might not be complete. HTH
I found a deal on Playtex Tampons today, the 36 count box is on sale for $6.99 and if you buy 3 you get a $5 Target Gift Card. I did this deal today and used the Playtex BOGO coupon from a Sunday insert (not sure which one) and got 4 boxes of 36 count tampons for $2.24 ea.
The Starbucks coffee coupons are regional……….so unfair!!! Sigh……..maybe next deal!! Thanks Colin!
Does anyone know how I can get the SS Starbucks coupon from the 12/2 paper? I didn't get a paper and can't seem to find a link to print it. ?
Look for this great Planter's Peanut Butter Deal… my store is in Missouri: Small jars are on sale for about $2.50 a jar. I found Manufacture Peelies on the small jars of Peanut Butter for $1.00 off each. Stack that with the $1.00 of 2 Target Q and I got 4 peanut butters for $1.00 each. Yahoo!!
cant find the hasbro manufacturer coupon. is this still available? is there a specific zip code?
Was the Celebrate insert a regional thing?!?!


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Educating Educators
Educators are a lifeline connecting young people with their hopes and dreams. Their importance is evident in the focus we place on them in our legislation and our national conversation.
It's easy to talk about how important teachers are and quite another to give teachers the opportunities and support they need to succeed. The University of Wyoming Science and Mathematics Teaching Center (SMTC), with invaluable support from the Sigrid A. See Scholarship and the Rex and Florence Anderson Memorial Fund, is doing just that.
With its 40-year history, the SMTC functions as an interdisciplinary unit within the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences and offers three master's degree programs for practicing science and math teachers, as well as numerous workshops and courses.
"The center fulfills an important function as an intermediary that helps make connections between UW faculty and the school districts," says Sylvia Parker, Interim Director of SMTC. "We try to respond to the professional development needs that teachers discover as they work with students in the classroom."
SMTC's innovative master's degree programs allow practicing teachers to attend courses on the UW campus during the month of June and focus on specific subject-matter content knowledge and how students learn those subjects. They also take an online course during the school year that links the professional development with their daily experiences in the classroom. Teachers are able to receive their master's degrees in middle-level science or math teaching in 2-3 years.
The See Scholarship and the Anderson Fund are important keys in allowing practicing teachers to take advantage of this opportunity. With the help of partial tuition waivers, these two funds effectively cover the cost of tuition for teachers attending these programs. Since 2006, over $200,000 in scholarships have supported 137 teachers from 21 of Wyoming's 23 counties.
"Many teachers are highly motivated to continue learning by enrolling in a master's program, and our programs are designed to make it convenient for them to take classes and not have to quit their jobs to attend UW full-time," says Parker. "Teachers earn relatively good salaries in Wyoming, but they aren't rich. The deciding factor and extra incentive for many of them is the scholarship support."
Think about that. Our valuable teachers teach our kids during the school year and then attend classes during the month of June, take one online course a semester, and make valuable connections with other teachers across the state and with faculty at the university, but their tuition is fully covered. That's really saying something.
"This funding is important because it enables teachers to grow as professionals. It also sends a positive message that they and their work are valued—it says 'We believe in you as teachers, and we're going to provide you with funds so you can get even better at this.' It says thank you very much," says Parker.
This generous support was established by Sigrid See in honor of her parents Rex and Florence Anderson, who were both outstanding and dedicated teachers. Sigrid has also established
the Louie and Sigrid See Scholarship in Engineering in honor of her husband, who was a civil engineer. Both Sigrid and Louie received their degrees from UW.
Sigrid says that she hopes that this support will have a big impact in teachers' lives.
Parker adds, "In a time when our educational system and teachers are often under attack, it's important that we work together to improve our teaching and our schools. UW, as the only university in the state, has a responsibility to provide leadership and high-quality professional development in partnership with the districts and with teachers. I think UW does a good job of that. Support from the See Scholarship and the Anderson Fund helps us take positive steps in the right direction."
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Satisfying My Downtown Vegas Fetish
July 25, 2009
Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your point of view), the "party pit" trend in Las Vegas continues unabated.
Last night, I checked out Downtown's two newest offerings. The Las Vegas Club's "Fetish Pit" and The Plaza's "Aqua Pit".
