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** Several skits had a bar that you could only get into if you had hosted SNL enough times. Originally, it was the Five Timer's club (people who have hosted the show five or more times), and it involved Tom Hanks being inducted into the club. Other members involved Steve Martin, Elliot Gould, and Paul Simon. Ralph Nader tries to crash it, and Jon Lovitz is serving drinks. Also features Conan O'Brien in a bit part as the doorman. The club was referenced again during the fifth appearance of Danny [=DeVito=], John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, and Alec Baldwin. The Martin vs. Baldwin sketch was an extension of this, taking place in the club's "Platinum Lounge" that was only open to Twelve Timers (where drinks are served by Martin Short).
** Several skits had a bar that you could only get into if you had hosted SNL enough times. Originally, it was the Five Timer's club (people who have hosted the show five or more times), and it involved Tom Hanks being inducted into the club. Other members involved Steve Martin, Elliot Gould, and Paul Simon. Ralph Nader tries to crash it, and Jon Lovitz is serving drinks. Also features Conan O'Brien in a bit part as the doorman. The club was referenced again during the fifth appearance of Danny [=DeVito=], John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, and Alec Baldwin. The Martin vs. Baldwin sketch was an extension of this, taking place in the club's "Platinum Lounge" that was only open to Twelve Timers (where drinks are served by Martin Short).
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** Several skits had a bar that you could only get into if you had hosted SNL enough times. Originally, it was the Five Timer's club (people who have hosted the show five or more times), and it involvedTom Hanks Creator/TomHanks being inducted into the club. Other members involved Steve Martin, Elliot Gould, Creator/SteveMartin, Creator/ElliottGould, and Paul Simon. Music/PaulSimon. Ralph Nader tries to crash it, and Jon Lovitz Creator/JonLovitz is serving drinks. Also features Conan O'Brien Creator/ConanOBrien in a bit part as the doorman. The club was referenced again during the fifth appearance of Danny [=DeVito=], John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, Creator/DannyDeVito, Creator/JohnGoodman, Creator/DrewBarrymore, and Alec Baldwin.Creator/AlecBaldwin. The Martin vs. Baldwin sketch was an extension of this, taking place in the club's "Platinum Lounge" that was only open to Twelve Timers (where drinks are served by Martin Short).Creator/MartinShort).
** Several skits had a bar that you could only get into if you had hosted SNL enough times. Originally, it was the Five Timer's club (people who have hosted the show five or more times), and it involved
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* In March 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant and his son Frederick walked into the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. and General Grant asked for a room. The hotel clerk saw the unremarkable soft-spoken general in his dusty uniform and offered him a small room on the top floor. General Grant accepted it and signed the register. When the clerk saw the name, he upgraded General Grant and son to a fancy suite.
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The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive', 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only VIPs can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance, and if I get in, I should happily pay $20 for a cocktail." Or conversely, if you're already wealthy or famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around the hoi polloi. They just don't get how hard my life is. If there was a place where I could mix with only other elites, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they might be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
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The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive', 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only VIPs [=VIPs=] can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance, and if I get in, I should happily pay $20 for a cocktail." Or conversely, if you're already wealthy or famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around the hoi polloi. They just don't get how hard my life is. If there was a place where I could mix with only other elites, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they might be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
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* In ''Film/{{Selena}}'', while looking for an outfit for the Grammy Awards, the singer was being brushed off by a fancy dress-store's clerks on the account of them being casually dressed Mexicans. Then one fan recognized her, and their attitudes quickly changed. Which prompted a very polite yet awesome response from Selena, in the midst of a crowd of fans:
--->'''Selena''' (to store clerk): Excuse me, Miss? We don't need the dress.
--->'''Selena''' (to store clerk): Excuse me, Miss? We don't need the dress.
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* In ''Film/{{Selena}}'', while looking for an outfit for the Grammy Awards, the singer was is being brushed off by a fancy dress-store's clerks on the account of them being casually dressed Mexicans. Then one fan recognized recognizes her, and their attitudes quickly changed.change. Which prompted a very polite yet awesome response from Selena, in the midst of a crowd of fans:
--->'''Selena''' (to -->'''Selena''': ''[to store clerk): clerk]'' Excuse me, Miss? We don't need the dress.
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* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'': a rather meta sketch found a few funny ways to play with it, with the cast of the show itself trying to trade on their fame and finding that "New Cast" didn't rate next to "Old Cast".
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** A rather meta sketch found a few funny ways to play with it, with the cast of the show itself trying to trade on their fame and finding that "New Cast" didn't rate next to "Old Cast".
