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I am not a frequent visitor to The Box, even though I live just a short walk away. The shows don't excite me much; in fact, what I have seen has had the opposite affect. However, I cannot deny the cultural impact the place has had on our town. In the jaded land of nightlife, The Box has redefined the model-bottle era. In its performance-based theatrical approach, it has shocked us into believing once again that if you think outside of the box in clubdom, you can achieve success. My problem with the bottle-model era is that it's never been over the top enough to excite me. It never pushed the envelop or culture. Having Lindsay Lohan, Paris, and a gaggle of lowbrow celebutantes, models, and promoters throwing napkins into the air to generic music is not greatness. Any night at the World, Studio, Area, Paradise Garage, or any of the classic joints was better than the best nights ever at Marquee, Tenjune, or Kiss & Fly. I am not knocking these clubs, as they are doing their formulated best to entertain their crowds. They are the product of these times and are a reflection of the attitude of their owners and the need to make money against impossible odds.

Serge Becker is a partner in New York dining and nightlife staples like The Box, Joe's Pub, Café Select, and La Esquina. His stake in the nightlife industry began as art director at Area and continued with his involvement in some of the city’s most exclusive spots (MK and Bowery Bar). Currently, he's taking a break from nightlife and exercising his green thumb.

Not satisfied with just the selected salacious bits from the Porcelain Twinz' discrimination lawsuit versus The Box and owner Simon Hammerstein? Then enjoy the entireity of the complaint after the jump, containing the previously released parts plus further details of vermin-infested living conditions and a poo-smeared green room (don't forget the obligatory blowjobs). Life on the stage -- so glamorous!

You may remember the Porcelain Twinz -- the sister burlesque act that once performed at The Box in New York until their public falling-out with owner Simon Hammerstein. The Twinz, a.k.a. Heather and Amber Langley, had been threatening legal action due to their summary dismissal and Hammerstein's alleged discriminatory practices. Well, their lawsuit has officially dropped into the lap of the New York Supreme Court, and it's ... Well, it's just raunchy. Let's just say that with all the coke-snorting, fellatio, double penetration, grab-ass, and vadge-grabbing alleged to be going on, it's little wonder that even Moby doesn't really want to hang out at The Box anymore. After the jump, a few selected excerpts from the lawsuit, focusing on (some of!) the naughtiest bits. (Or see the full text of the lawsuit here.)

Burlesque girls get mad

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