Frankly, I did not know that the LVC's pit even existed until this week. I was alerted to its presence via a thread on my forums (thank you Chuck R.), and since I had planned on being Downtown on Friday night anyway, I felt it my civic duty to check the place out.
Like many other girlie pits, the Fetish Pit was located at the entrance to the casino in order to snag male passersby. This tactic seemed to work to reasonable effect, as there was a fairly good amount of men rotating in and out of the tables. Never underestimate the power of Boobjack.
I grabbed a seat at the "naughty nurse" table, and was greeted with a pleasant surprise. I mean, besides the obvious mounds of female human protuberances. Fine, the nurses boobs were fake, but it never ceases to amaze me how many women think this matters to us in the slightest bit.
Most adult males will have a good spank to Jessica Rabbit and she is completely fictitious. I've never heard any man say "I stared at her boobs until I realized they were fake, then I turned away".
As a matter of fact, in many cases fake is absolutely preferable. If a man's choice is between perfectly sculpted rock hard silicone, or real boobs with areolas hovering somewhere near the belly button, I assure you that most of us would choose the former. And by "most of us", I mean "all of us".
Ladies, if you are considering whether or not to get fake boobs, allow me to make your decision for you. Do it.
Don't do it for yourself, do it for me.
Jesus I'm easily distracted. What in the hell was I … oh yeah, I was greeted with a surprise at the table.
As I fished out a few greenbacks and checked the table odds, I was very surprised to see that I was playing at a $5 3:2 table. The Strip really needs to get itself together, because Downtown (which officially includes the Stratosphere) is just crucifying properties like Harrah's with far superior gaming offerings.
Not only was I playing at a dirt-cheap, full-odds table on a Friday night, not only was I playing with a hot nurse, not only was the pit boss a really nice dude, but I could look up and see the firm asses of a cadre of PG-14 rated strippers throughout the session.
You see, I'm an ass man. And not in the Steve Jobs/Steve Wynn kind of way. I actually like women in the normal XY chromosomal way. To be hyper-specific, I like the posteriors of attractive women between 22 and 29 years old who weigh somewhere in the vicinity of 120lbs. I will concede 2-3 pounds for every inch of height above 5'6, but visually, I'm incredibly superficial.
I do realize that I am nothing to look at, but it's irrelevant. I don't get on podiums and dance around in a thong. I don't wear spandex. Hell, I don't even wear shorts. If ugly people were as self-aware as I am, the world would be a far better place.
Fortunately, the women in the Las Vegas Club Fetish Pit did not have this problem. They were hot.
I struck up a conversation with the naughty nurse, and she told me that the pit has been open for about 3 weeks, and that she was glad I was there. Looks and friendliness is a hard combination to beat.
Given that she was a nurse, I decided to kill two birds with one stone. I informed her that I had just turned forty one and that it was time for my annual prostate exam. I asked for her assistance, and I also told her that I would be perfectly happy to turn my head and cough whenever she was ready.
Fortunately, she laughed at all of my stupid innuendo. You would be surprised by the amount of eye-candy in this town who are completely unaware that they're eye candy. About half of the women in Vegas who make a living prancing around in next to nothing actually believe in all of the "respect for women" mumbo jumbo. They simply don't see the irony in it.
Fortunately, the other half are willing to humor people like myself in exchange for higher net income, and these are the type of women that I actually have respect for. The women who understand the product they're selling, and who excel at their jobs.
Kudos to the LVC for hiring top quality dealers. I was dealt to by several women in different costumes throughout the evening, and they all had top notch service personalities … and were damn good dealers to boot.
Since I was doing quite well from a gambling perspective (I roughly doubled up in an hour), since there were only a few women working the pit to split the tips, and since they were all great … I tipped more than usual at the Fetish Pit. I would have brought home more money had the women not been fantastic hosts, but they did try hard to keep me entertained. It also didn't hurt that the cards came out favorably for the women. I placed 10-15 bets for the dealers throughout the session, and I believe all but one was a winner.
After finishing up at the Fetish Pit, I headed over to the other west-Fremont party pit. The Plaza has something called the "Aqua Pit", and they have one hell of a slick advertisement. Women in pajamas with huge melons and an F me look on their face.
As I walked to the Plaza, I was fairly excited. The Plaza is a larger property than the LVC, and if the Fetish Pit was good … I could only image that the Aqua Pit would be even better.