--> "Look! --->"Look! It's Rob Lowe (in his "Brat Pack" days)! Wait at the bar! Wait at the bar!"
** A rather meta sketch found a few funny ways to play with it, with the cast of the show itself trying to trade on their fame and finding that "New Cast" didn't rate next to "Old Cast".
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* One episode of ''Series/{{Extras}}'' deals with Andy's attempts to get into the VIP area of a club. Andy finally breaks out as a C-list celebrity and gets shown to the VIP area of a club, which he rubs in to his arch-rival who happens to be there. After sitting there for about a minute, he is unceremoniously booted out when David Bowie shows up, and when Bowie leaves the new bouncer doesn't recognise Andy.
** [[HumiliationConga "Little fat man who sold his soul... little fat man who sold his dream."]]
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** One episodeof ''Series/{{Extras}}'' deals with Andy's attempts to get into the VIP area of a club. Andy finally breaks out as a C-list celebrity and gets shown to the VIP area of a club, which he rubs in to his arch-rival who happens to be there. After sitting there for about a minute, he is unceremoniously booted out when David Bowie shows up, and when Bowie leaves the new bouncer doesn't recognise Andy.
** --->'''Bowie:''' ''[singing]'' [[HumiliationConga "Little Little fat man who sold his soul... little fat man who sold his dream."]]]]
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* ''WesternAnimation/MissionHill'': "Kevin Finds Love" features an unusual example; the new, hip nightclub ''I Murdered Fred Murtz'' uses an arbitrary level of "coolness" to let people in, the bouncer doesn't even have a list, the owner actually hangs out outside and points out people from the WannabeLine who fit his criteria. After getting rejected, Andy, Jim and Posie decide to get revenge via StartMyOwn - more specifically, by setting up a ''new'' WannabeLine outside the door of a filthy meter room (which is promptly assumed to be a hot, exclusive club called The Meter Room), and then not letting in anyone at all except their friends who are all in on the scam, driving the first club to ruin.
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* In ''Film/TheMask'', Stanley Ipkiss's buddy Charlie goes in, with babes on his arms... Ipkiss is stopped because "he's not on the list".
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* In ''Film/TheMask'', at the exclusive Coco Bongo Club, Stanley Ipkiss's buddy Charlie goes in, with babes on his arms... Ipkiss is stopped because "he's not on the list". After finding the Mask and transforming for the second time a few nights later, Stanley returns (in a cartoonishly long limousine), admitting that he's still not on the list, but his friends [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney "Franklin, Grant and Jackson"]] are.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}'': After briefly becoming insanely competent, famous and rich in "Gland Of Opportunity", Duckman takes the family to an exclusive restaurant, where they're not only given the table Duckman wants, even though there's already a group sitting there, they also take their meals which have already been served, and the waiter assured Duckman that the first group ''will still get the bill!''
* ''WesternAnimation/TheCritic'': Vlada's restaurant operates this way; while Vlada is almost always perfectly nice to his guests in person, he'll drop them like a hot potato if someone more famous shows up. In the pilot, Jay gets stuck at a terrible table because Creator/ConanOBrien just arrived, and in "Dukarella", Vlada gives Miranda a test about who to give preferential treatment to when she applies for a hostess job - Creator/DavidLetterman beats Creator/RegisPhilbin, and Creator/DeForestKelley and a mangy stray dog [[TakeThat both have to eat outside on the loading dock]].
* ''WesternAnimation/TheCritic'': Vlada's restaurant operates this way; while Vlada is almost always perfectly nice to his guests in person, he'll drop them like a hot potato if someone more famous shows up. In the pilot, Jay gets stuck at a terrible table because Creator/ConanOBrien just arrived, and in "Dukarella", Vlada gives Miranda a test about who to give preferential treatment to when she applies for a hostess job - Creator/DavidLetterman beats Creator/RegisPhilbin, and Creator/DeForestKelley and a mangy stray dog [[TakeThat both have to eat outside on the loading dock]].
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Oh, you're ''that'' elite troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive that humble {{bouncer}}. I am the Maitre'd at this establishment. Let me get you our LuxuriousLiquor list as you sit on your [[CoolChair expensive velvet-upholstered chair]] while we tell you what this trope is about. Ah, there's one of our [[FanserviceWithASmile beautiful servers now]]...
Some businesses, such as [[FrenchCuisineIsHaughty high-end French restaurants]], upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], and TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive', elite and 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only famous, wealthy VIP people can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance, and if I get in, I should happily pay $21 for a cocktail" Or conversely, if you're already wealthy or famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around the hoi polloi and riffraff. If there was a place where I could hang out with only other elites at my level, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
If you'll be traveling in the near future, we'd be honored to recommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety -- which extends our policy to services and privileges in everyday life -- and FameGate -- where a video game quantifies fame and you must accumulate a certain amount to access some quest or area.
