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Will NEVER step foot into Mangos in Medellin again nor recommend it to my customers.
I went to Mangos in Medellin last night with a few guests who wanted to go. I hadn't been there in a year or longer to I thought, "what the heck?".
First, I remember it being expensive but, wow, have they gotten out of control. After a cover of about 15 mil each (I think) and 3 pat-down searches and 2 metal detectors we paid a whopping 150 mil (roughly $80 US) for a bottle of Medellin Rum.
Secondly, and my biggest complaint, after raping us on the drinks we learned that they have a new taxi system in place charging an extra fee. Only the taxi cabs displaying a "Mangos" sticker on the windshield were allowed to come in a pick-up guests leaving. The taxis then charge a 2 mil "security fee" in addition to the fare. It is obvious that Mangos wants a cut of the taxi fare as well.
For those in the know, is that exactly legal? I thought there were government controls on taxi fares? I know it's only 2 mil but it's the principle. What bullshit, huh?
I am sure it won't hurt them in the slightest but I will never ever recommend that place to customers at my hostel. The Saturday crowd wasn't even that good last night.
By bogotabrian on Jul 13, 2008, 11:40 in Friendly Talkzone.
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:02: We have a Mangos here in Miami located in South Beach and they also are CROOKS. I don't know why everyplace named Mangos are run by Crooks but that seems to be the case. Watch you Wallet and Change on the Table if you visit Mangos in South Beach! Mango's SB Waitresses take your $20 or $50 Bill and disappear thinking you meant they should keep the change for a $4 beer. Caveat Emptor "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tomtom33 says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:05: I have been there twice. Both times I left fairly early. Did you ever try to flag down a taxi on the autopista? I would gladly have paid an extra 2 mil to have had a taxi at the door.
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:05: Well, it looks like the prices are going up in these type of places. Strip Clubs in the US are more expensive than what you quoted and you dont get bottles, you get watered down drinks. (I am guessing this is what Mangoes is, I have no idea). Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:09: Oh - OK - Well....all I ever see are comments about the women etc...So my bad. omit my prevoius comment - does not apply Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:10: Lookatmepee--I couldn't say for sure but the Money grubbing Tactics sure sound the same!! "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tomtom33 says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:13: Do we have another troll, Look?
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:16: TT--some SB Clubs are worse then others and Mangos falls into this Slot,,, "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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bogotabrian says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:28: I walked down one block and there were taxis waiting. I didn't pay the 2 mil fee. No shit about the legal activities in Medellin. Got a good chuckle from that, thanks.
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huskie says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:29: Brian, Thanks for posting "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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GregYohn says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:33: Hola! 12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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arthur brode says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:34: I rather pay a little extra on cabfare at night rather than just get in any Taxi.You can lose a lot more on a "paseo millonario" http://www.calirentals.net/ 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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bogotabrian says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:36: I think some of you guys are missing the point. Sure, 2 mil isn't a lot but why should a club like Mangos take a cut of the taxi fees when they are price gouging on the drinks?
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GregYohn says on Jul 13, 2008, 12:41: Hola! 12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tomtom33 says on Jul 13, 2008, 13:16: No, we are not missing the point at all. Mangos, like any business anywhere, has the right to try to make as much money as they can. You can choose to pay or choose not to pay. And you can choose not to patronize the place. Frankly I think that it is a good idea and would pay the fee. I get nervous about taxis at night. However, I doubt that I will ever go there again. I am not a night person.
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bigtexas1974 says on Jul 13, 2008, 13:21: Brian - I am with you on that one, however the place does cater to the crowd that accepts it. There are many reasons I won't go there, and one big one is that the money is just not well spent. Last time I went was with two girls. Although the night resulted in fantastic ending at my place, the money spent was outrageous. I believe I dropped close to 500k when it was all over on door fees, ridiculous tabs, tips and taxis. "Sex is one of the most wholesome, beautiful, and natural experiences money can buy." - Steve Martin "You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get a little older. Little things, like getting spanked every day by a middle aged woman." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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bogotabrian says on Jul 13, 2008, 13:31: tomtom33 why do you think the fee is a good idea if it is breaking regulations on the taxi fees set by the government? I call taxis all the time for people to make sure that are getting a taxi driver that has been recorded and confirmed. This IS a good idea to do this for your customers for many reasons, but only for the 2 mil? It's nickel and diming, and probably illegal.