Sometimes it's better to have low expectations.
When I got to the Aqua Pit, the women dealers were wearing psychedelic tie-dyed t-shirts, and few people were playing at the tables. I approached one of the dealers, and asked "Is this the Aqua Pit?". The dealer had no idea what I was saying. She did not speak English.
She motioned for another female pit boss to come over to find out what I wanted. The pit woman walked up to me, and after I repeated my question, she said to me in a heavy accent "Yes, this is Aqua Pit, you gonna play or not?" I felt like I was being scolded by my Asian mother for coming in second place in the spelling bee. I felt like I should apologize for interrupting them.
I was turned off. This was not erotic. It was actually a bit rude. It also illustrates a point that I have made in earlier articles. It's easy to increase short-term profits by hiring cheap, unskilled labor, but it costs so much more in the long run.
If the dealers in your skin pit aren't showing any skin, do not speak the language, and the pit boss is cranky … then what's the point?
Given that the LVC and The Plaza are owned by the same people, this surprised me. They certainly seemed to "get it" in one pit, and completely fumbled the ball in the other.
I'm not going to harp on the Aqua Pit too much, because things can and do change in this town from one night to the next, and your experiences can and will vary. I'm going back to Downtown tonight, and I may drop by the Plaza again to see if it was just an off evening.
As of today, however, I give two thumbs and a third appendage "up" to the Fetish pit, and a shrug of impotence to the Aqua Pit.
Lest I forget, I also have to be honest about one more thing. While the party pit trend blasts full steam ahead … the novelty is starting to wear off for me ever so slightly. Perhaps because I frequent the casinos, becoming jaded is simply a normal progression. You just can't be awed by the same concept each and every day. Constant exposure to something leads to natural desensitization.
When I first visited the Pussycat Pit back in 2007, it was great. The Flamingo X Pit was next, then Planet Hollywood's Pleasure Pit, then Excalibur's. Every time a new pit was established, I was pretty psyched.
However, the uniqueness factor upped the value back then, and when a particular concept crosses the threshold of novelty to omnipresence, it risks becoming routine.
Right now, all of the party pits are PG rated. Last night, I actually spotted several baby strollers making their way around the Fetish Pit.
While I really do like the concept of the pits, I think they need to be taken up a notch and made more "adult". Bustiers are great, but topless would be better. It's a well-known fact that the more aroused men are, the more willing they are to part with their money.
Las Vegas needs to get over its inner-prude, and start living up to the "What Happens Here" hype.
That being said, as these novelty pits proliferate, at the very least … the trend is promising.
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Written by SPRUNT on July 25, 2009 at 12:07 pm
If the fetish pit wanted to live up to its name, they would Make the stage a bit bigger and have a Hot girl in a leather or vinyl bustier and thong whipping another hot girl in similar dress, coupled with a table with a dominatrix-style dealer that insists that you call her "Mistress". They would have a hot chick sitting above a table who was able to deal with her feet. They would have a dealer in a latex nun habit. They would have a dealer with fuzzy cat ears and a tail that disappears into their skimpy bottoms. They would have a hot midget.
For the ladies, they would have a hot guy who sounded like Casanova dealing at a table where the seats had a bump in the center and every time they won the seat would vibrate, and every time the deck had to be shuffled, the dealer would fold laundry while a machine did the shuffling.
Not only would this lend more credence to the name "Fetish Pit", but it would also give you a little insight into the players based on the table they choose.
Written by tully on July 25, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Sprunt, I like your thinking—something for the women, too. Or the gay men, I guess.
Might be tough to find a woman who can deal BJ with her feet, tho.
Written by SPRUNT on July 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I think they could find a hot amputee who could deal with her feet. That would take care of another fetish right there!
Written by blueboar on July 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Damn! They must have opened the Fetish Pit right after my last visit. A buddy and I wandered in that place one night. Wasn't expecting much, but they did have a couple of hot chicks dealing (no "Party Pit" though) and the people were friendly.
Sprunt, I like the way you think.
Rex, don't sell yourself short. I've seen you on a stripper pole before, and you can work it. (Although just the mention of you and a thong in the same sentence makes me want to gauge my eyes out. No offense meant, but damn.)
As for The Plaza, they should just implode it. Immediately. It's probably the only way to get rid of the smell in that place.
