Gay man allegedly kicked out of pool because of 'inappropriate' swimsuit

[NJHunkguy]

{The rule of thumb is, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. That is, unless you’ve been unfairly kicked out of a pool at a popular hotel — then you have free rein to share your experience on social media.

Chris Donohoe was removed from Encore Beach Club at the Wynn Las Vegas, allegedly because of his choice of swimwear. Donohoe, who is gay, believes that it was an act of discrimination.

Donohoe posted a video to his Facebook page that showed his confrontation with a general manger off camera.

“I was made to leave the pool for wearing a Mr. Turk bathing suit that they said was not ‘in integrity’ with the brand of the pool party. In other words, I was kicked out for being a gay man wearing a bathing suit that was just a little too gay for the Beach Club Encore Las Vegas to tolerate,” he wrote.}

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/gay-...221043136.html

http://instinctmagazine.com/post/gay...se-his-speedos

{Michael Weaver, CMO Wynn Resorts provided the following statement to Yahoo Lifestyle: “In order to maintain a five-star experience, Wynn Las Vegas requests that guests adhere to certain dress code policies throughout the resort. In the Encore Beach Club, we had a policy, clearly posted at the entrance, which prohibited Speedos. Upon receiving a guest complaint, we reviewed the policy and have changed it. The new policy will allow Speedos, but will prohibit risqué and indecent swimwear for both men and women. We will include the new policy on entry signage, as well as the club website, in order to help guests plan appropriately and enjoy a welcoming environment. We apologize to the guest who was affected by our previous policy.}

[Torchwatch]

The hotel's swimwear policy bans:

Jeans and pants {all long trousers to us Europeans}
Cut off clothing {long trousers cut down to shorts)}
Baggy clothing (jeans or shorts) {This seems to mean any denim or long shorts}
Athletic gear {My guess is this bans short running shorts, Lycra running shorts and all square cut shorts above the knee}
Underwear
See through clothing {Anything in a light colour}
Offensive prints {All prints are offensive to someone}
European sunbathing { being British I'm European and therefore banned from sunbathing, all Americans of European descent would also be banned from sunbathing, many Afro-Americans have a trace of European blood going back to before the civil war and should also be banned from sunbathing, this rule is deeply rascist and probably illegal}

The rules above ban all mens wear from the pool area except plain dark coloured swim thongs, swim briefs and square cuts, or going in naked. They also ban a significant part of the human race who have European descent.

The sign by the pool area saying "No speedos" is not supported by the hotel's official published rules and could be challenged in court. The sign was ambiguous and Speedo should challenge the hotel in court for misuse of a registered trade name and bring it into disrepute. The poolside ban would also ban all Speedo brand non swim brief products.


Would a cross dressing, or trans-sexual man be welcome in this pool if he/she chose to wear a skimpy bikini identical to that worn by his sister ? One thinks not.

[PSDave]

There has to be a lot more to this story than he is letting on. I and other friends have stayed at the Encore/ Wynn Hotels many times and wore speedos at the pools Since it was noted a guest complained I have to wonder if his actions were offensive or if the yellow suit became transparent when wet. Guests escorted away from the pools, bars or casinos in Vegas is because of disruptive actions or they are drunk. The persons attire is seldom an issue. Sexual orientation is never the issue. Unless their actions are advertising it, how would anyone know a person's sexual orientation just by looking? It sounds like he is trying to get his 15 minutes of fame by screaming foul when there is none. Since I have worn speedos by these pools and was never the only one, I find it impossible to believe his "because I'm gay wearing speedos".

To clarify some of the listed restrictions by Torchwatch. Since I was manager at a huge resort hotel and had a similar list. First let me say that these rules are there to use as a guide for the guests. Complaints can be stopped when they can be shown no rule is broken.

Jeans and pants {all long trousers to us Europeans}
BOTH ARE STREET WEAR NOT APPROPRIATE IN A 5 STAR HOTEL, ALSO METAL TRIM ON JEANS CAN DO DAMAGE TO SOME MATERIALS SUCH A SLIDES
Cut off clothing {long trousers cut down to shorts)}
SAME -- NOT SWIMWEAR, BUT STREET WEAR
Baggy clothing (jeans or shorts) {This seems to mean any denim or long shorts}
WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT IS GUYS (STR8 OR GAY) THAT WEAR VERY BAGGY SHORTS THEN SIT IN A WAY TO DISPLAY THEIR JUNK
Athletic gear {My guess is this bans short running shorts, Lycra running shorts and all square cut shorts above the knee}
I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS LISTED BUT AM GUESSING IT WOULD BE RUNNING, BASKETBALL OR FOOTBALL (EITHER KIND) SHORTS
Underwear
NO DOUBT A FEW HAVE TRIED TO USE THEIR Y FRONTS TO SWIM IN
See through clothing {Anything in a light colour}
THATS A NO BRAINER
Offensive prints {All prints are offensive to someone}
THIS IS MORE FOR THE RACIAL OR ETHNIC SLURS PRINTED ON TEE SHIRTS THAT MAY BE WORN TO THE POOL AREA. OR PRINTS OF PEOPLE NUDE IN HAVING SEX
European sunbathing
THAT ONE IS FOR THE WOMEN --NO TOPLESS SUNNING. (however if so inclined, Mandalay Bay Hotel has a topless pool/beach just up the strip)

As with just about anything, people will try to find a way to feel they are being unfairly singled out when it is usually in their head only. Actions are the main reason someone is singled out.

Just about every quality hotel anywhere in the world will have their rules clearly posted at the pool entrance and usually in the rooms. If there is a language issue either the pool host/hostess or concierge will have it in other languages.

[tightjeans]

Thankyou PS DAVE for your opinion. I have never had an episode as described and have stayed in many many hotels nationally.

[singletlover]

I have read elsewhere that he made a scene at a TSA checkpoint, prior to this, saying he was singled out for being gay.