Some businesses, such as [[FrenchCuisineIsHaughty high-end French restaurants]], upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], and TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive', elite and 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only famous, wealthy VIP people can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance, and if I get in, I should happily pay $21 for a cocktail" Or conversely, if you're already wealthy or famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around the hoi polloi and riffraff. If there was a place where I could hang out with only other elites at my level, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
If you'll be traveling in the near future, we'd be honored to recommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety -- which extends our policy to services and privileges in everyday life -- and FameGate -- where a video game quantifies fame and you must accumulate a certain amount to access some quest or area.
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Oh, you're ''that'' elite troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive that humble {{bouncer}}. I am the Maitre'd at of this establishment. Let me get you our fetch the LuxuriousLiquor list as list, and you sit can relax on your [[CoolChair expensive velvet-upholstered plush chair]] while we tell you what this trope is about. Ah, there's one of our [[FanserviceWithASmile beautiful servers now]]...
Some businesses, such as [[FrenchCuisineIsHaughty high-end French restaurants]], upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admitor serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], and TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive',elite and 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only famous, wealthy VIP people VIPs can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance, and if I get in, I should happily pay $21 $20 for a cocktail" cocktail." Or conversely, if you're already wealthy or famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around the hoi polloi and riffraff. polloi. They just don't get how hard my life is. If there was a place where I could hang out mix with only other elites at my level, elites, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may might be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
If you'll be traveling in the near future, we'd be honored to recommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety -- which extends our policy to services and privileges in everyday life -- and FameGate -- where a video game quantifies fame and you mustaccumulate collect a certain amount to access some quest or area.
Some businesses, such as [[FrenchCuisineIsHaughty high-end French restaurants]], upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive',
If you'll be traveling in the near future, we'd be honored to recommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety -- which extends our policy to services and privileges in everyday life -- and FameGate -- where a video game quantifies fame and you must
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* In ''Anime/SpeedGrapher'', due to its outrageously high membership fees, the only people who can get in Suitengu's Roppongi Club are the fabulously wealthy, and most of its members are of high prestige around Japan. As it turns out, Suitengu cultivated the Club's elite status specifically to recruit as many rich, powerful, and influential people as he could in order to [[spoiler:kill them all by locking them in the building and bombing it from the inside.]]
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* In ''Anime/SpeedGrapher'', due to its outrageously high membership fees, the only people who can get in Suitengu's Roppongi Club are the fabulously wealthy, and most of its members are of high prestige around Japan. As it turns out, Suitengu cultivated the Club's elite status specifically to recruit as many rich, powerful, and influential people as he could in order to [[spoiler:kill them all by locking [[spoiler: lock them in the building and bombing it from the inside.kill them all.]]
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* Inverted in ''Film/NickAndNorahsInfinitePlaylist'': it's left as a mystery for half the movie ''why'' Norah seems to know every bouncer in New York, who just let this HighSchool girl in at the front of the line. Turns out [[spoiler:her dad's a record producer]].
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* Inverted in ''Film/NickAndNorahsInfinitePlaylist'': it's left as a mystery for half the movie ''why'' Norah seems to know every bouncer in New York, who just let this HighSchool high school girl in at the front of the line. Turns out [[spoiler:her dad's a record producer]].
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* During the decadent disco era in the 1970s, this aggressive vetting happened a lot with the Studio 54 nightclub. The bouncers had a long line of [[TheRockStar rock and pop stars]], actors, wealthy socialites and models. They only let the coolest, sexiest [=VIPs=] in.[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_54#Admission_policy The other wiki]] has a good writeup on it.
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* During the decadent disco era in the 1970s, this aggressive vetting happened a lot with the Studio 54 nightclub. The bouncers had a long line of [[TheRockStar rock and pop stars]], actors, wealthy socialites and models. They only let the coolest, sexiest [=VIPs=] in. [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_54#Admission_policy The other wiki]] has a good writeup on it.
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** Nile Rodgers wrote the song ''Le Freak'' in response to being shut out of Studio 54. The original chorus of the song ("aaaaaaaaw fuck off!"; replaced in the version that got released by "aaaaaaaw freak out!") was a direct stab at Steve Rubell, owner of S54.
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** Nile Rodgers wrote the song ''Le Freak'' in response to being shut out of Studio 54. The original draft chorus of the song ("aaaaaaaaw fuck off!"; replaced in the version that got released by "aaaaaaaw song, rather than ""aaaaaaaaw freak out!") out!", was a direct stab at "aaaaaaaaw fuck off!", directed to S54 owner Steve Rubell, owner of S54.Rubell.