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tomtom33 says on Jul 13, 2008, 13:44: Brian, how long have you lived here? Illegal? WTF cares? Colombians do not think that any law ever applies to them. Everything in Colombia runs on commission. I have left other clubs and asked to have a taxi hailed. The first thing they did was stick out their hands for a propina.
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jack_jason says on Jul 13, 2008, 13:51: Another crying for many guy in Medellin. May be you should go around the plaza de mercado where you can find a bottle of aguardiente for 3 mil pesos, may be that is a good place for you. The prices are high to keep unwanted customer coming in. This is just spanglish, please do not correct me 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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bogotabrian says on Jul 13, 2008, 14:28: tomtom33 and I are having a good debate, JJ. Don't come on here being like that.
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Cerealkiller says on Jul 13, 2008, 14:33: well that sucks about mango's. I have been there a couple of times, mainly when I've been in tacky mode and with a large group of friends, and I've always left the place wasted so I dunno...fun was had, so money was well spent I think. Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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rhydewithdis says on Jul 13, 2008, 15:24: So, you and a few friends (let's say 3) went to Mango's and spent 80k on a bottle of rum 15k mil a piece for cover. So a 2-3 hours out on the town at one of the most well-known clubs in Medellin cost you guys about $20USD a piece. You are complaining? They said I couldn't play football I was too small / They say I couldn't play basketball I wasn't tall / They say I couldn't play baseball at all / And now everyday of my life I ball. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tasco66 says on Jul 13, 2008, 15:38: Colombia has some of the cheapest taxis in the world, but there is a safety problem when flagging one down. Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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rocinante says on Jul 13, 2008, 15:39: "tomtom33 and I are having a good debate, JJ. Don't come on here being like that." "World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tasco66 says on Jul 13, 2008, 15:46: By the way miamimike I never had a problem with Mangos in SB. I just get there early to get a good spot and avoid the cover charge. Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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lpdiver says on Jul 13, 2008, 16:00: Never been and never will. "cook some rice!" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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bogotabrian says on Jul 13, 2008, 16:07: Supply and demand has nothing to do it, Greenspan.
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mranderson says on Jul 13, 2008, 16:47: I always ask about the prices of liquer at the door before I enter a club. Especially if there's a cover charge. And whenever I order a drink I ask how much it is first just in case they try to charge me an outrageous gringo price. That way I have the option of leaving before they even bring the drink.
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Saltador says on Jul 13, 2008, 16:57: Thanks for the warning about Mangos. It sounds a lot like some of the more popular clubs in Cartagena, charging US prices in Colombia. Sorry, but however you slice it, that sucks. One of the things that drew me to colombia was the relative low prices. With the dollar dropping and the gouging on the rise, things are changing for the worse. Hate to see it happen even if it is inevitable.
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gringoloid says on Jul 13, 2008, 17:37: i''ve spent quite some time in medellin and i've never been to this place mangos.
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rhydewithdis says on Jul 13, 2008, 17:39: I still don't see how you guys are up in arms about spending $20 each with three for your buddies for booze, fruit, entrance, probably even having some fun, but at the very least getting to ogle some hot dancers for 2-3 hours. They said I couldn't play football I was too small / They say I couldn't play basketball I wasn't tall / They say I couldn't play baseball at all / And now everyday of my life I ball. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tasco66 says on Jul 13, 2008, 17:41: Colombia is not as cheap as it used to be, but this has more to do with the falling US dollar than anything else. Try going to a top end club in London and you will see what I am talking about Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Buongone says on Jul 13, 2008, 17:42: Rhydewithdis, I believe he said 80US dollars. Thats alot. Been to a concert in Cali. They charged like 75US Dollars. In Cartagena for New Years, They charged 85US dollars. That shit is outrageous. Thats what the table cost. Never have checked out what it cost to stand at the bar?