Written by catherine on July 25, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I haven't been to those party pits yet, but after reading your article, I will avoid the one at the Plaza and will definitely check out the one in LVC with some of my girlfriends. The women in the photos look very friendly with most of them smiling, looks like a good time. Not sure if they did it on purpose but from your pics all the women at the aqua pit are Asian, was that coincidence? LOL, the fetish pit should hire you SPRUNT! Very creative, you must have first hand experience ;p.
Written by ColinFromLasVegas on July 25, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I just realized why I like Rex's blog here. And the comments fortify it.
All y'all are sicker than I am. And by the way, that's meant as a comment. I'm in esteemed company.
Written by FoolsGold on July 26, 2009 at 2:04 am
Perhaps the Aqua Pit signage was perfectly adequate and the end of the shift was nigh, so tempers were a bit short, but Aqua Pit does already have a core clientele and appears to be less of an "attraction".
The locals may become overly satiated and want "European Style Dealers" but the Gaming Commission doesn't want that, nor do casino owners want more money going to the girls than the drop box. The Fetish Pit will satisfy tourists and many locals. Thats enough. (Unfortunately).
Nice that they were dealers first and hot babes second. And yes, 3:2 is a lesson Harrah's needs to learn since the 6:5-tolerating tourist pool is drying up, having been sucked dry by the night club prices and the general economy.
English language lessons would help just about any casino's bottom line but it won't start happening until the casino managers start to realize just how much of a turnoff it is to have an encounter with someone who smiles helpfully but can't speak English at all.
Written by briguyx on July 27, 2009 at 11:36 pm
So the one thing I'll never understand: if Rex won't even wear shorts, how is he able to stand hanging out at these pools? It's gotta be horribly hot and without taking a dip every so often, it would be intolerable, especially for a person who's admitted he can't stand hot weather. So what's the deal?
Written by 9th Island on July 28, 2009 at 3:11 am
Hey Rex, in the 9th picture up… are the girls kissing in the background?
Written by jinx on July 28, 2009 at 7:55 am
Great report on LVC. Very good too that the dealers they chose were personable. Such a lost trait in many in the casinos and the good ones are way outnumbered by the bad. Just have to say wow to the dancers at the LVC. Seriously those were some attractive women. I've seen whre they've put dancers up that weren't quite the outstanding quality at other places and I just have to say kudos to LVC for hiring some seriously wankable material.
Written by Broadway Al on September 9, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Two things here actually..
The party pits are created to be fast paced … pushing more hands per hour and speeding things along to encourage the customers to make mistakes in their haste.
The second is the propensity of places like the Plaza and the Golden Gate to hire non-English speaking Asians is quite annoying to me as a customer. In a gambling situation it encourages me to stay when there is some friendly conversation.. especially if I am losing. Instead I too have experienced either the blank stare or the rude cold shoulder while they are willing to take my money. There are too many places like Fitzgerald's and the Fremont where the courtesy and friendliness is high.
Written by Nayely on January 13, 2010 at 7:58 am
I love your article Im actually one of the gogo dancers in a few of those pictures at LVC and all the dealers are real close friends of mine. Im glad you enjoyed yourself at our pit. its changed a little since we've opened but almost all same girls and new gogo dancers exceot for myself and one other. But thanks for the article and great pics too!
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I had been experimenting with recording the trumpet for some time, and I finally hit a magic recipe for mic placement and such that captured the kind of sound I was after. Part of this recipe was a big music stand I cobbled together out of junk.
I took the base off a broken coat rack, cut off a piece of angle iron and pop riveted it to a piece of flat bar stock. Then I bolted a pointed piece of scrap walnut to it. I made a music desk out of a piece of 3/4" birch plywood from a recycled public library magazine rack my father bought for me at some government auction for $5 and gave me to salvage. It was hideous, wobbly, but free, and it was wide enough and deep enough to hold about four reams of paper.
This only shows a bit of the top, but you can see that the stand was really too low to use comfortably while standing. (Though the height might have been a piece of the magic. Something about deadening or redirecting reflection just right.)
The base is missing, destroyed in an attempt to rebuild and repair it, but this shows how I made the attachment to the threaded stud coming out of the top of the coat rack base. What a mess, but it worked for several years.
