There could not be a more stark contrast to the chaotic photos and videos that set social media on fire over the weekend.
Erotic entertainment group Pleasure Boys XXL make a “special” appearance at a Belfast bar and restaurant over Valentine’s weekend, resulting in a clip of naked male dancers miming sexual acts for female patrons were posted online in large numbers.
The group seemed positive about the response they received, saying they had “definitely left their mark” on Belfast.
It’s safe to say that for local residents who were out and about yesterday, there were mixed reactions to the scene that unfolded.
A woman who spoke to this newspaper outside the venue said it was a “disgrace” to the community.
“It’s just disgusting. It’s disgusting and shameful. I can’t imagine why anyone would continue to do that,” she said.
“And you have to keep it to yourself to film it. It was uncomfortable, especially during Lent.”
Another woman claimed it was inappropriate, but acknowledged the group had already held two events at The Devenish and could return again.
“It was despicable and should not have happened at all. Don’t worry about it anymore. But there’s no place to stop hosting a night like this, especially if you’re getting paid. If they pay, they will continue to perform at night,” she said.
Pleasure Boys XXL Tour Poster
The event, priced at £15 per ticket, was advertised as a “Valentine’s Weekend Special” in a post on The Devenish last month, with the venue calling it “an exciting and thrilling evening, perfect for a girls’ night out.” It was called.
Much of the footage from that night was shared on Facebook and X.
Clips of the performance show the group’s dancers naked alongside the participants, and male dancers can be seen miming sexual acts with some of the women in the audience. There is.
Although many locals opposed it, others were more tolerant, some finding it humorous.
One woman said:
“If I had been there, I would have participated. It’s all just part of the fun.”
Others felt that the incident was exaggerated and that the women in the video were criticized too harshly.
“I really don’t know what anyone was expecting. Things like that happen when you’re out on a girls’ night out and drinking,” one woman added.
Some said they were not offended but felt it was unfair that the images were shared widely online.
“I think it was funny, but it shouldn’t have been posted online,” the woman said.
“As you know, it can get a little irritating when there are a lot of girls out at night.
“But there’s no need to put it out there for the whole world to see. Those poor girls will be feeling bad today and it was a stupid night out that went a little too far,” the woman added. .