On Strike: Parisian Strippers Refuse to Stimulate Economy Until Pay Improves
- Posted on May 17, 2012 at 6:57pm by
Becket Adams
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You know the economy is bad when a nightclub can’t afford to pay its “exotic dancers” to, uh, “dance.”
Performers at the infamous Crazy Horse nightclub in Paris are going on strike because they say their pay is “less than miserable.”
“The Crazy Horse, one of the most popular establishments of its kind in the world, said it was forced to cancel performances this week for the first time since the cabaret was created in 1951,” CNBC reports.
Here’s a wholesome picture of a cotillion. It’s like a cabaret show, except that it’s the exact opposite.
A spokesperson for the nightclub declined to comment on the details of the salary demands but said that they take the “well being” of their “artists” very seriously and that they are currently working to resolve the conflict.
“It’s an exceptional place which has the specialty of presenting a fully naked show,” Suzanne, one of the dancers, told RTL radio.
“What’s wrong is that we are asked to work 24 days per month for a pay that is worse than miserable,” she said.
Well. At least we know Suzanne has standards.
“Everything is done to give the Crazy Horse show back to its public,” the cabaret’s management said.
However, until the dispute is resolved, people with tickets are going to have to wait until things blow over or get a refund, a spokeswoman said.
“The Crazy Horse, Lido and Moulin Rouge — where topless dancers perform in carefully orchestrated shows — have been top attractions for generations of tourists and locals,” CNBC reports.
Huh. We knew the eurozone economy was bad but not this bad. Actually, now that we think about it, this might actually force EU politicians to get serious about their deficits.
Way to go girls!



















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Git-R-Done
Posted on May 19, 2012 at 8:28amThose ungrateful brats need to stop whining. They have it better than most people when it comes to work hours and pay.
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 8:17am…”refuse to stimulate the economy.” Ha ha.
Report Post »Mrtoohappy
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 7:49amJust wait until the 75% tax kicks in.
Report Post »EP46
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 7:09amoops…I saw the sign ‘Crazy Horse’ and thought this was another article about Lizzy Warren.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 1:59amI was at the Crazy Horse… a long time ago… nice… but not worth the price!
Report Post »lassiegirldawn
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 1:32amTo the rescue, the Secret Service will take care of that.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 2:39amThe Report is: They cannot afford the Price!
Report Post »lassiegirldawn
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 1:31amHide Your Guns If This Passes, There Will Be A Civil War — If We Have The Guts
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 1:58amIf it comes to… Tax or Take the Arms, against the 2nd Amendment… why bother hiding them? There will be no Constitutional Law… so use em or lose em!
Report Post »ZaphodsPlanet
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 11:41pmMaybe they could find some paying work at that Canadian Museum exxxhibit.
Report Post »MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 10:21pmJust wait it’s coming to Vegas soon.
Report Post »FromSeaToSea
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 8:57pmNo worries here’s the new girl……..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmRXH7RkCZQ
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 8:46pmI thought strippers worked for tips………………
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 8:44pmShe works hard for the money …. So hard for the money …. She works hard for the money so you better treat her right.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 8:53pmGod rest Donna Summers!
Report Post »Netsurfer2
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 8:18pmLOL, not to mention that the French really got the ball rolling after Greece defaults on their debts in saying that they will no longer do austerity measures at all. We financed much of Europe and now they want us to pay for even more of it. So nice of them!
I’m so sick of the welfare system in America! We need to make some extreme cuts to our own welfare system! Don’t be surprised if you see colleges shutting down and many other government institutions! Yeah, they will be marching in the streets also! Good luck with that!
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:30pmHollande will give them a ‘fair shake’.
Report Post »WhisperingVoice
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 4:52pmHey there is a positvie side to France’s 75% tax… It will make our 30% tax tiny by comparison.
Report Post »USA-Ron
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:17pmthe joke is way better than the story
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:12pmHow‘s the economy going to improve if they won’t stimulate it?
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 2:41amThe Crazy Horse… stimulus… is only for the Rich!
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:11pmWorking 24 days a month is an aweful work month?
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:30pmWorking 24 days a month is an aweful working condition? Stripping is good but only if you have to do it less that 3 weeks out of a month? How many hours a day are you doing this? PErhaps if you found a different job, worked more days and more hours you would make more money…
Cry me a river
Report Post »kc_chiefsfan
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 8:17pmThink about your comment and then see how many days you are working a month. I think you‘ll realize that even here in America we work about that same number unless you’re doing overtime. Don’t know how many hours they are “working” but 24 days a month is probably average for a lot of places.
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:06pmA three legged dog walks into the cabaret. The bartender asks “What can I do for you?”
Report Post »Three legged dog says “I’m looking for the man that shot my paw.”
4xeverything
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 9:47amThank you for not ending your joke with a 12 inch pianist.
Report Post »ALL4FREEDOM
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:03pmAnd that’s the naked truth.
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