Laser Lounge
« The future is open. The button stays covered. »The owner's motto · Vincent et Paula Rook
- OwnerVincent et Paula Rook
- Since1983
- Address328 Front Street, Skyline — étage 18
From the east bridge, follow Front Street to 328; lift to floor 18, violet reflection at the exit. - Opening hoursThu–Sun 9pm–3am; lighting checks 8pm, red button always outside customer service.
Its story
Vincent and Paula opened in 1983 with a shiny floor and four screens. She programmes lights; he measures reflections on shoes before opening the doors.
In 1985, their new laser arrived with its manual’s last page missing. Paula covered the red button; its reputation attracted curious people who danced while awaiting an explanation.
Anecdotes
- In June 1984, customer Dean Moss brought matt shoes and demanded their share of reflection.
- In October 1985, Melvin’s test cassette helped time the flashes, without using his voice in an advertisement.
- In May 1986, Dolores Van Pelt inaugurated the red button’s cover; Paula kept the key.
The ad
Played completely straight, on NEON 103.5 FM.
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PLUS POUR LONGTEMPS !
LASER LOUNGE, SKYLINE !
Lumières !
Musique !
Écrans !
Et une piste tellement brillante que vos chaussures ont presque l'impression de flotter !
Le nouveau système laser vient d'être installé.
Personne ne sait exactement ce que fait le bouton rouge.
(pause)
Le patron conseille de ne pas y toucher.
(pause)
Alors évidemment…
(accélérer)
TOUT LE MONDE VEUT Y TOUCHER !
Laser Lounge.
Le futur a ouvert ses portes.
(pause)
Le futur n'a pas demandé la permission.
Good to know
- The ledger counts bulbs, not stars seen by customers.
- Vincent polishes the edge of the floor, never the dancing surface.
The neighbour
Seabreeze TerraceSeabreeze Terrace is in the next building; Paula trades bulbs for clips to hold her cables.