A couple visits a popular bar in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and hands the bouncer their IDs. However, they are shocked when the staff accuses them of using a fake ID and tells them to call the police to get it back.
In a video with over 130,000 views, TikToker Daniella Lopez (@daniellalopez9988) stands outside with her partner. She says they decided to go to the “infamous” Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.
The bar features live music every night, with pool tables and a vintage, old-town aesthetic, and is a popular destination for travelers in Jackson Hole. However, their excitement quickly dampens after they try to enter the bar.
Why did the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar reject their ID?
“They said that Chris’s ID was fake. And then he said, ‘I’m going to have to hold onto this, and we’re calling the cops,'” she explains. “So obviously, we had to call the cops cause we’re traveling.”
While some bars may have a device to scan IDs for validity, some bouncers may require a police officer to verify the card themselves.
She says that two cops came to look at her partner’s ID, drawing attention from other bar guests.
“They tell us that obviously the ID is real, and then we go inside. It’s so awkward. People are looking at us,” she recounts. Lopez also notes that the bouncer did not apologize for the mix-up.
The TikToker says that some bar guests even approached them after the fiasco to find out why the cops were called. They decide not to stay at the bar for very long, calling the experience “awkward.”
The caption reads, “So sad million dollar cowboy bar was a dud.”
Why do viewers think the bouncer stopped the couple?
In the comments, some viewers suggest that the validity of the couple’s IDs was questioned because they are Latino. Other former Latino customers share their experiences at the Million Dollar Cowboy.
“As a Latina who has been there and not by choice, I will say it was definitely racially motivated…. Especially if Chris’ ID is from California,” one writes.
“As a Latina, I walked in there 4 years ago and I swear there was a record scratch and all the wpp in there looked at me,” another shares.
Others chalk up the couple’s experience to simply poor customer service.
“That place is awful…. we used to get kicked out for being locals. you didn’t miss anything and wort is way cooler,” a commenter says.
“Every time I’ve been to that bar the staff (mostly the guys at the door) are SOOOO RUDE!!!!” a second viewer writes.
“Jackson hole doesn’t have the local home town hospitality anymore. Nobody that lives in wyo ever wants to visit anymore,” a third remarks.
@daniellalopez9988 so sad million dollar cowboy bar was a dud #milliondollarcowboybar #jacksonholewyoming #storytime #horrorstory #cops ♬ original sound – Daniella Lopez ✩
The Mary Sue reached out to Lopez via email and the Million Dollar Cowboy via contact form for further comment.
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