70% Of Chuck E. Cheese Establishments Sell Alcohol

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A concerned parent contacted KTEN stating that Chuck E. Cheese in Sherman has applied for a permit to sell alcohol.

KTEN's Shannon Murphy has the story.

You might have heard the slogan for Chuck E. Cheese "Where a Kid can be a Kid", and that's what this restaurant is geared towards, kids. But now some local residents are questioning the principles of this company.

Seventy percent of Chuck E. Cheese across America sell alcohol. And now the one in Sherman is asking for a permit to do the same. This leaves many parents wondering why you have to drink when you take your kids to a place which calls itself a magical place for family fun. Chuck E. Cheese Headquarters said its just a convenience for their adult guests, but others would beg to differ.

Carolyn Tapley, a concerned resident, laughed at the thought, "Chuck E. Cheese and alcohol?? (laughs)"

Clift Wood another resident does not think it's a good idea, "I think probably kids are exposed enough without taking them to basically children's places and exposing them to liquor there."

Ashley Earls was shocked, "That's shocking, it's suppose to be a place for children. There's no need for alcohol to be served there. I think that's very wrong."

Chuck E. Cheese released this statement, "It is our experience that our adult guests are very responsible consumers who are concerned about the safety of their children, so it is rare that we experience any issues related to the service of beer and wine."

http://www.kten.com/Global/story.asp?S=6187312

[Robb]

1. Dude.

...Like I would ever set FOOT in one of those joints without the promise of a beer. Or six. :D

[LynneSin]

2. Screw Beer - I'd want to mainline tequila right into my veins

True story:

One time I was invited to a birthday party for my best friend's daughter which was held at Chuck E. Cheese.

I told her I would definately be there but probably running about 30 minutes late because of a prior commitment and that I would meet them there.

When I got to Chuck E. Cheese there was a massive line to get in but I figured I could just cut ahead since my table was already seated. When I spoke to the hostess she asked me if it was just me dining alone tonight.

It's fricking Chuck E. Cheese and I was in my late 20's. You'd think if I was to dine alone somewhere it surely would NOT be Chuck E. Cheese.

Unfortunately that was one of the Chuck E. Cheeses in the 30% without alcohol

[jakefrep]

3. Ashley Earls is wrong....

....there is ABSOLUTELY a need for Chuck E Cheese to serve alcohol. It's a coping mechanism for the adults.

[Taverner]

13. YES! They should really sell bong hits to deal

Pure evil - thy name is Chuck E Cheese

[asthmaticeog]

4. They shouldn't offer menu items that appeal to the adults that pay for everything?

Yeah, "place for kids," blah blah blah, but the parents have to want to TAKE the kids there or the place is sunk. If grownups wanted to pay $50 to see middle aged men in bunny suits, they'd buy tickets to a Flaming Lips show, not oily, crappy pizza.

[SteppingRazor]

6. A Flaming Lips show where, it's worth noting...

alcohol would be the very least of the vices available :evilgrin:

[Left Hook]

8. I think the pizza is good.

But Papa Johns..... YUCK

[AllegroRondo]

5. thats the only way parents can take it!

[meldroc]

15. I'm with you there.

When you're the one the draws the short straw and gets to take a whole bunch of screaming rugrats to Chuck E. Cheese, a beer's the only way to dull the agony.

[SteppingRazor]

7. "many parents wondering why you have to drink...

... when you take your kids to a place which calls itself a magical place for family fun."


Um, how about, BECAUSE it's a place that calls itself a magical place for family fun?

I also get drunk at Disney World. :shrug:

[nosillies]

16. Why go to Epcot if you don't plan on drinking your way 'round the world?

:toast:

[GirlinContempt]

9. "This leaves many parents wondering why you have to drink"

You don't. You don't *have* to drink just because a place serves beer.
The parents who drink aren't concerned about the effects of 'exposing' them to liquor. They probably drink around them in other venues. Those that are concerned won't do it.
So basically, get over it Ashley Earls and Cliff Wood.

[Left Is Write]

10. These people should get over themselves.

We took our kids to Applebee's the other day and guess what? My husband and I each had a beer! In front of our children and everything! They still managed to enjoy their chocolate milk in special plastic cups and the two balloons they each got.

[noonwitch]

11. I have never been to Chuck E. Cheese

I don't ever plan on going. Just like I have never seen "ET" and never plan on renting it.

[Left Is Write]

12. I've never seen ET either, and have no particular desire to do so.

[Kerrytravelers]

14. Mr. kt and I took our nieces there... once. And only once.

I wish that place had beer. It would have made the experience far more enjoyable.

[Burma Jones]

17. I freaked out at a Chuck E, Cheese awhile back

maybe 17 years ago.. My nephew's birthday party. I was in the party room, there were animatronic animals singing real loud and a giant mouse in my face and all of a sudden all the flags of many nations lined all around, and attached to the walls started swaying to and fro. I quietly excused myself and wondered whether there was anything to acid flashbacks.....