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** Rubell purposely cultivated this policy, allowing only certain celebs (or [[ShowSomeLeg any girl willing to humiliate herself]] for the honor) in so as to make Studio 54 look like the most happening place to be.
* Creator/StephenFry's second volume of autobiography mentions an incident in a New York restaurant where a waiter was extremely rude and dismissive towards him until he mentioned the name of the person he was dining with (a major Broadway producer) at which point the waiter couldn't do enough for him.
* Creator/StephenFry's second volume of autobiography mentions an incident in a New York restaurant where a waiter was extremely rude and dismissive towards him until he mentioned the name of the person he was dining with (a major Broadway producer) at which point the waiter couldn't do enough for him.
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** Rubell purposely cultivated this policy, allowing only certain celebs (or [[ShowSomeLeg any pretty girl willing to humiliate herself]] for the honor) herself]]) in so as to make Studio 54 look like the most happening place to be.
* Creator/StephenFry's second volume of autobiography mentions an incident in a New York restaurant where a waiter was extremely rude and dismissive towards him until he mentioned the name of the person he was dining with (a major Broadwayproducer) producer), at which point the waiter couldn't do enough for him.
* Creator/StephenFry's second volume of autobiography mentions an incident in a New York restaurant where a waiter was extremely rude and dismissive towards him until he mentioned the name of the person he was dining with (a major Broadway
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* In ''Airborn,'' the restaurant Matt meets Kate at in Skybreaker barely let him in because of his secondhand Academy uniform; he was about to be escorted out until Chef Vlad intervened.
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* In ''Airborn,'' ''Literature/{{Airborn}}'', the restaurant Matt meets Kate at in Skybreaker barely let him in because of his secondhand Academy uniform; he was about to be escorted out until Chef Vlad intervened.
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** In "Fear of Flying", after being banned from Moe's, Homer goes into an upscale establishment to drink there instead. This exchange occurs:
--> '''Greeter:''' Good evening, sir. Would you please leave without a fuss, right now?
--> '''Homer:''' ''(sheepishly)'' Okay...(backs away)
--> '''Greeter:''' Good evening, sir. Would you please leave without a fuss, right now?
--> '''Homer:''' ''(sheepishly)'' Okay...(backs away)
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* In ''Film/{{Selena}}'', while looking for an outfit for the Grammy Awards, the singer was being brushed off by a fancy dress-store's clerks on the account of them being casually dressed Mexicans. Then one fan recognized her, and their attitudes quickly changed.
** Which prompted a very polite yet awesome response from Selena, in the midst of a crowd of fans:
** Which prompted a very polite yet awesome response from Selena, in the midst of a crowd of fans:
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* In ''Film/{{Selena}}'', while looking for an outfit for the Grammy Awards, the singer was being brushed off by a fancy dress-store's clerks on the account of them being casually dressed Mexicans. Then one fan recognized her, and their attitudes quickly changed.
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* ''VideoGame/HeroesOfMightAndMagic III'': Heroes will be turned away from the Library of Enlightenment if the caretaker does not deem them "famous or diplomatic enough" to study there. For most heroes this means needing to be at least level 10, but a hero with the diplomacy skill can be permitted entry at level 8, 6 or 4 depending on their skill mastery level.
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Oh, you're ''that'' elite troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive that humble {{bouncer}}. I am the Maitre'd at this establishment. Let me get you our LuxuriousLiquor list as you sit on your [[CoolChair expensive velvet-upholstered chair]] while we tell you what this trope is about. Ah, there's one of our [[Fanservice with a Smile [[FanserviceWithASmile beautiful servers now]]...
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Oh, you're ''that'' elite troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive that humble {{bouncer}}. I am the Maitre'd at this establishment. Let me get you our LuxuriousLiquor list as you sit on your [[CoolChair expensive velvet-upholstered chair]] while we tell you what this trope is about.
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* This has happened a lot with the Studio 54 nightclub. [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_54#Admission_policy The other wiki]] has a good writeup on it.
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* This has During the decadent disco era in the 1970s, this aggressive vetting happened a lot with the Studio 54 nightclub. The bouncers had a long line of [[TheRockStar rock and pop stars]], actors, wealthy socialites and models. They only let the coolest, sexiest [=VIPs=] in.[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_54#Admission_policy The other wiki]] has a good writeup on it.
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Oh, you're ''that'' elite troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive this humble {{bouncer}}. Let me get you our LuxuriousLiquor list as you sit on your [[CoolChair expensive velvet-upholstered chair]] while we tell you what this trope is about.
