Womyn Who Bartend
Honoring Unsung Heroes: Womyn Who Bartend in Dive Bars
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She's pretty as a parakeet, works a couple jobs to make ends meet
Describing the bartender's appearance as attractive, highlighting her multiple jobs to make a living.
Selling lo-fi photos of her feet to the men who sit and drink
Indicates she sells pictures of her feet to men in the bar, emphasizing a means of additional income.
Chain smoking cigarettes
Portrays her smoking habit, possibly as a way to cope with the challenges of her job.
There ain't a better way to pass the shift
Suggests that smoking is a way for her to pass the time during her shift.
And, sweetheart, she won't take no lip from men who are your kind
Asserts that she won't tolerate disrespectful behavior from certain men.
She's working in dim-lit, dead-end rooms; neon pits
Describes her working environment as dimly lit, in less desirable places, highlighting the challenges she faces.
Peddling cheap beer and cleaning messes from the floor
Details her tasks of serving cheap beer and cleaning up after customers in less than glamorous establishments.
Womyn who bartend in dive bars off highways deserve to be given awards
Expresses the belief that female bartenders in dive bars deserve recognition and awards for their hard work.
She's pretty as a parakeet, not the kind of woman you can keep
Reiterates her attractiveness but emphasizes that she's not someone to be possessed.
Spread thinner than a slice of cheese but still finds the time to drink
Highlights her thin and busy lifestyle, managing to find time for herself despite the challenges.
Chain-smoking cigarettes
Repeats her chain-smoking habit, mentioning an unsuccessful attempt at vaping.
She tried vaping but she hated it
Suggests a dislike for vaping despite attempting it, possibly indicating a preference for traditional cigarettes.
And, honey, she won't take no shit if you ain't worth her time
Asserts that she won't tolerate mistreatment unless the person is deemed worthy of her time.
She's working in dim-lit, dead end rooms; old neon pits
Repeats the description of her working environment, emphasizing the less-than-ideal conditions.
Peddling cheap beer and cleaning messes from the floor
Reiterates her tasks of serving cheap beer and cleaning, reinforcing the challenging nature of her job.
Womyn who bartend in dive bars off highways deserve to be given awards
Restates the belief that female bartenders in dive bars deserve recognition and awards.
So sober up, here's a cup of water
Advises a customer to sober up with a cup of water, implying the need for responsible behavior in the bar.
You might not remember what you're paying for
Warns against forgetting the purpose of payment, possibly alluding to the distractions in the bar environment.
Just pay the tab and stop yourself from asking for her number
Encourages settling the bill without making inappropriate advances towards the bartender.
As you walk out the door
Suggests leaving without pursuing a romantic interest in the bartender.
Womyn who bartend in dive bars off highways deserve to be given awards
Reiterates the belief that female bartenders in dive bars deserve recognition and awards.
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