Finally, Espresso For Cavemen

Man, I already subscribe to Hermaphrodite Amputee!

Well? And how was the coffee, Bob? You managed to "review" the business without mentioning the quality or lack thereof of its main product. Oh, wait, no you didn't. Never mind.

The coffee was good, a little above average even. And the prices are actually on the low side. How do they do it? Volume!

Can't believe the resident New West letch would be up in arms so....

So, let's see how liberated America is, how about some capitalist ladies hiring some underemployed construction hunkies to be whatever guy baristers are called? Whatever.

Apparently Dave lost his construction job recently...

I enjoyed a cup at a similar "almost bare-naked girl coffee stand" in Vancouver, Wa this spring. The little thing was dressed just as tastefully as a gal could be and I found the coffee to be delicious. However, I did get the feeling my three female passengers were a bit uncomfortable when I asked for a lap dance along with my Latte. My sweet barista just laughed it off and joked it would cost fifty a head if the girls wanted one too. That was one expensive cup a joe...

Bob - I found the caption without your help, thank you very much!
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Everybody loves pretty ladies! What's on the cover of men's magazines? What's on the cover of women's mangazines? Using pretty ladies to sell product has been around as long as there has been commerce, I would guess. (How do they sell stuff in those 'stan countries where the women have to wear gunny-sacks?)

Darlin', you're a low-life scum-sucking bottom feeder, you told me, "If it ain't over 50 (soon to be 55) I don't give it a second look." I hope you get a Mickey "D" type scalding crotch burn.

You're beginning to sound like the Mother Superior establishing a dress code.
Vive la difference.

Repent! Repent! The end is nigh

Bob: Please, next year on Father's Day weekend, go to Portland and view the All Nude bicycle ride around town by 5000 or more souls of all ages and sexual identities (pun intended), and then you can watch the Fathers Day weekend Gay Pride Parade and go to a Juneteenth celebration. Portland just doesn't want a weekend so lacking in diversity that it would only include fathers on Father's Day. It discriminates against those who can't be fathers, won't be fathers, and are fathers in name only. And, inherently, only half the population could ever possibly be a father. That, too, does not address diversity.

So, in a diverse and all embracing place like Missoula, once laden with whorehouses, brothels, and speak easy clubs, a young lady in more than beach bikini wear selling lattes is not really a new business concept to the area. This is, after all, is America, where we are currently sending young men and women to die so that some women who do or do not care (we have yet to learn) need not be stoned to death for wearing a revealing burqa, or have acid thrown on them for walking to, gasp!, school where girls really need not attend according to the Taliban. The real Stone Age men seem to be muslim fanatics of the Taliban kind, and they drink tea, have boys to serve the needs that could be found under the ubiquitous burqa, leer at goats, and kill their own with a noticeable lack of consternation. They play soccer with a calf's head on horseback, probably because running and kicking in flip flops is difficult. At the least, Missoula is not in fear of a Toyota pickup with a load of Pashtun morals police driving up to the window to ogle for a moment, and then kill the young ladies inside. That is violence against women of the highest form.

It makes no never mind who is serving the latte, they still cost too much and are part of the tonnage of adipose we pack in the New West. Better it were a fat free, sugarless treat bar, and the "spice" was the ogling opportunity. Like, which pool or beach can you go to in the rain, hiding behind parental duty to entertain the kids? Yep. And we must feel for the poor working girls. That nubility soon fades and they can only look at pictures of what once was, on the rocket ship ride to eternity we all face. The job gives them something to remember, talk about in old age. And it would not be worth the effort if it were not for the oglers. The ogled and the oglers. In a very real sense, that is what it really is all about anyway. Part of that dance in our DNA. A symbiotic relationship. Enjoy!!!

"As long as there are troglodytes who are willing to treat women as objects to fuel their masturbation fantasies...Probably a lot of the same guys who frequent the Fox Club and Fred’s Lounge. Real progressive specimens."

At least Ooh La Latte's customers are honest about their caveman tendencies. The guys you have to watch out for in this town are the ones with all the correct bumper stickers on their fuel efficient car, who avidly listen to Democracy Now! and sport a thin veneer of outraged liberalism, and yet still treat women as nothing more disposable things. Give me the brutish black Ford anyday.

Hey Bob, if you are still reading these blogs? Then THANKS FOR THE ADVERTISING!

To the rest of you in general...thanks for your comments...there is sanity on my planet!

To Bearbait, you are as eloquent a writer and wordsmith as I have encountered recently! Your common sense astounds me!

Kind Regards
TW

Puritanism has no political compass, apparently.