Some businesses, such as high-end restaurants, upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], and TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
Some businesses, such as high-end restaurants, upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], and TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
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Oh, you're ''that'' elite troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive this that humble {{bouncer}}.{{bouncer}}. I am the Maitre'd at this establishment. Let me get you our LuxuriousLiquor list as you sit on your [[CoolChair expensive velvet-upholstered chair]] while we tell you what this trope is about.
Some businesses, such as [[FrenchCuisineIsHaughty high-endrestaurants, French restaurants]], upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], and TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
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Some businesses, such as high-end restaurants, upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
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Some businesses, such as high-end restaurants, upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], and TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
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Oh, you're ''that'' troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive this humble {{bouncer}}. Let me get you our house wine while we tell you what this trope is about.
Some businesses such as high-end restaurants, bars, and nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
Some businesses such as high-end restaurants, bars, and nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
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Oh, you're ''that'' elite troper! I'm so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you for a moment]]. Please forgive this humble {{bouncer}}. Let me get you our house wine LuxuriousLiquor list as you sit on your velvet-upholstered chair while we tell you what this trope is about.
Somebusinesses businesses, such as high-end restaurants, upscale bars, and fancy nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting [[TheEveryman Everyman]] will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in in, but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in finer nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
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Some businesses will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous gather.
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive' and 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only famous people can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance." Or conversely, if you're already famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around riffraff. If there was a place where I could hang out with only others at my level, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an 'exclusive' and 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only famous people can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance." Or conversely, if you're already famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around riffraff. If there was a place where I could hang out with only others at my level, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
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Some businesses such as high-end restaurants, bars, and nightclubs will not admit or serve people who are not celebrities celebrities, wealthy or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in nightclubs, restaurants and similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous and the beautiful {{socialite}}s, {{Millionaire Playboy}}s, [[TheRockStar rock stars]], TechBro [=CEOs=] gather.
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an'exclusive' 'exclusive', elite and 'high-end' reputation for marketing purposes: "If only famous famous, wealthy VIP people can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance." chance, and if I get in, I should happily pay $21 for a cocktail" Or conversely, if you're already wealthy or famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around the hoi polloi and riffraff. If there was a place where I could hang out with only others other elites at my level, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
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Some businesses will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in nightclubs and other establishments in cities where the famous gather. The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an "exclusive" and "high-end" reputation for business purposes -- "if only famous people get in, then it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch ideological]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed access simply because [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections they know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
If you'll be traveling in the near future, we'd be honored to recommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety -- which extends our policy to services and privileges in everyday life -- and FameGate, where a video game quantifies fame and you must accumulate a certain amount to access some quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, FavorsForTheSexy, NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine? Please be mindful as you leave, though; those riffraff in MoneyIsNotPower have been making trouble lately.
If you'll be traveling in the near future, we'd be honored to recommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety -- which extends our policy to services and privileges in everyday life -- and FameGate, where a video game quantifies fame and you must accumulate a certain amount to access some quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, FavorsForTheSexy, NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine? Please be mindful as you leave, though; those riffraff in MoneyIsNotPower have been making trouble lately.
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Some businesses will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Sometimes the unfitting will simply be refused entry; otherwise they might be allowed in but have to suffer long wait times, poor service or [[ServileSnarker rude staff]]. We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in nightclubs nightclubs, restaurants and other establishments similar establishments, and especially in cities where the famous gather. gather.
The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an"exclusive" 'exclusive' and "high-end" 'high-end' reputation for business purposes -- "if marketing purposes: "If only famous people get in, then can shop there, it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if I get the chance." Or conversely, if you're already famous: "I sure am sick of spending all day around riffraff. If there was a place where I could hang out with only others at my level, I'd love to patronize it." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch ideological]] personal]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed access simply because they [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections they know the person in charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing.
If you'll be traveling in the near future, we'd be honored to recommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety -- which extends our policy to services and privileges in everyday life -- andFameGate, FameGate -- where a video game quantifies fame and you must accumulate a certain amount to access some quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, FavorsForTheSexy, NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine? Please be mindful as you leave, though;those riffraff the plebeians in MoneyIsNotPower have been making trouble lately.