In the middle of the recording project, I broke the Frankenstand. I swapped it for the Manhasset M48 I keep in my son's room, and it changed the magic. Thus I started looking for another wooden music stand, to get the magic back.
After shopping around, I didn't see much I was interested in buying at a price I could justify, though I did particularly like Mr. Standman's work, and I drew some inspiration from him. I decided that while I have never built with this combination of complication and size, I really ought to make myself a music stand, being a woodworker after all.
I sketched out the design in a notebook while I was laid over for 16 hours at work. I was already thinking of a stand with two desks, to store my music, but I decided to pattern my music desk after Mr. Standman's "Modern Classic" design, because I liked its simple lines the best out of all that ornate work he has done. I am also in the process of flagrantly ripping off his design for a desk pivot mechanism. My original sketch calls for a simple angle like my Frankenstand had, but I didn't like the angle on the Frankenstand, and when I copied the angle the metal stand always stays set at, I can't cut that angle without building a special jig of some sort. It makes more sense just to make a pivot. Maybe I will want to pivot it someday.
The following pages detail my progress on this project, beginning on the second day. I didn't get the idea to document my work in progress until after I had already built the feet. I borrowed my mother's old digital camera, and have started leaving it in the shop, and taking pictures of little waypoints. I'm finding I quite enjoy this, and wish I had been doing it for years. I never think to take a picture of anything until it's complete, finished, and in the house.
These are some bits of the feet, showing a detail of what they looked like before they were feet..
This is the original sketch I did cooped up in my truck in Fayetteville on October 2nd, 2006, dreaming of being home and in the shop. I was hundreds of miles away from any available internet connection, and pulled this out of my head. The design I came up with wound up being radically different from Mr. Standman's concept, which is just fine with me. I am nothing if not original. I don't play other people's music either.
Here is a view of the pointy toe on one of the feet, next to a second sketch I did to show my kids what the bits in the first sketch were going to look like assembled.
Amazingly enough, it resembles the sketch. I love the worm tracks or whatever in the grain on this toe, and have decided to have this one point toward the user.
This is my shop at a glance. It is very small, very crowded, and very cluttered. I just don't have any place to store all manner of things, and I'm always having to shuffle things around.
I've been through a struggle with hand planes. I love hand planes, and they're small, and compact, and ideal for this small, compact shop. However, getting a board dead flat and an edge dead square is a lot harder to do than it looks in books. Every project I've ever done has suffered from boards that weren't really quite flat and not really quite square. I bought a benchtop jointer to solve part of this problem, figuring I could continue to thickness plane by hand, and get results that were good enough.
With one face mechanically flat, you can put that to the inside of a box, or put that face down on a saw table, and make accurate cuts, and accurate joints, even if the other face is a little off. That worked OK, not well, until the day I put the wrong face down, and my flat face was my outside face, and the ugly face I wanted to hide inside was the irregular face. Sigh. So I sucked it up and bought a mechanical planer to avoid mangling that project.
With the planer in my arsenal, I noticed my boards were jamming up halfway through, because they were wedge shaped. I had never noticed. That lead to a protracted battle with my benchtop jointer, trying to get it adjusted into some kind of shape. I lost, and it lost too. I dumped it and bought a real one, which necessitated putting the planer, jointer, and table saw on wheels, because I have no room to leave any of them in one place.
I measured the Manhasset M48 to get a rough idea of dimensions. I tend to make parts to the size of whatever I can get out of the board I start with, and go from there, making everything relative. In this case, I wanted some ballpark targets to shoot for, to make sure the stand would have a usable range of motion, and be wide enough to accommodate four sheets of music.
This little storytelling shot shows some tools of the trade for measuring, marking, and crosscutting to break down the long boards into rough stock I can work with in the shop. As you can see, it is impossible to crosscut a 12' board on the table saw in that shop, so I have to do it some other way. I have used a circular saw, but I really hate those things, so I have decided to practice doing it by hand until I get good at it. Marking all four faces of the board is greatly helpful in developing this skill, and the saddle square from Lee Valley is an ingenous and invaluable tool in getting this job done. Like many tools from Veritas, I wonder how I ever got along without this thing.
Here's one I nailed. I had to show the square like this to avoid overexposing the shot with backlight, but this one is dead on. They weren't all dead on, but I did pretty well for the first time I had tried to hand cut a board in years.
