# Political Incorrect Drink Pricing Bar Charges Yuppies and Activists More, Gay People Less By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/political-incorrect-drinking-bar-prices-are-work-of-art References: [guerrilla-innovation](http://www.guerrilla-innovation.com/archives/conceptual/) & [karrierebar](http://http://www.karrierebar.com/) The Karriere Bar is a place where Yuppies and activists pay extra, homosexuals and immigrants pay less. I am not sure how they enforce this rule, but the concept is sure to attract attention and controversy. Found in Copenhagen this bar is much hyped and interior touches have been added by everyone who is everyone including Olafur Eliasson, Ceal Floyer, Douglas Gordon, Jesper Just, Robert Stadler and Dan Graham. From the [bar’s perspective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-bar), the pricing is a work of art. In fact, the pricing was created as an art ‘piece’ by artist Kenneth A. Balfelt. The artist created a ‘price policy’ that “experiments with the relation between price and social structures”. The prices are determined by how you look and who you are with. The waiters and bartenders are the judge and jury. Well I am up for a bit of “woman on woman” action if it means cheaper drinks. Here are some examples of the pricing: - Yuppies pay extra for beer. - Hippies and activists pay extra for [organic soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-finnish-long-drink-kalsarikannit). - Homeless get a discount on [cafe cortado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-camionera) - Gay couples who French kiss for 30 seconds get a discount on apfelschorle. - Immigrants and Asians who speak Danish as well as blacks in company of whites get various discounts. There is an update to this concept with an outstanding 'pay as you weigh' scheme from an article in the Sun Newspaper. Entitled "Fatter bill for fatties" it was reported that a hotel, Oulton Hall in Leeds, is weighing its customers to determine how much children will have to pay to eat there. For example, a child weighing 10 stone would have to pay double the amount of one weighing five stone. The hotel says it is a "fun way to help parents beat the credit crunch". Professor Paul Gateley says "It's a cheap shot and they could ultimately end up shooting themselves in the foot". You decide... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Controversial Pricing Strategies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bar owners and business professionals can explore alternative pricing models that challenge traditional norms and attract attention. - **Personalized Pricing Based on Appearance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Industries can develop technologies or systems to personalize pricing based on customer attributes, creating a unique and tailored experience. - **Pay-as-you-weigh Concept:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Hotels and restaurants can consider implementing weight-based pricing strategies, allowing for a fun and interactive dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Hotel and restaurant owners can experiment with unconventional pricing schemes to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Businesses in the food and beverage industry can explore creative pricing strategies that promote inclusivity and generate buzz. - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists and event organizers can incorporate unique pricing policies as a form of artistic expression to challenge societal norms and provoke discussions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Throwback Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2010-revival-menu.md) - [Rotational Bar Tab Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-app.md) - [Wealth Gap Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-society.md) - [Canadiana-Themed Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grizzly-bar.md) - [Multi-Sensory Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellboy-bar-berlin.md) - [Airline-Inspired Cocktail Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-airlines.md) - [Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-parts.md) - [Small-Bite Martini Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblix-happy-hour.md) - [Transformative Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-menu.md)