How do I fit in and and make friends at Sports Bars?

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I have no problem making friends at Gay bars, and Dance clubs. However the Sports Bar scene seems elusive to me. In my town about 60% of the social places are Sports Bars. Another 30% are hipster (whatever that it, people with retro glasses and non prescription glass I guess) hang outs. I am trying to meet people with... for lack of a better term... lives. Or am I wasting my time trying to make friends at bars, and all i'm likely to meet at these places is alcoholics?
 
I haven't met too many friends at bars, but I have met a couple at one particular bar.

I think it depends on the vibe of the bar and if it's that kind of place.
 
Start rubbing on people's legs. That usually works.

No, I have no clue. Not interested in sports, so you'd never find me at a sports bar.

The real answer must be strike up a conversation with people there about sports. "Say, the local sports team certainly seems to be performing well, wouldn't you agree?" Then follow up with, "Would you be my friend?"
 
I'm guessing if you're on a videogame forum asking this question, that might be your first major clue as to what is wrong.
 
Video game sports bars would be a hit lol...although I suspect there would be at least one fanboy brawl every night


If all else fails OP you can always just lift up your shirt and do the truffle shuffle..that always works.
 
You go to bars to get drunk and pick up drunk sluts. Truth. At the end of the day, it's a sports bar. It's more like a place you go to hang out with friends, not meet people. I'd have to recommend some other type of event, an actual social gathering maybe. See what else is around. Local libraries can potentially have a variety events. Religious? Check in to the local church/mosque or whatever. One other thing you can do. BUY PEOPLE DRINKS.
 
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I have no problem making friends at Gay bars, and Dance clubs. However the Sports Bar scene seems elusive to me. In my town about 60% of the social places are Sports Bars. Another 30% are hipster (whatever that it, people with retro glasses and non prescription glass I guess) hang outs. I am trying to meet people with... for lack of a better term... lives. Or am I wasting my time trying to make friends at bars, and all i'm likely to meet at these places is alcoholics?

Buy me a beer ;) seriously hang out at places that make you feel comfortable.
 
Has it ever occurred to you to speak to people, introduce yourself, socialize and mix? Or, do you sit in a corner, by yourself, sipping a banana daiquiri, and hope someone gets bored enough to speak to you?
 
You go to bars to get drunk and pick up drunk sluts. Truth. At the end of the day, it's a sports bar. It's more like a place you go to hang out with friends, not meet people. I'd have to recommend some other type of event, an actual social gathering maybe. See what else is around. Local libraries can potentially have a variety events. Religious? Check in to the local church/mosque or whatever. One other thing you can do. BUY PEOPLE DRINKS.
So it's not a place where everybody knows your name?
 
Stop paying your bills.

All kinds of people will want to talk to you.

Or you just could find someone into you for "just the money" and at least be getting a little somethin' somethin' in return instead of just calls at all hours of the day...
 
Personally I think you're wasting your time trying to make friends at any bar. Especially sports bars. Unless you follow a certain team and know of a bar that bases its patronage around that team.
 
I say stick to things you like to do. If a sports bar isn't your scene, you're setting yourself up for a less desirable outcome. But what do I know.