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BillBigD says on Jul 13, 2008, 17:57: bogotabrian
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muddie says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:13: a while back, some gringo got his ass kicked coming out of mangos, as my friend told me, he was hitting on some local guys girlfriend, and apparently he didn’t like it. Two guys jumped him as he was walking out. Wasn’t a bad beat down, but my friend said, could have been worse, and could have been knifed or shot. Lots of narcos in that place
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dwmte7 says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:35: lleras all over again..................that's what tourists wanted, that's what they got. ( i've never been there, just know the type.) years and years ago, it was a club el pulpo. heavey weight. me just send me to cinco puertos if i have to go out in medallo. dwmte 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:37: mangos is good if you have a group (guys and girls). trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:41: By the way miamimike I never had a problem with Mangos in SB. I just get there early to get a good spot and avoid the cover charge. "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:42: There is a reason why it is rare to see them fist fight. Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:46: why is that tweaker? salt peter in the water? trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:50: Mangos in Medellin caters to the wealthier locals. On the best tourist night gringos make up 2% of the club. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:54: its the place to "be seen" if you are in the medallo click. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:56: BlackMonday (newbie) says on Jul 13 (today): flag "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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billyb says on Jul 13, 2008, 18:58: Maybe mangos is raising their prices to keep the gringos out ;)
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:04: medellin still has a low gringo presence in the grand scheme. we are starting to see more foreigner couples and single foreign girls showing up now...... a good thing. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:07: why do gringos go to colombia and after they complain that everything is not fair in colombia... do you guys have a passport?... just fuckin leave the country and stop being whinney little perras... fokin hell you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:08: Mangos SB Miami; "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Robert Jorge says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:08: I'll agree with Teja - generally, Colombian guys can't fist fight too good. I saw fights any given night I was out - which was 2 or 3 times per week for 4 months in Villavo. My favorite part of a typical fight is when a dude takes his shoe or belt off and tries to beat his opponent with said shoe or belt. Freaking hilarious. The cops are cool too. They break stuff up, put up with a lot of shit, but I can't remember anybody ever going to jail. --"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:14: RJ... if you want to see real fighting and the next time ur in colombia give me a call... I can show you some colombianos that can kick ass... even yours you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:19: ... Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:21: truthspeaker... now we all now you don't live to your name... POS you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:23: i'm not sure about the rest of the country, but the new generation of paisas are passive people..... again, a good thing. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:26: ... Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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mranderson says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:27: 5.7 m?? wow that's really tall. At 160 pounds must be thin as a rail though.
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:29: truth-tweaker likes em petite... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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billyb says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:31: truthspeaker says on Jul 13 (today): flag
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Robert Jorge says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:32: Personally, I think fighting is stupid. And like dancing, I know I would look like an idiot in a fight. But, ol' papichode takes something I said to try and lighten things up personally, and sort of threatens me. I have never seen an American fist fight with a belt drawn and whipped. I have never seen a Colombian fist fight without one. --"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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billyb says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:33: "I have never seen an American fist fight with a belt drawn and whipped."
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:39: RJ... I don't try to prevoke you I think you are a nice guy and I'm sorry a colombiana has fok'ed you over but that is life with women... I do not like violence too but do not fool yourself... some colombianos know how to throw and more so know how to take one. you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:40: yes very true billyB... "And I have yet to see a Colombian scared to come to the US, but a good 75% of the US male population would shat their pants if told they had to go to Colombia." you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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nbenjamin says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:41: Miamimike - MangosMiami - looks alright to me - lots of hot chicks, liquor and music. What more do you want.
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:43: ... Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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billyb says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:44: what about the ones that shat their pants and didn't come, you know all them as well?
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:44: and if any of you internet tuff guys want to see the truth... I will post my cel # on this site soon... we can arange a "free fight" for money. No guns, knives... your rules. then we can see the bullshit walk. you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:46: not me of course cause I'[m an old used up gringo but for you young tuff gringos wit young colombianos... wot do u got to loose? you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:46: but your pride... jejejje you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:46: all my friends from home are scared to come to colombia, but they all want to go to rio.... go figure. thanks for the advice, PC. i'll keep that in mind... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Robert Jorge says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:46: And what does me getting F-ed over by a Colombiana have anything to do with this thread ... but thanks for bringing it up. --"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:54: RJ...no worries mate.. suerte you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:55: ... Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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robi666 says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:56: The Truthspeaker has been drinking too much tonight... better if he goes sleeping. "I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 19:58: Robi, Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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billyb says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:00: robi, i think he took your advice, since i notice he removed his request for papi's cell number.
