Lil Rudy’s Bouncer Interview
Following your first class at UF, every University of Florida student walks back to their dorm, inquisitively staring at the large set of whacky looking buildings across the street. This is UF Midtown, the strongest set of drinking establishments that the Gators have to offer. Each bar offers a plethora of fun, craziness, and strong-drinks. This is often the only place that students will spend more time at then the library. Luckily enough, the Stop Playin’ community has established a strong presence in this art of town. And as more and more people join the community, we want to create a series that emphasizes the antics and the people behind UF’s favorite drinking establishments.
Stop Playin’ University was able to grab our first interview with a bouncer at one of the premier nightclubs within Midtown, Nick Booch from Lil Rudy’s.
Nick started his career as a bouncer in August of 2022, which means he has witnessed all of the ups-and-downs of the last year in Midtown. A few new bars opened up, a few changed ownership, and a few got way too close to losing their liquor license. Nick has been there for it all. His answers to the questions below prove exactly that.
Stop Playin’: What is your favorite bar?
Nick: Lil Rudy’s for sure. They have the best atmosphere with the craziest people.
Stop Playin’: Who is your favorite bartender?
Nick: That has to be Will Freilich. We came up together working security and now he is pouring up the strongest drinks at UF.
Stop Playin’: What is your drink of choice?
Nick: I love me a Vodka Redbull. It gets your heart pumping and your brain numbing.
Stop Playin’: What is the craziest thing you have seen while at work?
Nick: Believe it or not, I have watched a girl come into the men’s bathroom and relieve her #2 right in the urinal. I came in to take a pee of my own, when I realized what was going on. When I tell you I have never thrown someone out of the bar faster, you gotta understand.
Stop Playin’: What does Stop Playin’ mean to you?
Nick: SPU means to stop f*****g playing and get f****d up. It separates the casual drinkers from an exclusive group of ragers that run this campus and these bars.
If you enjoyed this series and are hoping for more, just wait until next week when we interview our next UF bar employee.
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