Beer in the Bathroom

Apparently, beer vendors at FedExField have resorted to some new sales techniques- selling beer in the bathrooms.  It would be great if this were the brainchild of owner "Chainsaw" Dan Snyder (nickname courtesy of ESPN's Tuesday Morning Quarterback Gregg Easterbrook- see article here).  If it is, it may be the one brilliant idea he has had as owner.

Last year a photo was posted on Redskins blog ExtremeSkins.com, of a beer vendor in a bathroom, as well as much anecdotal evidence confirming this strange tactic.  Later, someone posted video on youtube showing the same thing.



I, for one, am all for this technique.  The only reason to leave your seat during a sporting event is to either get more food or alcohol (if the vendors aren't servicing your section to your satisfaction) or to go to the bathroom.  Usually, upon going to the bathroom, a patron will pick up a beer on their way back to their seat.  Putting a beer vendor in the bathroom only makes sense.

The convenience factor is tremendous.  In fact, this technique should have almost a fast-food like quality- walk in, pay the beer man, go do your business, and pick up your beer on the way out, at least when dealing with the urinals.  For those quick to point out the potential unsanitary conditions, most people don't wash their hands to begin with, and then immediately go to the beer man outside of a restroom.  And those who do actually wash their hands, will continue to do so.  Not to mention the plethora of germs outside of the bathrooms on all the railings, condiment stands, seats, etc that people come in contact with at a stadium.

The only downside of this process is for the man who is actually selling beer in the bathroom.  The combination of the crowd in there during lulls of play, and the potential for horrendous smells, fecal matter particles permeating through the air, and the potential to see a whole lot of other dude's junk would certainly make this a job I wouldn't want.  And I would probably still choose to go to a beer vendor outside of the bathroom, but you might as well kill two birds with one stone, and let the beer flow in while it also flows out at the urinal...  I can't say I'm pissed off about this...

See full article here.