I agree, Jim. Just as the exploitation and objectification of women seems to cross all socio-economic and political boundaries.

@TW: I don't for one second challenge your right to run Ooh La Latte any way you please. Nor to I deny women the right to work there. Perhaps I just hold women in higher regard.

Bob Wire: "Perhaps I just hold women in higher regard."

Your belief you know better than the women themselves whether they are being exploited is not an indication of high regard.

Quite the opposite.

Thanks, Bob, you're right-on with this piece. I'm not a feminist, but....Ha Ha, just kidding, of COURSE I am. Greedy capitalist exploiters will always be with us as long as there's someone to exploit. Yeah, you, TW. Why should HE care about the message being sent to little girls about their self-worth as long as he turns a profit off their older sisters?

So here you've got one commenter who proves how little he understands the dynamics of oppression with this:
"Your belief you know better than the women themselves whether they are being exploited is not an indication of high regard" and another with this astounding statement: "The job gives them something to remember, talk about in old age. And it would not be worth the effort if it were not for the oglers." To my feminist sensibilities, this is on the same scale with, "If rape is inevitable, you might as well relax and enjoy it." Same oppressor/exploiter attitude...it's just a matter of degree.

What about blatant, in-your-face, boring writing?

Pronghorn rather than insulting me with absurd strawmen, why don't you explain your moral superiority to these women? Why do you consider yourself to be in a position to judge their choices?

Answering that question would go a long way towards explaining the dynamics of oppression in this context for me.

Who says they're demeaning themselves? If a woman feels empowered by using her body, all the power to her. Are we in a place where we have to be ashamed to be a woman? A body is powerful. Most everyone who has commented on this has felt truly sexy at some point. You know how great that feels? Could you imagine feeling like that for 6-8 hours a day? I wish I had the confidence to feel that way! If you don't feel like you would want to use your body to your advantage, good thing you don't work there. Not saying I would do it, but if they're cool with it, who are we to condemn them? If you're offended, and I wouldn't blame you if you are seeing as how it is controversial, don't get coffee there. There's a loose caboose, and a liquid planet right across the intersection. If a woman wants to be a nun, let her be a nun. If a woman wants to be a stripper, let her be a stripper! Our society is oppressing these women by not letting them be proud of who they are. If these young women are themselves serving coffee/blended drinks in their under-roos... that's great. If a man was serving coffee in his swim trunks or boxer briefs would this article have been written? Something to think about.

Right you are BM! These "women" must wield a lot of power. Let me see, I am sure that with the respect they garner, Mr. Wilson will pay them top wages with medical, dental, optical, generous paid vacation and flex spending. I am sure with this kind of power behind them that Mr. Wilson will even promote and offer company ownership to these "powerful women". Right Mr. Wilson? If not that, then I am sure he at least, pays them top wages. After all, he wouldn't dare discriminate since these "powerful women" probably represent their local governments in high level positions of responsibility. Yep, BM, you are right! A body is empowering.
You talk about the GIRLS displaying their goodies all day and you say wish YOU "felt that way"? Well, hell! What's stopping you, man? You, too, can use your body to your advantage! Why don't you put your money where your mouth is and hop right out there on a street corner in a speedo and play a guitar??? I believe there's at least one guy feelin' that good about himself in NY. You MUST feel "oppressed" as you say, without this equal opportunity!
In fact, I think you and Mr. Wilson should discuss an arrangement to avoid any future gender discrimination suits. You could set up your own coffee stall adapted to best "use your body to your advantage". I am sure Mr. Wilson would see the VIRTUE in lowering the counter heights (something like a ball rack?) The better to display your goodies, darlin' ;-) My preference would be that you also add a little wiggle, shake and bend while espressoing your talents. Rather than wear boxers or briefs, I suggest a tight little speedo number to maximize your "assets".
But no, I am sure you won't capitalize on this powerful opportunity because YOU aren't a young, hungry college GIRL living in a town with extremely low employment opportunity - to whom a job like this (hell! ANY job) - would look good! When it comes down to food and shelter versus your pride, sometimes your pride takes a back seat - and thank you Mr. Wilson, for providing just such circumstance.
But hey, you must be right because that can't be the case with these "women" either. I am sure they all have multiple, high paying career opportunities, but would rather maximize the power of their ta ta's instead. And don't forget, there is also that incentive to reminisce about the good ol' days with the grandkids, "Let grandma tell you about the time when granny used to shake it for a buck, kids!"
Great points, all, BM. Well said and well done - wink wink ;-)

^^ Those scare quotes around the word women illustrate your contempt for them so plainly - thanks for the view into your mindset. I'm gonna go take a shower now.