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Extending last call for alcohol

Published Tuesday, August 24, 2004 by seanlmccarthy | E-mail this post

Across Arizona tonight, the big to-do is 2 a.m., as in that'll be the new time for bartenders to yelp "last call for alky-hol" thanks to a new state law extending the hours for booze sales from 1 a.m. -- which finally puts the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe area in line with other metro nightlife scenes. Sort of. Most critics (Mormon or not) allege the time change will increase crime, DUIs and assorted mayhem. Supporters say it'll bring in boffo business from tourists and locals alike.

What do I say?

I think it'll simply make an absurd social scene that much more inane and insane. As it is, the party people weren't going out until after 11 p.m., then pounding drinks whilst looking ridiculous and/or ridiculously buffed and bronzed (this is the home of all stock good-looking "reality TV" characters, don't you know). Perhaps now, the party people will pace themselves a little better with the extra time to stick around on the dance floors and lounges. They'll still be ridiculous, though.