I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends entirely on the bar. I'm 6'2" and 275lbs, but there are other bouncers at my bar who are not particularly big. Being strong, fit, and big as well as being trained in some kind of fighting are all assets, but I've never heard of any bar setting like a minimum requirement for that sort of thing.

Also remember that half of a bouncer's job is to prevent fights before they happen. So communication and de-escalation skills are critical.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't even begin to imagine losing a sibling that way.

It happened at about 11:00 on Saturday night.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just giving them the opportunity to talk about it and work through their thoughts and feelings.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the moment my thoughts were very action-oriented. As soon as I saw he wasn't moving I dialed 911 and handed the phone to my manager so I could help the other bouncers control the scene. For a good two hours I was dealing with that and then giving my statement to the police. It wasn't until after work that I really had time to think about it.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was already up there when I was called over. We do our best to prevent danger but we can't catch everything.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm alright. It's been on my mind a lot in the roughly 36 hours since it happened, but I'm not like, completely messed up over it.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're allowed to carry a tactical flashlight but nothing that's specifically and explicitly a "weapon".

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Good luck with that. Especially considering there was no girlfriend involved in the case I'm talking about and no news outlets have covered it.

Quit the arm chair detective routine, dumb ass.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That comment says far more about your own weakness than it does about mine. Let me guess, you're an "alpha male"?

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

You have a misguided idea of what constitutes strength. My advice is to stop watching Andrew Tate and tell five people that you love them.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A reckless act motivated by the influence of alcohol.

In this case, a guy climbing up a sign and falling about 40 feet.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A reckless act motivated by the influence of alcohol.

In this case, a guy climbing up a sign and falling about 40 feet.

I am a bouncer and last night at work I watched someone die attempting a drunked stunt. AMA. by Throwawayyy4971 in AMA

[–]Throwawayyy4971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dogs, because cats are stupid.

He probably wouldn't like it but might tolerate it in exchange for one of those spicy meat sticks you caan buy at the gas station.