by Debbi | Oct 9, 2011 | Web/Tech
Our Twitter friends over at the Larryville Chronicles often mention funny keyword searches that have led people to their blog. Once upon a time we used to do a monthly recap of keywords that led you people here, but it's been awhile, so we thought it was worth revisiting that topic.
Not much has changed.
Over the past year, the runaway leader for search terms is "what happens during a hurricane." No surprise there; that's always been a popular search phrase that's directed people to our blog. Although we're pretty sure they're not looking for what happens during our hurricane.
The other top search phrases are things Sandbar-related:
- drink trinkets
- shark cupcakes
- bahama mama costumes
And while we aren't surprised by these searches, we are surprised at just how many there were:
- 21st birthday shot book
- fun shots for 21st birthday
- 21st birthday shot book page
- 21st birthday list
- 21st birthday shirts
We know our bar is a popular destination for newly-minted 21 year olds, but we had no idea how popular "shot books" are. While we're all for celebrating birthdays and the ability to drink legally, we hope those of you making these books are also being responsible.
Now, for some of the funnier and stranger keyword searches that send people to our blog.
- wrestling wall of fame plaques
- where to steal a table (NOT HERE!)
- white pants running bulls
- what is joeing
- manly tropical drink
- ambulance drunk
There are so many funny searches, we can't possibly share the all here right now. But it's definitely given us some ideas for future blog posts!
by Debbi | Oct 7, 2011 | Around the World
Sandbar friend Kevin uploaded this picture to our Facebook page, and we laughed:
This is from the airport in St. Maarten. Another tropical place that other people besides us keep going to and then sending pictures back to taunt us with.
Thanks, Kevin!
by Debbi | Oct 5, 2011 | Events, Stories
The bar frequently gets public relations pitches, ranging from concerts (we don't have room for that), pay-per-view television events and an assortment of other random things.
But last month, we got one that topped them all: a bikini bull riding and female oil wrestling tour. Um, no thanks.
I wasn't going to post their actual release, but decided it was too funny to not share- even if it's giving them additional publicity.
So, here it is, in most of its glory. I should note, this was one of the longest emails we've ever received, so I cut some of it out. That's right, there was more. But all misspelled words, bad punctuation and other mistakes are all theirs, not mine (it was extremely difficult for me to post this unedited, given that editing is a part of my day job.) Enjoy.
Our Marketing Director for Horns N Hunnies Bikini Bull Riding & Spankmebigdaddy Female Oil Wrestling Tours was wanting to speak to someone about bringing us in as a entertainment Attraction for your event in 2011. We have alot of people that follows us and we are starting to book our 2011 tours and crews for events. We would love to come in and be apart of your event. Can you please send us the contact info and pass along our info to someone that would handle this for your event.
We are also bring back out again Female Oil Wrestling. We can do both events at your venue or during your event!! Ask about the oil wrestling and bikini bull riding package!!!!
Horns N Hunnies Bikini Bull Riding Tour is making threw way towards your area. We want your local homegrown Hotties on our tour and on the bull. We are now booking for your area for 2010/2011. Our events are very reasonable price and are designed for you to make money as a venue. Cause we understand that's what you are in business for. The founder and his partner are both Bar and nightclub owners so they know how the business works. They have tested and ran this promotion threw own venues for a year before unleashing The Hottest Tour in America in many bars and bike rallies and college towns for the past year!
What is Horns N Hunnies? Here is what Horns N Hunnies is.
Horns N Hunnies in currently on tour across America. We are in search of the hottest bikini riding girl in America along with the hottest wildest 8 second ride in America. Our Events draw alot of people to venues. Why cause we bring the bull, Bull babes, camera crew, and much more. We giveaway 3 Vacations at every stop. We give the winning girl of bikini bull riding contest will get a 7day all inclusive trip to the mayan resort in Cancun Mexico. We also give away a 7 day Hotel stay in Mexico to someone in the bar threw a drawing, and we give away a 3day /4night trip to over 26 resorts to someone in the venue. All 3 listed trips are worth over $3300 together. At the event is open for any female that wants to enter. It is 3 rounds, 1st rd is the bull riding round see if the girls can last 8 seconds, 2nd round is the bull lap dance round. and the 3 rd is The exotic ride round. Each round will be judged by by 3-5 judges.Which judges seats will be auctions off to go to the winning top 3 girls. along with the trip to the winning girl. Our events last 4-5hrs long. We can We are booking dates now and alot of venues have already booked dates. if this is something you venue would be interested in please call our marketing team and lets get a date booked for you.!!!
by Debbi | Oct 3, 2011 | Around the World
Sandbar friend Kristin recently took a trip to the west coast, and her Sandbar shirt went along for the vacation.
She sent us a couple of neat pictures of her shirt. The first one is outside the Goonies House! So cool. If you don't know that movie, you're too young to be in the Sandbar. The second picture is in front of her hotel in Lincoln City, Ore., where a giant tiki god sits.
Thanks, Kristin, for two unique photos! Where's your shirt been-anywhere fun? Send us a picture!
by Debbi | Oct 2, 2011 | Random Holidays, Tropical Drinks
The Shark Attack has been our most popular tropical drink since we first started serving them back in 2003. They've always come with a small blue or gray toy shark full of cherry juice, and either the customer or the bartender tips it into the drink to make a "shark attack."
For the past year or so, our toy shark supplier has had trouble keeping the sharks in stock. We try to always keep a backup box of sharks stored upstairs, but sometimes you people just drink so many Shark Attacks, we can't keep up!
Last week, the supplier was out of sharks and we were worried about getting through Homecoming weekend.
So, how popular are those drinks? Dave estimates he sold a couple hundred Shark Attacks this weekend. And we ended Saturday night with exactly two sharks left in the building.
Fortunately, more are on the way, so you Shark Attack addicts can keep enjoying them.
