The first was the biggest gathering of Dutch people I have ever seen (since I haven't been to the Netherlands yet). They were all partying in the streets, wearing orange (their national colour, I was told), celebrating their beloved Queen's birthday. It was a sight to see.
Just down the road, there was a guy in a lab coat standing with the bouncers at the entrance of a popular club. He was taking all of the clubgoer's temperatures, so as to avoid admitting someone with a fever.
I'm not sure if the club was asked to do that by some sort of authority, or if it was a niche marketing strategy - the bars in LKF exist in a highly competitive environment. Maybe their thinking was that, by taking temperatures, they could attract customers who are very concerned about the H1N1 virus. Maybe these customers would be more willing to relax, spend money and stay longer in a "safe" environment, which could increase drink sales and the bar's profits.
Or, maybe the bar owner is just nervous.
Just something I was thinking about...
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