Last
weekend, a discotheque here in Granada organized a special event, an
auction of single señoritas! These young ladies parade on a catwalk
built for the occasion showing off their charm, keeping to the rhythm of
the music by the DJ who asked each a few questions, so as to let the
public know something about them. Then the boys started putting in their
bid with the hope to end up with the desired trophy.
Like any auction, the one offered the most money (must make it clear here that the 'money' was that of the game of Monopoly) gets a free drink (non alcoholic) served in the VIP Balcony, accompanied by his brand new 'acquisition'.
It's a discotheque for minors, all between the age of 14 and 18 years. The entrance fee is €8 which included giving them the right to obtain Monopoly money to participate in the auction. The earlier the boys arrived at the discotheque, the more money were given for their bidding, therefore better chanced for winning the fair lady. The advertisement was brazen: 'Auction of unattached maidens'. Supporting marriages at a time when few people are interested in such institution?
This matter had the lady Minister of Equality, Bibiana Aido classifying the event as 'lamentable situation, intolerable and sad'. But the spokesman of the discotheque argued that they were observing the law, not serving one drop of alcohol on the premises and no real money passed hands. They just helped the young shy girls to find partners for the evening. They were happy and willing to take part and boys were excited and game, everybody was having a good time, even parents had not raised any objections.
Having a good time while learning a lesson that money is the key to open any doors, buy whatever one desires, including love. Is that what parents want their children to learn? The authority said nothing when the advertisement was up several days before the auction took place, nor any parents stopping their children participate in the game, so why the noise now?
For this weekend, tonight precisely, a mini-skirt contest has been announced. The girls who arrive so dressed will get a discount for their entrance ticket. No need of course to give any concession to boys. The old rule always works, where girls go, boys go.
There are still a few more hours yet before night falls. This is the time to voice opinions, approval or objections. Not when it is done and concluded.
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