The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi

Portland's World Famous Vegan Strip Club (Patreon Excerpt)

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Nov 8, 2025
Join Gianmarco and Russell as they explore the quirky charm of Portland, including their wild adventure at a vegan strip club. They share hilarious tales of conversations with strippers during an off-peak afternoon visit. Expect entertaining critiques of dance techniques, boundaries around touching, and amusing moments like a drink spill from their producer. With thoughts on tipping in both strip clubs and stand-up comedy, their humor shines through as they compare skydiving and strip club experiences. It's a fun ride through Portland's unique nightlife!
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ANECDOTE

Afternoon Visit To A Vegan Strip Club

  • Gianmarco and Russell visited a vegan strip club in Portland with producer Paige and her boyfriend during the afternoon opening.
  • The early show made it conversational and odd, with close interactions, touching, and playful mishaps like spilled drinks.
INSIGHT

Portland's Strip Club Reputation

  • Portland claims a high number of strip clubs per capita, and performers echoed that reputation to the visitors.
  • The hosts treated that local culture as part of the city's identity while joking about it on stage.
ANECDOTE

Quiet Midday Scene Made It Conversational

  • The group went at 2:30 PM so the club was mostly empty, making conversations with performers the main interaction.
  • Payment felt like buying conversation time and interesting comments could extend the interaction.
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