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lilhave · 09-03-2006, 04:48 AM

Catholic Church Puts Confession Booths In Strip Joints!

August 7, 2006

By Mark Miller

BOSTON, Mass. -- One of the last places a man can enjoy a safe, guilt-free and uninhibited evening of sexy entertainment is the strip joint. That refuge, however, may be coming to an end as the Catholic Church has begun installing confession booths inside gentlemen's clubs.

"When they first told me they were going to put a confession booth in here, I assumed they were joking," recalled Joe Sharkey, owner of Boston's Hot Foxx strip club. "It turns out the joke was on me.

"They said if I didn't allow the confession booth to be installed, they'd organize a citywide boycott and would work to get my liquor license suspended.

"I decided it was less trouble to just let them put the darn thing in."

Similar scenes have occurred throughout the city. Manned by local priests, the booths cater to both the male customers and the female strippers.

"At first, the customers mainly complained about it," Sharkey said.

"But as soon as the church 'suggested' we offer a 25 percent discount for anybody who used the confession booth, it became very popular."

"Truth be told, it saves me time visiting the confession booth in church," admitted Bob P., "so I'm killing two birds with one stone."

Over the next few weeks many of the strippers also began popping into the confessionals.

"I feel guilty enough not telling my parents about the kind of work I do," confided Misty.

"At least this way I can relieve some of that guilt that I have and also be absolved of my sins."

One club has adopted an "if you can't beat 'em" policy by incorporating the new confession booth into its name: The Lap Up Salvation Club.

Their motto is 'Come For the Nudity -- Stay for the Soul Cleansing.'

Harvey

Studio 60 · 09-03-2006, 10:00 AM

LOVE the motto!

tdf4077 · 09-03-2006, 10:27 AM

Totally random, but our school uses church pews for benches in the hallways...

Keep in mind we're a public school

Mr. Cranky · 09-03-2006, 02:33 PM

How about a link to your story? I'll save you the trouble. It's the rag with all the two-headed Alien stories. Weekly World News.
http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/features/religion/61536

Another thing, that club in Boston doesn't even exist.

Mr. Television · 09-03-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX NEWS RULES

How about a link to your story? I'll save you the trouble. It's the rag with all the two-headed Alien stories. Weekly World News.
http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/features/religion/61536

Another thing, that club in Boston doesn't even exist.

Lamont · 09-03-2006, 05:22 PM

Id go!

lilhave · 09-03-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX NEWS RULES

How about a link to your story? I'll save you the trouble. It's the rag with all the two-headed Alien stories. Weekly World News.
http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/features/religion/61536

Another thing, that club in Boston doesn't even exist.

Thank GOD we have you to keep us informed. Don't know if this site would survive without your wisdom but thanks again for leading us down the path of knowledge.

I received this in my inbox and thought some would find it interesting. The fact that you didn't doesn't mean the world stops.

Harvey

Janice · 09-03-2006, 06:57 PM

Whether or not it's interesting isn't the point. The point is that it's a phony news story. If you meant it as a joke, put it in the joke thread.

If you're going to post news articles, post a link to your source.

lilhave · 09-03-2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Whether or not it's interesting isn't the point. The point is that it's a phony news story. If you meant it as a joke, put it in the joke thread.

If you're going to post news articles, post a link to your source.

Who said it's a phony news story, Fox News? He posted the link so why is it a phony, because he doesn't like the source? Next someone will need a list of what is a acceptable source and what's not.

Harvey

Janice · 09-03-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilhave

Who said it's a phony news story, Fox News? He posted the link so why is it a phony, because he doesn't like the source? Next someone will need a list of what is a acceptable source and what's not.

Harvey

It's a phony news story because the only "source" reporting it is that tabloid rag. I googled it and came up with nothing. And FOX NEWS RULES is right, there's is no strip club in Boston with that name. I found this out in a two minute google search.

If you're going to post a news article, post the link to the source. Or don't. But don't expect that someone won't notice.

lilhave · 09-03-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

It's a phony news story because the only "source" reporting it is that tabloid rag. I googled it and came up with nothing. And FOX NEWS RULES is right, there's is no strip club in Boston with that name. I found this out in a two minute google search.

