November 9, 2008

Hidden within the hustle and bustle of downtown is what would purport itself to be one of the few remaining shreds of the good ol' days. Simply called The Candy Shoppe. Classic old-timey exterior, big jars of goodies in front of curtains in the windows...and slightly less innocent is a sign stating that one must be 18 to enter.

So what's inside? The Candy Shoppe is actually a strip club that takes theme-obsession to a whole new level. It looks as much like an old-timey candy store as a strip club possibly can, which as it turns out is pretty close, and all of the dancers are named after candy. Licorice, Bubblegum, Bonbon, Caramel, Peppermint, Taffy, Truffle, and Lollipop.

Even though Lollipop doesn't utilize nudity in her performances, preferring to spin the pole fully clothed, she remains one of the more popular dancers (just behind Licorice and Bubblegum and their joint performances). The occasional, brief, panty flash is the most one can expect while watching this sweetie twirl, but maybe it's that teasing nature that keeps patrons coming back to hand over more ones?

This pretty lady has a little secret, though. Oh sure fellas, you can enjoy the show all you like, but taking this girl to the back room qualifies you for teh ghey! "Her" real name is Marc, and he's effeminate enough that he's managed to consistently fool the patrons of The Candy Shoppe. Not only do the regulars not realize that their favorite pole-dancing squirrel is male...no one has ever even suspected such a thing!

Oh, and if anyone is wondering, The Candy Shoppe does actually sell candy. Not a lot of people buy it, but it is actually for sale. Also, before anyone asks; no, this is not a real establishment to my knowledge.

Artwork by  Ruaidri
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Lollipop, The Candy Shoppe, and the list of candy-theme strippers above all belong to me.