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Amsterdam's Red Light District is a lively and fun place, but it's also an area where you should keep your wits about you. Drinking too much can lead to all kinds of embarrassing and sometimes dangerous situations. Here’s a humorous list of the top 10 reasons why you should avoid getting drunk in the Red Light District, complete with funny anecdotes.
1. Falling into the Canal
- Anecdote: A tourist thought he could take a shortcut over the canals and ended up with a big splash in the water. He had to be fished out by the fire brigade and spent the rest of the evening in wet clothes.
2. Confusing the Windows
- Anecdote: A drunk visitor accidentally knocked on the window of a bicycle shop, thinking it was a brothel. The owner found it hilarious, but the tourist was mortified.
3. Losing Valuable Items
- Anecdote: A partygoer lost his phone and wallet after falling asleep drunk on a terrace. He woke up without a cent on him and had to walk back to his hostel.
4. Asking Inappropriate Questions
- Anecdote: A drunk tourist asked a sex worker if she gave group discounts, not realizing how disrespectful this was. He was quickly shown the door.
5. Unexpected Tattoos
- Anecdote: A man woke up with a tattoo of a tulip on his ankle, without remembering how he got it. His friends found it hilarious, but he was less amused.
6. Dancing in Inappropriate Places
- Anecdote: A drunk woman decided to give a dance performance in the middle of the street. She attracted a lot of attention, but was eventually politely asked by the police to stop and move along.
7. Unwanted Comedian
- Anecdote: A man thought he was hilarious and started telling "jokes" to everyone on the street. No one found him funny, except his friends who eventually had to drag him back to their hostel.
8. Sleepwalking
- Anecdote: A partygoer fell asleep on a bench and was woken up by the police, who thought he was homeless. It took him some time to explain that he was just drunk and couldn't find his hostel.
9. Being Too Friendly
- Anecdote: A drunk tourist tried to make friends with everyone, including a couple clearly on a romantic evening. He didn’t understand why his friendship offers weren’t appreciated.
10. Misplaced Bravery
- Anecdote: A man thought he was a great street performer and started juggling fire, which obviously failed. Luckily, he was quickly stopped before anything went seriously wrong, but his ego took a major hit.
