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Trojan, the venerable maker of condoms, gave away $30 and $40 vibrators -- for men and women -- this afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Stingaree, which is billed as San Diego's hottest night spot. "The pleasure revolution that swept New York City, D.C., Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, Miami and Seattle is on the road and heading to San Diego," boasted Trojan. However, spotty returns suggest that the event did not make a big splash. At my request, Matt Potter of the Reader wandered over and observed the outside, although he didn't go in. He said there were two carts, called "Trojan Vibrations Pleasure Carts," outside the front door There was a guard at the door, two bouncers, and two ladies from the company. Someone was telling passersby to come in and get a free vibrator, but there were few takers while Potter was observing. There was no line, "and usually there is a line around the block" to get into the place, Potter says.
During the giveaway, I called the club. The young lady answering said she did not know how the event was going. She shifted me to an events executive named Morgan. "I will not comment," said Morgan, whose last name I never learned. Later, I got a lady named Shannon on the phone and asked her how things went. She said she didn't know: "I was in my office all day." I asked for her last name and she thanked me for covering the event and hung up. I was referred to two people representing Trojan and neither called me back. From this scanty evidence, I conclude the giveaway was not a smashing success, but I could be convinced otherwise if anybody would talk with me.
This incident speaks poorly for the economic savvy of San Diegans. If you can get a new (presumably) vibrator worth $30 or $40, you could take it to a pawn shop and get yourself some capital.
Thanks to Matt Potter for his assistance and photos, one of which is posted above.
Best, Don Bauder
Trojan, the venerable maker of condoms, gave away $30 and $40 vibrators -- for men and women -- this afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Stingaree, which is billed as San Diego's hottest night spot. "The pleasure revolution that swept New York City, D.C., Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, Miami and Seattle is on the road and heading to San Diego," boasted Trojan. However, spotty returns suggest that the event did not make a big splash. At my request, Matt Potter of the Reader wandered over and observed the outside, although he didn't go in. He said there were two carts, called "Trojan Vibrations Pleasure Carts," outside the front door There was a guard at the door, two bouncers, and two ladies from the company. Someone was telling passersby to come in and get a free vibrator, but there were few takers while Potter was observing. There was no line, "and usually there is a line around the block" to get into the place, Potter says.
During the giveaway, I called the club. The young lady answering said she did not know how the event was going. She shifted me to an events executive named Morgan. "I will not comment," said Morgan, whose last name I never learned. Later, I got a lady named Shannon on the phone and asked her how things went. She said she didn't know: "I was in my office all day." I asked for her last name and she thanked me for covering the event and hung up. I was referred to two people representing Trojan and neither called me back. From this scanty evidence, I conclude the giveaway was not a smashing success, but I could be convinced otherwise if anybody would talk with me.
This incident speaks poorly for the economic savvy of San Diegans. If you can get a new (presumably) vibrator worth $30 or $40, you could take it to a pawn shop and get yourself some capital.
Thanks to Matt Potter for his assistance and photos, one of which is posted above.
Best, Don Bauder