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Gennaro is head of security at the exclusive Elements bar in downtown White Plains.
Metromix caught up with him to talk about the double-edged sword of high-heeled shoes, how women get away with more, and how he’s the only bouncer on Mamaroneck Ave with four degrees.
Do people really bounce when you throw them out?
No we have a no-touch-and-walk-'em out policy, unless we’re being attacked.
Are you a bouncer at any other Hudson Valley bars?
No
What Hudson Valley bars do you most like to visit on you time off?
I’m a New York City guy. I like Baronda on 75th and 2nd.
Without naming names, what’s the worst cat fight you’ve ever broken up?
There isn’t any cat fights. They just show their teeth.
What’s the worst fake id you’ve ever seen?
When a girl is 5 feet 1 inches tall and her ID says 5 feet 8 inches.
What’s something not alot of people know about you?
They don’t know I’m 40.
On a scale from 1 – 10, with 10 being angelic, how nice are the patrons to you?
They’re really very nice, a good nine.
How much can you bench press?
I can do 250, but my bouncers can do 175 lb dumbbells on each arm.
What’s the most common misconception about bouncers?
That they’re stupid. I have four degrees.
Have you ever had to throw out one of your friends? If so, what was it like?
You know, I did. It was actually a girl and it was in her best interest to leave.
What’s the strangest or worst outfit you’ve ever seen someone wear to the bar?
I can think of the hottest. There was a girl in a dark angel outfit. Lingerie wins.
Do hot women get away with more antics in the bar than everyone else?
Of course
Ever go home with a customer?
Of course. It’s a bar.
What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen happen in the bar?
I think it’s funny when you’re talking to a girl and every other bouncer wants to interrupt your conversation.
What celebrity’s ID would you most like to check for any reason?
Jessica Biel, just to say “Hi.”
Every tough guy has a soft side. What’s yours?
High-heeled shoes.
What made you want to become a bouncer? Do you have any other jobs?
It gets me out of the house.
What’s the worst injury you’ve ever suffered on the job? Does it still hurt?
I was hit in the head with a high-heeled shoe. I’m OK.
What can patrons do to make your job easier and more fun?
Party happy, drink more.
Why are you the best bouncer in the Hudson Valley?
Four degrees, brains and brawn. And, I escort you out with a smile on my face.
