# Strip Club Casualties 'Scores' Runs Out of Ones Amid Credit Crunch By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-14 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-crunch-strips-club-scores-runs-out-of-ones References: [nydailynews](http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2008/12/10/2008-12-10_famed_sex_den_scores_once_a_top_moneymak.html) Scores used to be the hottest and biggest [strip club chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyugati-lounge) in the country, but it seems that lately they've fallen short of ones. Madonna, Howard Stern, Russell Crowe, Jason Giambi and thongs, erm, *throngs* of other top stars used to dance around Scores. Now it's a sad time for the owners. Stay tuned to see if the flesh peddlers are getting fourth in line behind Wall Street, Bankers and Detroit auto makers for a bailout. **Implications** - At one time, Scores was one of the [hottest and thus most popular clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levels-nightclub) in the entire country. The club was a trap for businessmen who were just in the city for a short period and wanted to have a [good time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54). One CEO accumulated a tab of almost a quarter million dollars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Declining Strip Club Industry:** The strip club industry is experiencing a decline in popularity and revenue, potentially due to changing societal attitudes and economic factors. - **Shift to Virtual Adult Entertainment:** As traditional strip clubs struggle, there is an opportunity for the rise of virtual adult entertainment platforms that offer personalized and interactive experiences. - **Increasing Demand for Discreet Adult Entertainment:** A trend towards discreet adult entertainment options is emerging, offering individuals a more private and personalized experience. ### Where This Applies - **Adult Entertainment Industry:** The adult entertainment industry is facing disruption as changing consumer preferences and new technologies reshape the market. - **Technology and VR Industry:** The technology and virtual reality industry can capitalize on the shift towards virtual adult entertainment platforms, offering new immersive experiences and innovative technologies. - **Hospitality and Events Industry:** The decline of traditional strip clubs presents an opportunity for the hospitality and events industry to create new entertainment concepts that cater to changing consumer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sizable Athletic Membership Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-athletic-clubs.md) - [Stock Market-Themed Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sauga-bar-xchange.md) - [Late-Night Manhattan Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starchild-rooftop.md) - [Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster.md) - [Female-Led Nightlife Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightcap.md) - [Arcade Leaderboard Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters1.md) - [Last-Minute Gifting Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/money-can-buy-you-class.md) - [Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-printworks.md) - [Extravagant New Year's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc.md)