Sex and Business in China

[garbon]

In Tim's defense, "large snacks" is not something you hear a lot, as it's sort of a contradiction in terms.  And it does sound like a fun euphemism for something.

Yes, I mean, I don't know why Jos would expect us all to know this but then I don't really know why Tim is attacking Jos for making an incomprehensible post. That's what Jos does.

[Valmy]

I am so sad I clicked on that wiki link.  A strip club with no stripping?  Basically a club where pretty girls (or boys for the host clubs) are nice to you.  Why not just be friends with some pretty people?

[Tonitrus]

It's gotta be better than sitting at home with a anime-girl laden body pillow.

[Valmy]

It's gotta be better than sitting at home with a anime-girl laden body pillow.

Well that's true.

[CountDeMoney]

Oh, I don't know.

[Tonitrus]

 I am sure Japan has combination cat/hostess bars too. 

[CountDeMoney]

"I got a full jar of Pounce, and it's burning a hole in my pocket, baby."

[Josquius]

People with experience of Asia would understand. And given the context that was the conversation. There really isn't a good English word for that kind of place.
Anyhoo. How can a thread about Chinese hookers turn into a semantic poo slinging fest?

[Valmy]

People with experience of Asia would understand.

Is it because in their cultures of shame they long for acceptance?  But I don't think Korea is like that, just Japan.

[Siege]

"I got a full jar of Pounce, and it's burning a hole in my pocket, baby."

What the hell is this?
I don't recognize the quote.

[The Brain]

People with experience of Asia would understand. And given the context that was the conversation. There really isn't a good English word for that kind of place.
Anyhoo. How can a thread about Chinese hookers turn into a semantic poo slinging fest?

It's the heat of the moment.

[Jacob]

Yes, I mean, I don't know why Jos would expect us all to know this but then I don't really know why Tim is attacking Jos for making an incomprehensible post. That's what Jos does.

Yeah, it's pretty funny

[Jacob]

People with experience of Asia would understand. And given the context that was the conversation. There really isn't a good English word for that kind of place.

No, not really. I have plenty of experience in Asia - Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and even Korea. That does not mean I know that "snack" is a term for a particular sub-category of girly/hostess bar in Japan.

This also leaves out the fact that most of the people here - your audience - do not have experience with Asia at all.

For a U/X guy you seem unusually prone to obtuseness.

[Valmy]

See I thought he meant you would understand the appeal of these clubs, not the reference.

[Admiral Yi]

See I thought he meant you would understand the appeal of these clubs, not the reference.

That's what I thought too.

I definitely understand the appeal of these clubs.