Some of Britain’s bars have a new shot on the menu – the “angel shot”.
The order at the bar isn’t actually a kick start to a heavy night’s drinking however, it is an alert to staff which could get women out of trouble.
every restaurant needs to have this in the women's restroom pic.twitter.com/vvsE6NLWqK
— stephanie duran (@ItsSteephh) January 9, 2017
The drinks are supposed to protect women so that if they feel unsafe whilst on a date – or things just don’t feel quite right – they can discreetly alert staff.In the example above – thought to be from a bar in Florida – bar staff can help the woman depending on the manner of drink they order. Asking for the shot neat will mean the bar staff will escort you to your car, with ice they will call you a lift and with lime – the police.However, there are other forms of the service. For example an initiative in Lincolnshire asks women to “ask for Angela” at the bar if they are concerned about their safety.
i saw this in a toilet and thought it was important and should be a thing everywhere not just lincolnshire !!!! pic.twitter.com/oO45I7gaJL
— strawberry girl (@iizzzzzi) October 18, 2016
For many the idea makes complete sense.
this "angel shot" thing is really incredible and so important
— grace (@wiIdandunruly) January 10, 2017
However, some worry they may cause some confusion.
this is amazing but i'd probably be the one who accidentally orders that angel shot without knowing the meaning https://t.co/G9iIczWbrf
— jen 47 (@harryabcs) January 9, 2017
Drunk Me: "What's an angel shot?!?
That sounds good af!!
I want one too!!
Yall got secret menus n shit?!
Lemme get an angel shot too bih!!!" pic.twitter.com/Yb2fpUsaFM— Tora Shae (@BlackMajiik) January 10, 2017
Others are saddened that the system is necessary at all.
It melts my heart that bars/clubs are coming out with angel shots and those alike to help woman ?
— Panda ? (@AmanduhhhD) January 9, 2017
that angel shot thing is really cool and good but I'm pissed off that it's even necessary
— snek mami (@LilCapricoon) January 9, 2017
Some sceptics think the publicity angel shots are getting is exactly what will undermine them…
I feel like that this "angel shot" was an awesome, sneaky date failsafe… until they posted it all over social media.
— d a n b r a y (@thatdamnbray) January 9, 2017
Ladies , if we keep spreading the angel shot on social media IT WILL DEFEAT THE WHOLE PURPOSE !
— new year who dis? (@symbolicth0t) January 10, 2017