Via Babalu
Trendy spot in the big city: Socialista
And it’s just like Cuban “socialism”:
The bien-pensant finance it: TV producer Ben Silverman, Harvey Weinstein and Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler.
There’s a two-tier system for the benefit of the elite: “gaining entrance to the upstairs lounge is a long shot for most,” and you need a secret phone number.
Just like in the island-prison: little-person doorman serves as comandante.
You must pay your dues: “Unless you’re amigos with investors Sting, Harvey Weinstein, and Giuseppe Cipriani, you’ll be leveled a minimum tab for table service that may have you shouting ‘Down with capitalism!'”
You get the same-old, same-old, but pay through the nose: “SIGNATURE DRINK Socialista (vodka, fresh citrus, spiced syrup), $16.” A lot of bucks for an OJ w/vodka.
And the bulls*** flows on: “the hard knocks of elitism built on equality were on view on a recent Friday night”
Do the guys washing the dishes get free schooling and healthcare, I wonder? Do they have to swim out of the place when their shift is over?
Socialista: for the useful West Village idiot that drinks!
The revoultion-themed chic is total post-modern, post-Pop Art b.s. All image, no substance. Just Google “revolution cafe” to see how trendy (and irrelevant) it is.
Anyone who wants an idea of a cafe in a socialist society should read the sections of 1984 where Winston’s drinking his watery tea in a drab cafeteria.
Useful toddyists, every single one of ’em.
Weee! Let’s play Che!
absurd thought –
God of the Universe says
pretend to be communist
.
Oh, but we LOOK so cool…that’s what counts, right?