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* ''Series/DowntonAbbey'': Anna and Bates decide on going to a posh restaurant for a date. Even though they did make a reservation, they are rejected by a stuck-up maître d' because "lady Graham and her friends are inside", obviously implying Anna and Bates are not important enough to enter. Lady Cora appears then behind the maître d', warmly greets Anna and Bates, and innocently asks if they are coming inside. After Anna mentions the maître d' said there's not enough tables for them, Cora invites them to her table and ([[PolitenessJudo with the most polite smile on her face]]) asks maître d' if this is a problem. He quickly tries to cover up his mistake by saying he just lost Anna and Bates' reservation, but he found it now and of course they can enter. After the maître d' is gone, Cora with a huge smile says "I'm pretty sure you won't have problems with getting a table here ever again". Said maître d' is then extremely polite both to Anna and Bates for the whole evening. Cora then humiliates the maître d' even further, by casually mentioning Anna and Bates can use her limousine to go back to Downton, all while the maître d' was near their table.
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* ''Series/DowntonAbbey'': Anna and Bates decide on going to a posh restaurant for a date. Even though they did make a reservation, they are rejected by a stuck-up maître d' because "lady "Lady Graham and her friends are inside", obviously implying Anna and Bates are not important enough to enter. Lady Cora appears then behind the maître d', warmly greets Anna and Bates, and innocently asks if they are coming inside. After Anna mentions the maître d' said there's not enough tables for them, Cora invites them to her table and ([[PolitenessJudo with the most polite smile on her face]]) asks maître d' if this is a problem. He quickly tries to cover up his mistake by saying he just lost Anna and Bates' reservation, but he found it now and of course they can enter. After the maître d' is gone, Cora with a huge smile says "I'm pretty sure you won't have problems with getting a table here ever again". Said maître d' is then extremely polite both to Anna and Bates for the whole evening. Cora then humiliates the maître d' even further, further by casually mentioning Anna and Bates can use her limousine to go back to Downton, all Downton while the maître d' was he's near their table.
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* In the ''Series/HowIMetYourMother'' episode "Robots vs. Wrestlers", the gang tries to gatecrash an extremely selective high-society party by having Lily pretend to be one of the people on the guest list (long story), only to have said guest turn up and cockblock her. Ted eventually has to flirt with the guest until she invites them along, only for everyone to realize the party is snooty and dull (Marshall declares it "Douchepocalypse 2010") but being unwilling to leave after putting so much effort into getting in. [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot Eventually, they ditch it for a Robots vs. Wrestlers fight]] [[SlobsVersusSnobs in a dingy, sleazy hole in downtown New York.]]
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* In the ''Series/HowIMetYourMother'' episode "Robots vs. Wrestlers", the gang tries to gatecrash an extremely selective high-society party by having Lily pretend to be one of the people on the guest list (long story), only to have said guest turn up and cockblock her. Ted eventually has to flirt with the guest until she invites them along, only for everyone to realize the party is snooty and dull (Marshall declares it "Douchepocalypse 2010") but being unwilling to leave after putting so much effort into getting in. [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot Eventually, they ditch it for a Robots "Robots vs. Wrestlers fight]] Wrestlers" fight [[SlobsVersusSnobs in a dingy, sleazy hole in downtown New York.]]
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* In ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', Lumiose City has its own separate currency: style. One becomes stylish by shopping in certain stores, taking the taxi and Gogoat rides, and so on. However, if the player isn't stylish enough, they will be turned away from certain boutiques and restaurants. Services also give discounts to more stylish players.
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* In ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', Lumiose City has its own separate currency: style. One becomes stylish an invisible "style" meter that rises by shopping in certain stores, taking the taxi and Gogoat rides, and so on. However, if the player isn't stylish enough, they will be turned away from certain boutiques and restaurants. Services Some shops also give discounts to more stylish players.
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** In "Treehouse of Horror II" during Lisa's nightmare and the family ends up rich and famous in-universe, they go to a fancy restaurant where some unnamed group is denied service, but the family is immediately let in to all of the dining patrons' chagrin.
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** In "Treehouse of Horror II" during Lisa's nightmare and when the family ends up becomes rich and famous in-universe, famous, they go to a fancy restaurant where some unnamed group is denied service, but the family is immediately let in to all of the dining patrons' chagrin.
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* This has happened a lot with the Studio 54 nightclub:
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* This has happened a lot with the Studio 54 nightclub:nightclub. [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_54#Admission_policy The other wiki]] has a good writeup on it.
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** Nile Rodgers wrote the song ''Le Freak'' in response to being shut out of Studio 54. The original chorus of the song ("aaaaaaaaw fuck off!"; replaced in the version that got released by "aaaaaaaw freak out!") was a direct stab at Steve Rubell, owner of Studio 54.
** Even Creator/WoodyAllen was turned away at the opening of the eponymous night club.
** Steve Rubell purposely cultivated this policy, allowing only certain celebs (or [[ShowSomeLeg any girl willing to humiliate herself]] for the honor) in to make Studio 54 look like the most happening place to be.