This is an example of making things relative to the board. I wanted these parts 27" long, but it wasn't going to happen unless I cut up my one extra long, extra wide, extra figured piece of walnut, and that has a future as some fancy box. So I ripped them to 3.5" wide, and just shaved them enough to get them square, then cut the other three to the same length as the shortest of the four.
I can't believe I paid money for winding sticks, but I really like these.
This is one of the reasons why. It's a bit like using a gun sight. Look through the back at the front with everything else out of focus. The machined silver faces with graduated lines are very handy for gauging twist. This board is pretty flat, just has a tiny amount of cup. It's going to be part of the music desk.
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movie review appeared in the Chicago Maroon,
the student newspaper at the University of Chicago, on July
8, 1977.
blankets the cheering crowds along the streets of Manhattan
on V-J Day while Jimmy Doyle (Robert De Niro) slowly makes
his way. Glenn Miller's "Pennsylvania 6-5000"
becomes barely audible above the victory cries, paper horns
and noisemakers. Jimmy pauses underneath a large, slanting,
reddish-pink neon arrow pointing down at him as the camera
zooms and focuses on him.
the Rainbow Room, Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (played
by Bill Tole and his Orchestra) open with their theme, "I'm
Getting Sentimental Over You", then break into
'Song Of India." Everyone is having a great time—except
for the band, whose members are as expressionless as stone-faced
Dorsey is. Jimmy Doyle puts the make on a couple of young
women but fails. He spots a cute WAC sitting by herself;
the band begins "Opus One." The WAC turns out
to be Francine Evans (Liza
Minnelli), who plays hard to get. Nine minutes later
"Opus One" ends and Jimmy gives up on his first
try with Francine. It turns out, however, that his buddy
has been dancing with Francine's girl friend. Jimmy loans
him his hotel room key and spends what's left of the evening
at the Rainbow Room talking with Francine.
three or four in the morning, Jimmy, now alone, phones his
buddy to see if it's okay for him to return to his room.
His buddy pleads for one more hour. Jimmy agrees. He climbs
the stairway to the elevated train station, then watches
a sailor and his girl friend dance to imaginary music in
the dim glow of a streetlight. Jimmy just stares, longing
for what they have. Then the couple disappears....
are the opening scenes of United Artists' New
York, New York,
Martin Scorcese's latest film, a musical love story in the
old Hollywood tradition but well-tempered by Scorcese's
remarkable vision as a director. Jimmy Doyle is an aspiring
tenor saxophonist. Francine Evans is a talented vocalist.
They fall in love, of course, although their romance is
as shaky as the big band business in its waning days.
tells Francine shortly after they meet that he's looking
for "the major chord," a balance of music, money,
and love — in that order, but Francine could easily reverse
it. Unfortunately, she isn't able to because Jimmy proves
to be a real bastard.
music orchestrates their relationship throughout the film.
Arranged, supervised and conducted by Academy Award winner
(Cabaret) Ralph Burns, who began his career by arranging
for Woody Herman's postwar bands, the music of New
York, New York
is a marvelous blend of big band, bebop, and Broadway. The
Cabaret team of John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote several new
songs for the film, including its theme. "You Brought
a New Kind of Love to Me," "Once In a While,"
"You Are My Lucky Star," "It's a Wonderful
World," "The Man I Love," and "Just
You, Just Me" — are mostly big band arrangements featuring
Francine on vocals and Jimmy on tenor (dubbed by jazz great
Georgie Auld, who coached De Niro on tenor sax and appears
in the film as bandleader Frankie Harte). These old standards
weave a wonderful romantic ambience.
a brief time Jimmy fronts his own big band and Francine,
now his wife, is its featured vocalist. Big bands are on
the way out, but Jimmy's jazz-influenced arrangements and
Francine's singing give his band a chance of making it.
One evening Francine becomes dizzy and hurries offstage
after her song ends. Jimmy chases after her, and as she
tells him she's pregnant, the band plays "Don't Be
That Way" in the background.
Francine is that way (Jimmy is not at all pleased) and returns
to New York to have her baby. Jimmy soon gives up his band
and joins her, working as a sideman at the Harlem Club,
where some of the films hottest numbers are played: Diahnne
Abbott, De Niro's real-life wife, sings one of the most
evocative versions of "Honeysuckle Rose" you'll
ever hear. Francine eventually goes her own way and becomes
a superstar. Her first hits include "But the World
Goes Round" and "There Goes the
Ball Game," both allusions to her breakup with Jimmy.
