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J O H N A L L A N

Posts: 12221

Los Angeles, California, US

A couple of weeks ago, I got an invitation to a party at the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles.
Didn't go - really had no interest (although I appreciated the thoughtful invitation).
Occurred to me on reflection how much times have changed.

Apr 23 16 11:46 pm Link

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martin b

Posts: 2770

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

how did you get an invite?   They had different nights for different events.  Was it the beach party? or movie night?

Apr 24 16 06:56 am Link

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Good Egg Productions

Posts: 16713

Orlando, Florida, US

The playboy mansion is becoming like Brett Favre. 

They should have closed up shop in 1997, before things started sliding downhill.  Now it's just a piece of nostalgia, in desperate need of refurbishing and maintenance.

Apr 24 16 08:49 am Link

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Jerry Nemeth

Posts: 33355

Dearborn, Michigan, US

I've worked with models who have been there.   smile

Apr 24 16 11:56 am Link

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Risen Phoenix Photo

Posts: 3779

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Jerry Nemeth wrote:
I've worked with models who have been there.   smile

Who hasn't, nothing special there.  Some of us lived next door to a playmate who took us there on more than one occasion in 1974 when it was cool as hell.

Apr 24 16 12:16 pm Link

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SCOTT LAPORTE

Posts: 10

Cheboygan, Michigan, US

I hear its up for sale..

Apr 24 16 12:17 pm Link

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Jerry Nemeth

Posts: 33355

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Risen Phoenix Photo wrote:

Who hasn't, nothing special there.  Some of us lived next door to a playmate who took us there on more than one occasion in 1974 when it was cool as hell.

The models were special!   smile

Apr 24 16 12:18 pm Link

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Risen Phoenix Photo

Posts: 3779

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Jerry Nemeth wrote:

The models were special!   smile

Aren't they all?

Apr 24 16 12:21 pm Link

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Jerry Nemeth

Posts: 33355

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Risen Phoenix Photo wrote:

Aren't they all?

If you think so.

Apr 24 16 12:22 pm Link

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American Glamour

Posts: 38813

Detroit, Michigan, US

I've been there but it is no longer the same place it used to be.  Most of the events at the mansion are held by others who have rented it.   I think Hef still, more or less has his big three, but he doesn't get around very well anymore.  I'm not even sure they are continuing.  I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Apr 24 16 12:27 pm Link

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Ken Marcus Studios

Posts: 9421

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

The Playboy Mansion is one of those places that if you ever get the opportunity to go there . . . go !

At least once so you can see what all the fuss was about . . .

It won't be around much longer, so at the very least it will provide some interesting dinner conversation.

Kind of like Michael Jacksons "Neverland Ranch"

Apr 24 16 12:28 pm Link

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martin b

Posts: 2770

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

Ken Marcus Studios wrote:
The Playboy Mansion is one of those places that if you ever get the opportunity to go there . . . go !

At least once so you can see what all the fuss was about . . .

It won't be around much longer, so at the very least it will provide some interesting dinner conversation.

Kind of like Michael Jacksons "Neverland Ranch"

+1

Apr 24 16 03:36 pm Link

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chiomajasmine

Posts: 62

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

That is amazing that you were invited!
The Mansion is a mystery to most people (like myself) and I would love to take a peek!
If it's going down... it's going down forever in history!

Apr 25 16 07:41 pm Link

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Michelle Genevieve

Posts: 1140

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Ken Marcus Studios wrote:
The Playboy Mansion is one of those places that if you ever get the opportunity to go there . . . go !

I was thinking the same thing. Wow, just to say I was there, at least once before it gets turned into something else by whoever buys it.

John, if you ever get another chance and need a +1, hit me up! I have the perfect outfit to wear!

Apr 25 16 07:45 pm Link

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American Glamour

Posts: 38813

Detroit, Michigan, US

I agree, you should go.  If it is a sponsored event, i.e. a rental, they probably won't let you inside.  Most of those things take place on the grounds, but not in the mansion, itself.  Having said that, it is still, definitely worth the trip.

Apr 26 16 07:41 am Link