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robi666 says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:01: Yes, I noticed that too... "I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:04: It was removed by the high authorities Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:05: What is it again? Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:06: Robi --- did you buy that truck or thinking bout it? Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:08: Robi , are you messing with my acct? Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:12: tweaker - when you begin to answer yourself, seek help immediately... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:20: pendejos... I said I won't be there till sept but I will let you know when I'm there for "free fight night"... OK relax you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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robi666 says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:23: LOL "I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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quantum says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:23: Woah, we got this far without edit..........
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:25: tweaker - i think you're just high.... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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robi666 says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:29: "and if any of you internet tuff guys want to see the truth... I will post my cel # on this site soon... we can arange a "free fight" for money. No guns, knives... your rules. then we can see the bullshit walk." "I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:30: i'd love to see some toe 2 toe scrapping here, without the wrestle match. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:31: Is that a pic of Papachupa in your little window?
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:37: my last fight was wit a pig five O 3 months ago... he had to take 12 days off work... I was fine after a night in the drunk tank... jejeje. court date to follow... ;) you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:38: I guess the man behind the truthseeker cannot use my account anymore... he is just a fake now. Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:38: charges? assault on an officer is a felony and those aren't cheap..... although most cops in the USA deserve a beating. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:41: papiChulo, Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:41: How would I be able to use your site. I"m the new guy here. Enough of the games already
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:45: like i said b4, jeckyl and hyde... laurel & hardy... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:54: LOL,,,this is hillarious!! I cant stop laughing! Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:56: I love Mangos and the midgets. But I'm Italian and we have a different sense of humor
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:58: Migets? Hmmmm Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 20:59: they are part of the entertainment at mangos, CG. they are permanent and quite popular. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:00: We Italians are a bit perverted Kat. You didn't know? We also love the black costanas or Cubans
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:01: Ahhh - OK. Midgets as opposed to lingere shows - OK Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:02: what is a costana? trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:02: "We Italians are a bit perverted Kat. You didn't know? We also love the black costanas or Cubans" Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:02: Truthseeker, my dear - I know many Eyetalians - never heard that before Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:07: Kat --- have you ever been to Brasil or Cuba?. We Italians love the dark skin
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:08: Truthseeker - what does that have to do with anything? (Cuba and Brasil) Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:08: I like midgets to truthspeaker... they are cool. speaking of Italians... I know a very well paid tranny from medellin when he/she is in Italy she that makes 500 euros per hour in Milano... why is that truthspeaker? you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:09: And Truthseeker....why do you feel compelled to share your favorite color skin :) Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthspeaker says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:10: "We Italians love the dark skin" Remember, I can only tell the truth. No more Sex Tourism in Colombia. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:11: Papi - enjoy - different strokes. Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:14: TS (original) - Kind of WEIRD. Me thinks he is seeking someone status post sexual transformation Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:14: no no truthspeaker... its time to tell the real truth... you and I know the real truth if you really an Italian... si o no? you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:20: jejeje....good to know Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:20: I wouldn't doubt TRUTHSPEAKER has used one of these trannies
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:22: "And Truthseeker....why do you feel compelled to share your favorite color skin :)" you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:23: Lookatmepee (newbie) says on Jul 13 (today): flag "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:24: Seeker - whatsup? Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:25: in what sense
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miamimike says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:27: nbenjamin says on Jul 13 (today): flag "Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:28: "PapiChulo -- Where are you?" you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:29: Seeker - in what sense Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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truthseeker says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:44: Papi --- Maybe you were speaking with Truthspeaker
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CatGirl says on Jul 13, 2008, 21:56: Oh LORD.... Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 23:08: truth... whatever you call yourself?... you really need to go to colombia and find a nice girl... all the best. you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 23:27: anyway.. I wanted to say to bogotabrian... WTF is your problem man? if I go to ur shite hole pub and I'll get you to call me a taxi I'll give you 2.500 COP.... feel better now you tight arsed Irish Prick? you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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papiChulo says on Jul 13, 2008, 23:29: and eat the peanuts outta me shite... ya bog irishman... hahahahah you'll never go before your time 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Jul 14, 2008, 00:06: and, then...... the fight started: Ciao! Gustav. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Jul 14, 2008, 00:07: Fights start in the most innocent ways! Ciao! Gustav. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Jul 14, 2008, 00:07: After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Ciao! Gustav. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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goin_south says on Jul 14, 2008, 00:07: My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I Ciao! Gustav. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Cerealkiller says on Jul 14, 2008, 01:23: Tasco, prices in top end clubs in Colombia are comparable to their counterparts in London. Prices nowadays are not that different. Ill give you an example, last January I went partying to a very nice club in Bogota, ordered a Jack D's and coke and they charged me 30K pesos... which is roughly 8 pounds. Any elaborate cocktail in Mahiki or a drink in Whisky Mist in London is around 11 pounds. Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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dwmte7 says on Jul 14, 2008, 04:05: brothers...all this bullshit is like puke in the baby bottle...over and above that, who REALLY gives a fuck about mangos? dwmte 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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kalder says on Jul 14, 2008, 04:45: I liked the jokes goin' south. "kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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bogotabrian says on Jul 14, 2008, 04:48: Papi - don't you realize that the taxis aren't making sh$$ from the 2 mil? It's Mangos. I was just pointing out that they are nickel and diming and their prices are out of control. I own a business and I can appreciate them trying to make a buck, believe me. But go too far and you get negative pub. This is how it works. I went around charging double the price for rooms and nickel and diming my guests then you might see a post on here about my place and rightfully so.
