The Drunken Clam
At first, I was going to put the Drunken Clam (the bar from Family Guy) on this week's Fab Five Friday list.
But I thought about it some more, and changed my mind.
Unlike Moe's from The Simpsons, the Clam doesn't have a bartender who consistently adds color to the show.
The Clam is just a place where we get to see all the guys hang out.
I like the moving neon clam sign on the outside of the place, but aside from the episode where the English take over, the Clam itself doesn't bring much to the show.
Your thoughts?
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I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
Besides the Family Guy being an insult to comedy, none whatsoever.
Posted by: bearzears | February 27, 2008 11:56 AM
There has never been a better version of Dont Stop Believing
Posted by: Peter G | February 27, 2008 12:07 PM
If not for the Clam, would we have ever seen the guys doing their karaoke rendition of "Don't Stop Believing"? Take that Sopranos.
Would a blind Peter, absent his seeing eye dog, have redeemed himself by rescuing Horace the bartender from a fire-engulfed Clam?
Where else would Brian regularly get sloshed or Quagmire serve his roofie colada to unsuspecting women?
Posted by: AlisaBS | February 27, 2008 12:07 PM
For shame! Horace brings a lot to the Drunken Clam!
Plus this is where Seamus helps Peter save his house and marriage! That cannot be downplayed.
But if the Drunken Clam gets bumped for the Regale Beagle, all will be forgiven.
Posted by: JTK | February 27, 2008 12:32 PM
Decision respected, Sam, but I have to disagree. You're talking about the "One if by Clam, Two if by Sea" episode..that's definitely an episode where they focused on the Clam.
Don't forget the episode with the karaoke machine where the guys all sing "Don't Stop Believin''"
If you ask me, this episode was the beginning of the resurgence of not only this song and band, but also the beginning of the whole arena rock resurgence.
Posted by: Trouble | February 27, 2008 12:51 PM
cmon sam?! GOD drinks at the drunken clam! how do you think peter had the chance to save horace? God vaporises a woman while trying to impress her, says "Jesus Christ!" and then Jesus shows up and they run off together!! if the drunken clam is good enough for God, it's good enough for me.
Posted by: dan thanh | February 27, 2008 1:39 PM
That's a good point, dan thanh. Maybe I'll reconsider.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | February 27, 2008 7:02 PM