Beaten, Not Stirred

A popular new bar in China has a tough staff. How tough? If you pay them, you can beat them up. The trendy Rising Sun Anger Release Bar actually allows customers to pay for the privilege of whacking the heck out of it's staff of 20 men. They'll act it out anyway you want, even dressing up as women if necessary.

In addition to getting a drink, customers at the "Rising Sun Anger Release Bar" in Nanjing city are able to pay money to beat up staff, smash glasses, shout and scream, the China Daily said.

If these anger management techniques do not work, the customers can also receive psychological counselling, the paper said.

The bar employs 20 well-built men in their 20s and 30s who have agreed to be hit. Customers can specify how they want the men to appear — they can even be dressed up as women, the China Daily said.

The bar charges 50 to 300 yuan (6.35 to 37.50 US dollars) for customers to release their anger, depending on their demands.

The bar was set up in April by Wu Gong, a 29-year-old man who got his inspiration from similar bars in Japan, according to the paper.

Wu insisted the models were fully equipped with protective gear, and the bar gave them regular physical training so they were prepared for the attacks.

Also, most customers are women, particularly those working in the service and entertainment companies, such as karaoke bars or massage parlors.

Well, it's certainly different. However, if you should happen to get in a bar fight, this may give you an alibi. Just tell the cops you thought you were at the anger release bar. Let us know how that works out for you. After you make bail, of course.