** Even Creator/WoodyAllen was turned away at the opening of the eponymous night club.
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** Nile Rodgers wrote the song ''Le Freak'' in response to being shut out of Studio 54. The original chorus of the song ("aaaaaaaaw fuck off!"; replaced in the version that got released by "aaaaaaaw freak out!") was a direct stab at Steve Rubell, owner of Studio 54.
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* Oprah Winfrey got this treatment at a very exclusive boutique in Zurich, a sales assistant apparently not believing she could afford a thirty thousand dollar handbag. Now, admittedly ''Series/TheOprahWinfreyShow'' never really got much airtime outside North America, but the UnfortunateImplications did not go unnoticed.
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* Oprah Winfrey got this treatment at a very exclusive boutique in Zurich, a sales assistant apparently not believing she could afford a thirty thousand dollar handbag. Now, admittedly ''Series/TheOprahWinfreyShow'' never really got much airtime outside North America, but the UnfortunateImplications racial undertones did not go unnoticed.
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Oh, you're ''that'' troper! I'm sorry. [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you]]. Let me get you our house wine while we tell you what this trope is about.
Some places will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Very much TruthInTelevision; even if they're NotOnTheList, highly influential people are often allowed entry into the most exclusive events, parties, and functions, simply because [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections they know the person in charge of the whole shindig]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing for the place. After all, if ''this'' wealthy or famous person wants to get in, then it ''must'' be the place to be, right?
May overlap with RecognitionFailure for those instances when a famous person is accidentally denied entry because the door man or {{Bouncer}} didn't recognize them. A SociallyScoredSociety often denies access to residents with lower fame/reputation rankings/scores. The video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock a certain quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, FavorsForTheSexy, NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine? Also contrast MoneyIsNotPower.
Some places will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Very much TruthInTelevision; even if they're NotOnTheList, highly influential people are often allowed entry into the most exclusive events, parties, and functions, simply because [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections they know the person in charge of the whole shindig]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing for the place. After all, if ''this'' wealthy or famous person wants to get in, then it ''must'' be the place to be, right?
May overlap with RecognitionFailure for those instances when a famous person is accidentally denied entry because the door man or {{Bouncer}} didn't recognize them. A SociallyScoredSociety often denies access to residents with lower fame/reputation rankings/scores. The video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock a certain quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, FavorsForTheSexy, NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine? Also contrast MoneyIsNotPower.
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Oh, you're ''that'' troper! I'm sorry. so sorry, [[RecognitionFailure I didn't recognize you]].you for a moment]]. Please forgive this humble {{bouncer}}. Let me get you our house wine while we tell you what this trope is about.
Someplaces businesses will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Very much TruthInTelevision; even We are proud to say that our trope is TruthInTelevision, especially in nightclubs and other establishments in cities where the famous gather. The goal behind this trope is typically to cultivate an "exclusive" and "high-end" reputation for business purposes -- "if only famous people get in, then it must be high-quality, so I should definitely go if they're NotOnTheList, I get the chance." However, some practitioners in fiction have more [[RichBitch ideological]] or esoteric motives. Even if a highly influential people are often person is NotOnTheList, they may be allowed entry into the most exclusive events, parties, and functions, access simply because [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections they know the person in charge of the whole shindig]], charge]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing for marketing.
If you'll be traveling in theplace. After all, if ''this'' wealthy or famous person wants near future, we'd be honored to get in, then it ''must'' be the place to be, right?
May overlap with RecognitionFailure for those instances when a famous person is accidentally denied entry because the door man or {{Bouncer}} didn't recognize them. Arecommend our sister establishments at SociallyScoredSociety often denies access -- which extends our policy to residents with lower fame/reputation rankings/scores. The services and privileges in everyday life -- and FameGate, where a video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which quantifies fame and you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock must accumulate a certain amount to access some quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, FavorsForTheSexy, NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine?Also contrast MoneyIsNotPower.Please be mindful as you leave, though; those riffraff in MoneyIsNotPower have been making trouble lately.
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* In a Capital One commercial, a group of Vikings takes a vacation to Hollywood (thanks to Capital One, of course). One short scene shows one Viking's goat being allowed into a club, only for the Viking to follow and be blocked by the bouncer.
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* In a Capital One commercial, a group of Vikings takes a vacation to Hollywood (thanks to Capital One, of course). One short scene shows one a Viking's goat being allowed into a club, only for the Viking to follow and be blocked by the bouncer.
