Ask a Bowling Alley Attendant anything

30 Questions

Last Answer on January 18, 2013

What do bowling alleys do to keep those nasty shoes clean?

Asked by xxx300xxx over 13 years ago

Well, you have every right to be grossed out. It's disgusting how bad they smell after a night of bowling. The good news is that they replace them quite a bit and we used a pretty powerful disinfectant spray after each use. My best advice - wear a nice thick sock when you go bowling OR, better, treat yourself to a cheap pair of pimped out bowling shoes.

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Better bowling movie: Kingpin or Lebowski, and why?

Asked by theDUDE over 13 years ago

Both are great flicks. But really, nobody f**ks with the Jesus.

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Are the bowling balls ever cleaned?

Asked by Slambatta over 13 years ago

Gulp. No. Not that I can remember. Like the shoes, having your own ball is super pimp and you'd be surprised at how cheap they are AND how much better you bowl when a ball is fitted to your hand. More often then not, people end up using a ball that's too heavy just to get a good grip and the weight ruins your delivery.

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Why do you think bowling tends to attract more working class types, as opposed to sports like golf or tennis which attract the white-collar crowd?

Asked by alwayswondered over 13 years ago

Who knows...probably because they are better bowlers! Your guess is as good as mine, although bowling is a pretty cheap sport to play and I'm sure that likely has something to do with it.

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What's the most number of strikes you've seen someone roll in a row?

Asked by alleycat over 13 years ago

12. Tension in the room was wild for the last toss.

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Which brings in more money for the typical bowling alley: the leagues, or casual bowlers?

Asked by royroy over 13 years ago

Leagues are the bread & butter on the bowling side. They pay a little bit less for their usage, but come every week for a full season. Casual players tend to bowl a bit less, but in a densely populated community, the lanes are typically filled all night anyway. The concession sales really give this group an edge over the leagues (many league bowlers don't drink while they bowl). Kids birthday parties are another large revenue source, with the bonus being they are on weekend mornings when none of the aforementioned groups are playing.

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