Malate Meatshop

Bed Bar, Malate.

The pinnacle of gay clubbing is still alive and might very well be considered an institution. It has been one of the great influences in my life in a homosexual perspective.

October 31st, 12mn

The exhilirating body bop music, the half-naked bodies grinding to each other, the staring of people looking for prospects, the overflowing booze out to give anyone a hang-over plus a hook-up, the unknown faces smiling unfathomably and the experience of a lifetime, or at least till next week.

It was definitely crowded. Like MRT during rush hour or like canned sardines. There was barely enough room to move let alone dance. The bar was also very humid like a sunny afternoon with barely noticeable gushes of wind. But the people, the people were more than just ready...

As me and my friends danced the night away in a corner ledge, I looked into every corner to observe what other people are doing, what's interesting is the fact how a person does everything to select the best person he has an interest to. With that said I found myself comparing the gay club scene to a meatshop.

Think about it.

1) It's choosing to go and your motive to go- I know some of you might disagree but MOST of you do agree that club scenes are for bookings and hook-ups, no beating around the bush one night stand.

2) It's selecting of the choicest cuts- whether you're into buff, muscular, lean, bear, effeminate, every category is present to delight your eyes.

3) It's selling and bargaining- through getting to know each other: small chats, flirty gestures, and slight touches are all included to scrutinize your prospect/choice cut more.

4) It's transacting with the people involved- yes, business is business and it's time to go home with your selected meat product.

5) It's consuming- getting home and doing the deed is just as simple as making adobo without the hassle of waiting for the meat to cook and tenderize although you have to wait for the meat to harden. :)

It was fast getting early and the sun is already rising...the selection process is over, people are walking away from the club/shop with their purchased meat tightly tucked within their arms. Next week will be another business after the consummation.