Charlotte bartenders share the worst pick-up lines they’ve ever heard. And they’re bad

Bartenders can act as therapists for the drunk, mixologists for yet another bachelorette party and the fly on the wall.

Think about it. They are in the perfect position to hear the best and worst pick-up lines from bar-goers. So in between shaking, stirring and pouring they hear some lines that range from utterly ridiculous to gag-worthy.

Here are our favorite three examples:

“What color are your eyes? Oh, the same as these tortilla chips. They’re very pretty blue.” 

– Tara Lin Cross, Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub

“I’m sorry were you talking to me? … No? … Well let’s start then. And by the way I make more money than you could ever spend! Hi I’m [name left blank to protect the patron].”           

– Max Gilland, Passion 8

A patron asked the bartender to come out from behind the counter. She did, as she thought he might want her to take a picture, as other guests have requested in the past. She stands next to the guy. He says, “No, don’t stand next to me. Stand in front of me. You’re no side chick.” The only redeeming moment — the nice tip he left.

– Jael Legarde, Vine American Kitchen

Photos: Diedra Laird/Charlotte Observer; Charlotte Observer file

This story was originally published October 12, 2016 at 10:49 PM with the headline "Charlotte bartenders share the worst pick-up lines they’ve ever heard. And they’re bad."