Niro's portrayal of Jimmy Doyle is executed as brilliantly
as his roles in Bang the Drum Slowly, Mean Streets, Godfather
II, Taxi Driver, and The Last Tycoon. Some musicians
I have known have been as egocentric as Jimmy Doyle, complete
bastards to the women in their lives — though musicians
have no monopoly on these traits. De Niro's performance
as a tenor saxophonist also is superb, and it is unlikely
we will ever again see an actor portray a musician with
the authenticity De Niro achieves in this film.
Francine Evans — young, vulnerable, easily impressed by
Jimmy Doyle's wit and charm, just as easily victimized by
his arrogance and conceit — Liza Minnelli comes across beautifully.
Her facial expressions carry as much feeling as her singing,
and both can fill you with joy as much as they can with
sadness. Liza Minnelli's musical credentials were in fine
form long before New
York, New York, but she had to work hard to master the
big band idiom. She succeeded. Her renditions of "The
Man I Love," "Once in a While," and
especially "Just You, Just Me" are in the best
tradition of Martha Tilton, Helen Forrest, Helen Ward, Bee
Wain and Jo Stafford. And the new numbers she sings, including
the theme, "New York, New York," will please her
legions of admirers.
are several fine minor roles in the film, especially Georgie
Auld's interpretation of bandleader Frankie Harte. As fewer
and fewer people turn out to hear his band, he tells Francine
that he's going to cancel the tour. She reminds him that
it's the fifth time he has said this. Then he tells her
there's only one person who can lead his band. "You
mean Jimmy?" Francine asks. "No, me!" he
insists, as bandleaders have always done.
Kay Place appears briefly as Bernice, who replaces Francine
as Jimmy Doyle's vocalist. She typifies so many of the young
girl singers big bands often picked up along the road, telling
Jimmy that she's "not a bimbo." Lenny Gaines as
the record producer conveys all the smart-ass self-confidence
of that profession; but in the scene where he meets with
Jimmy Doyle to discuss Francine's recording contract, Jimmy
even tops him, although it's a pretty fair duel.
York, New York ends in the early 1950s back in the Rainbow
Room. Jimmy Doyle, now owner of a new jazz club called The
Major Chord and with his recording of "New York,
New York" at the top of the charts, joins the Big Apple's
cabaret set to hear Francine Evans at her opening night
performance. After she sees Jimmy in the audience, she orders
her orchestra to play "New York, New York," a
piece written by Jimmy for her years before and to which
she has added the lyrics. The number brings a standing ovation
from the Rainbow Room audience and received a big round
of applause from the audience at the McClurg Court Theater
(in Chicago) the night I saw the film.
set out to create a Hollywood musical that would rival those
of yesteryear. He has done so. New
York, New York is refreshing, entertaining, visually
and musically exciting, nostalgic yet contemporary. Some
scenes strongly resemble Edward Hopper's paintings. They
are masterpieces of symbolism and allusion: the young couple,
so much in love, dancing beneath the elevated; Jimmy Doyle
in a lonely, pensive mood playing his sax as he sits in
a lawn chair in front of a large billboard featuring a sun-tanned
girl in a bathing suit in an advertisement for a seaside
resort while, to his right, a young couple in silhouette
sits at a table playing cards; a green 1941 Buick parked
outside a funky Harlem night club; the EXIT sign that cautions
Francine in the final moments of the film; and, at the end,
that large, reddish-pink neon arrow again pointing at Jimmy
Scott Fitzgerald concluded his best novel by reminding us
that "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgiastic
future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us
then, but that's no matter–tomorrow we will run faster,
stretch out our arms farther…. And one fine morning–
we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly
into the past."
Doyle's "green light" is his "major chord,"
which he grasps for only a second. Scorcese has created
an ingenious musicscape tracing Jimmy Doyle's search. In
their final scene together, Francine Evans tells Jimmy Doyle
that "happy endings are a dime a dozen, aren't they?"
He ends up right where he started, standing beneath the
neon arrow.
who was it who said, "There are no second acts
in American lives?"
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