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spigrimace says on Jul 14, 2008, 05:46: I agree its a load of BS for the charge but Ill throw a curveball at ya....I wonder if EXITO, CARREFOUR, the malls and the like also make money on the taxis because if you look close enough, you have to be from a certain taxi company (such as Tax Individual in Exito Laureles) to enter the premises. Maybe that company pays a royalty to be an exclusive taxi service provider. If that is the case, maybe Mangoes figures they give so much business to taxis, they deserve their share as well. Not like Mangoes doesnt have enough already. But to counter, in the states we get hit with valet parking (which Im surprised mangos doesnt force on its clients), coat check, tips for the coat check girl and valet as well. Also who knows if Mangoes owns their building or rents it, but even if they own it, they should try and make back the opportunity cost of what it would rent for. I know a lot of business owners in Colombia that own the building their business is in and make less monthly than what it would rent for. The size of mangoes may cost $60 millones a month to rent. (youd be surprised how expensive the rent of bodegas are - especially closer to the mayorista like mangoes is) In months like July 2008 when you may only have 8 total fridays/saturdays, you must do a lot of business in those 8 days to make that back. And what if there was a ley seca weekend in that month...ouch!
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morphus says on Jul 14, 2008, 06:08: Yeah cheap ass gringos are giving the rest of us a bad reputation. Gringos are suppose to be the ones that like to spend. What happened?
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morphus says on Jul 14, 2008, 06:14: Anyway, there are better places to go like Show San Diego and Faces Dos. You could get your jollies right on the premises for less money than that bottle of rum at Mangos.
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sanandressi says on Jul 14, 2008, 06:21: 146 replies to this post before mine......goes to shhow you what poor but happy readers really have their minds on in colombia...jejejejejejejejejejeje
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gringoloid says on Jul 14, 2008, 06:59: on the problems of colombia, Mangos would rank about 14,696,475 on the list.
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gringoloid says on Jul 14, 2008, 07:08: i'm sitting here wondering about the priorities of commenters on pbh. the u.s. government took on $5.3 trillion dollars in new debt over the weekend with the fannie mae, freddie mac bailout, effectively doubling the national debt in 48 hours, and not a word of this on pbh.
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morphus says on Jul 14, 2008, 07:09: Gringoloid, theres nothing there. Thats where all the prepagos go on their night off. You may as well go right to the source without all the bullshit.
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morphus says on Jul 14, 2008, 07:12: Who needs Mangos? If you ever look in the Medellin Yellow Pages, you will see listings for thousands of massage parlors and brothels for a fraction of the price.
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webmanco says on Jul 14, 2008, 07:13: It is known that beauty contest, soap operas and soccer games are a way to divert people´s attention from problems that really matter, poor´s drugs in a way. ...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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gringoloid says on Jul 14, 2008, 07:20: i think i'll take your advice morph.........but for me the real problem is the loud music............i can't hear people talking to me along with trying to decipher spanish and i think it is boring to just stand there looking at the band.
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robi666 says on Jul 14, 2008, 07:20: Morphus is right. "I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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