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* In ''Anime/SpeedGrapher'', due to its outrageously high membership fees, the only people who can get in Suitengu's Roppongi Club are the fabulously wealthy, and most of its members are of high prestige around Japan. As it turns out, Suitengu founded the Roppongi Club and cultivated its elite status so he could gather as much of the rich, powerful, and influential people as he could and [[spoiler:kill them all by locking them in the building and bombing it from the inside.]]
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* In ''Anime/SpeedGrapher'', due to its outrageously high membership fees, the only people who can get in Suitengu's Roppongi Club are the fabulously wealthy, and most of its members are of high prestige around Japan. As it turns out, Suitengu founded the Roppongi Club and cultivated its the Club's elite status so he could gather specifically to recruit as much of the many rich, powerful, and influential people as he could and in order to [[spoiler:kill them all by locking them in the building and bombing it from the inside.]]
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* Oprah Winfrey got this treatment at a certain very exclusive boutique in Zurich, a sales assistant apparently not believing she could afford a thirty thousand dollar handbag. Now, admittedly ''Series/TheOprahWinfreyShow'' never really got much airtime outside North America, but the UnfortunateImplications did not go unnoticed.
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* Oprah Winfrey got this treatment at a certain very exclusive boutique in Zurich, a sales assistant apparently not believing she could afford a thirty thousand dollar handbag. Now, admittedly ''Series/TheOprahWinfreyShow'' never really got much airtime outside North America, but the UnfortunateImplications did not go unnoticed.
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May overlap with RecognitionFailure for those instances when a famous person is accidentally denied entry because the door man or {{Bouncer}} didn't recognize them. The video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock a certain quest or area.
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May overlap with RecognitionFailure for those instances when a famous person is accidentally denied entry because the door man or {{Bouncer}} didn't recognize them. A SociallyScoredSociety often denies access to residents with lower fame/reputation rankings/scores. The video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock a certain quest or area.
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Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, FavorsForTheSexy, and NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine? Also contrast MoneyIsNotPower.
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Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, NotOnTheList, and WannabeLine? Also contrast MoneyIsNotPower.
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Some places will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Otherwise, it's TruthInTelevision.
If the person in question really ''is'' famous, this may overlap with RecognitionFailure. The video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock a certain quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, WannabeLine, and {{Bouncer}}?
If the person in question really ''is'' famous, this may overlap with RecognitionFailure. The video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock a certain quest or area.
Might I recommend an appetizer as you compare DudeWheresMyRespect, WannabeLine, and {{Bouncer}}?
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Some places will not serve people who are not celebrities or of high social status, and at least in fiction are often quite rude about it. Otherwise, it's TruthInTelevision.
IfVery much TruthInTelevision; even if they're NotOnTheList, highly influential people are often allowed entry into the most exclusive events, parties, and functions, simply because [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections they know the person in question really ''is'' famous, this may charge of the whole shindig]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney have enough money to bypass any roadblocks]], or their very presence acts as free publicity and marketing for the place. After all, if ''this'' wealthy or famous person wants to get in, then it ''must'' be the place to be, right?
May overlap withRecognitionFailure.RecognitionFailure for those instances when a famous person is accidentally denied entry because the door man or {{Bouncer}} didn't recognize them. The video game equivalent is a FameGate, in which you have to ''become'' famous enough to unlock a certain quest or area.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'':
** "Three Men and a Comic Book" has Bart in his debut as Bartman show up in costume to a comic convention to get in for half-price. Unfortunately, the merchant didn't think this qualifies and charged him the full admission.
** In "Treehouse of Horror II" during Lisa's nightmare and the family ends up rich and famous in-universe, they go to a fancy restaurant where some unnamed group is denied service, but the family is immediately let in to all of the dining patrons' chagrin.
** In "Flaming Moe's" when Homer's drink made Moe so famous that he now had a bouncer at the door, he initially denies Homer entry to the tavern before he even gave him his name. Then once he learns it, he ''still'' [[KickTheDog claims that he's not on the list (without bothering to look at the list) and tells him to get lost.]]
** "Three Men and a Comic Book" has Bart in his debut as Bartman show up in costume to a comic convention to get in for half-price. Unfortunately, the merchant didn't think this qualifies and charged him the full admission.
** In "Treehouse of Horror II" during Lisa's nightmare and the family ends up rich and famous in-universe, they go to a fancy restaurant where some unnamed group is denied service, but the family is immediately let in to all of the dining patrons' chagrin.
** In "Flaming Moe's" when Homer's drink made Moe so famous that he now had a bouncer at the door, he initially denies Homer entry to the tavern before he even gave him his name. Then once he learns it, he ''still'' [[KickTheDog claims that he's not on the list (without bothering to look at the list) and tells him to get lost.]]