If you're going to post a news article, post the link to the source. Or don't. But don't expect that someone won't notice.

Rather then say "it's the only source reporting it", it might be better to say "it's the only source you found" As far as tabloid rag, you are entitled to your opinion but yours is not the only opinion as I'm sure there are those that differ with you. Again there is more beliefs then just what Janice and Fox News feels. I'm not familiar with the tabloid and I'm suprised that you have such intimate knowledge of the workings of the paper.

Harvey

Janice · 09-03-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilhave

Rather then say "it's the only source reporting it", it might be better to say "it's the only source you found" As far as tabloid rag, you are entitled to your opinion but yours is not the only opinion as I'm sure there are those that differ with you. Again there is more beliefs then just what Janice and Fox News feels. I'm not familiar with the tabloid and I'm suprised that you have such intimate knowledge of the workings of the paper.

Harvey

Click on the link of the source that FOX NEWS RULES provided. On the left hand column, there are various subjects. Read a few of those stories, and when you've finish laughing your ass off, get back to me. That publication is a joke.

My point to you is, to avoid posting nonsense, include your source. That way people can decide if it's a credible source, or not...as is the case with Weekly World News.

Brian Damage · 09-03-2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX NEWS RULES

How about a link to your story? I'll save you the trouble. It's the rag with all the two-headed Alien stories. Weekly World News.
http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/features/religion/61536

Another thing, that club in Boston doesn't even exist.

Thanks for clearing up the BS

Mr. Television · 09-03-2006, 10:37 PM

I thought this article sounded to unreal when it was first posted.

Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 09-03-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilhave

Rather then say "it's the only source reporting it", it might be better to say "it's the only source you found" As far as tabloid rag, you are entitled to your opinion but yours is not the only opinion as I'm sure there are those that differ with you. Again there is more beliefs then just what Janice and Fox News feels. I'm not familiar with the tabloid and I'm suprised that you have such intimate knowledge of the workings of the paper.

Harvey

Harvey I think you really need to lay off Janice. I've been gone a month and hoped you would have stopped this childish nonsense. Would you please either get off everyone's back here or go back to TP? It's unecessary.

09-03-2006, 04:48 AM	#1
lilhave Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 03, 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 2,294	What will they think of next? Catholic Church Puts Confession Booths In Strip Joints! August 7, 2006 By Mark Miller BOSTON, Mass. -- One of the last places a man can enjoy a safe, guilt-free and uninhibited evening of sexy entertainment is the strip joint. That refuge, however, may be coming to an end as the Catholic Church has begun installing confession booths inside gentlemen's clubs. "When they first told me they were going to put a confession booth in here, I assumed they were joking," recalled Joe Sharkey, owner of Boston's Hot Foxx strip club. "It turns out the joke was on me. "They said if I didn't allow the confession booth to be installed, they'd organize a citywide boycott and would work to get my liquor license suspended. "I decided it was less trouble to just let them put the darn thing in." Similar scenes have occurred throughout the city. Manned by local priests, the booths cater to both the male customers and the female strippers. "At first, the customers mainly complained about it," Sharkey said. "But as soon as the church 'suggested' we offer a 25 percent discount for anybody who used the confession booth, it became very popular." "Truth be told, it saves me time visiting the confession booth in church," admitted Bob P., "so I'm killing two birds with one stone." Over the next few weeks many of the strippers also began popping into the confessionals. "I feel guilty enough not telling my parents about the kind of work I do," confided Misty. "At least this way I can relieve some of that guilt that I have and also be absolved of my sins." One club has adopted an "if you can't beat 'em" policy by incorporating the new confession booth into its name: The Lap Up Salvation Club. Their motto is 'Come For the Nudity -- Stay for the Soul Cleansing.' Harvey

09-03-2006, 10:27 AM	#3
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09-03-2006, 02:33 PM	#4
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09-03-2006, 05:22 PM	#6
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09-03-2006, 10:00 AM	#2
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09-03-2006, 06:57 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Whether or not it's interesting isn't the point. The point is that it's a phony news story. If you meant it as a joke, put it in the joke thread. If you're going to post news articles, post a link to your source.

09-03-2006, 10:37 PM	#14
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I thought this article sounded to unreal when it was first posted.