Joey - Everybody Nose

This city has a major coke problem. I'm not talking about the stuff that you buy from vending machines, although it wouldn't surprise me if vending machines like that existed somewhere in this city. Seemingly, it doesn't matter if you're in a dive bar or a five star hotel bar, the white powdery substance always seems to be within proximity. Incidentally, I started becoming more aware of the growing problem after having a run in at a bar the other night.

I was out having a few drinks with some friendx, when I looked over and noticed this guy, unapologetically staring at me. From what I could tell he seemed fairly decent, about 28 years old, well dressed, professional type, no reason to be alarmed I thought. Finally, after about 45 minutes he gets up the nerve to approach me. But before even saying hello he directs my attention down to his hand where he was a holding a small metal vile. I must have had a puzzling look on my face, because he then proceeded to gesture by raising his hand to his nose and sniffling. Thanks, I got it...

The puzzling look of course, was not out of confusion, but shock. I was speechless. I just thought to myself, he can't be serious. Is this the future of pick up schemes? Is this where women stand in New York? A guy gives me coke and I owe him head? I don't like to sound old fashioned, but what ever happened to, “Can I buy you a drink?” Needless to say, after that incident I was a little irritated and to be quite honest , insulted. Do I look like someone who takes cocaine from strangers at a bar?

What surprised me even more was the response I got after explaining what happened. Nobody seemed to be shocked. In fact almost everyone I was with admitted to being in a similar situation at some point. What is wrong with this city? I can't imagine this sort of thing happening outside of New York.

So then a couple days later I come across this article in the travel section of gridskipper.com. The article was entitled “Cocaine is Everywhere” and lists the top 16 bars in New York City to do cocaine at. For example number 14:

Lit Lounge

“The dingy music venue is packed with college kids enduring their friends' horrific bands. The bathrooms are definitely not clean but still quite active. Either it's aspiring rockers going for the cokehead lifestyle “.

I can certainly agree with that, but I had to turn my nose up at number 13.

Soho Grand

“Another standard-issue celebrity and socialite coke spot, as opposed to our dirty and divey picks. The Soho Grand hotel's immaculate bar bathroom is a dependable favorite for the rich and trendy to snort away. “

Just further evidence that this city is crawling with cokeheads..

http://gridskipper.com/travel/new-york/cocaine-is-everywhere-267606.php