Knowing what an ‘angel shot’ is could save your life. With bars and clubs reopening again because more and more people are getting vaccinated against Covid-19, nightlife is making a (slightly uncertain and worrisome) comeback in some places. Especially since it’s also summer. Something that hasn’t changed since the pandemic began, however, is just how important your safety is when it comes to strangers or dates making unwanted advances.
Luckily, some bartenders are well-versed in how to protect those who feel scared or threatened. And one bartender, in particular, has gone viral for his TikTok video about how you can use a certain code phrase to signal that you need help. Ben Smith, aka Benjispears, from Los Angeles, reenacted somebody ordering an angel shot and has since then been featured prominently in the media. He filmed how a situation would unfold if he notices someone whose body language indicates they’re feeling uncomfortable with the person they’re with.
Telling your bartender that you want an angel shot is a sign that you need assistance. There are actually 3 variations of the angel shot and it’s something that is becoming more and more common in bars. Check out the full video below and let us know what you think of this system.
LA Bartender Ben went viral after he shared how ordering an angel shot could save your life or the life your best friend
His video had over 9 million views on TikTok at the time of writing. You can watch it in full right over here
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Ben noted in his video that an angel shot could save you or your best friend’s life and it’s “something we should all know about.” And there are 3 ways that you can order the angel shot. Depending on how you ask for the shot, your everyday hero bartender, server, or bar manager will know what kind of help you’re looking for.
Ordering an angel shot ‘with lime’ means that you need the police. That’s when the bartender will notify the manager to call up the guys and gals in blue. The second type of angel shot is ‘neat’ which means that you need someone to walk you to your car because you don’t feel safe going alone. Lastly, there’s an angel shot ‘on the rocks’ and that means you’d like for the bartender to call you a taxi.
Ben pointed out that there are 3 types of angel shots you can get and that indicates what kind of help you need
So far, Ben’s TikTok got over 9 million views, 2.4 million likes, and 133.6k shares. Meanwhile, a shortened version of his video quickly racked up more than 3.1 million views.
Your safety is paramount, whether it’s at a bar or on the street. Previously, I spoke about how victims of harassment can regain their sense of safety with Emily May, the Co-Founder and Executive Director at ‘Hollaback!’ It’s an organization that seeks to put an end to all types of harassment. According to Emily, your local community helps greatly in helping you feel safe again.
“One thing that can help you build a sense of safety is community. Take the time to get to know the good folks in your neighborhood and build positive relationships with not just your neighbors, but the people who deliver the mail, the trash folks, the guy that mows your neighbor’s lawn, etc.,” she told Bored Panda in a previous interview.
Some bars have posters like this one informing customers about the angel shot and what it means
“The more people you know, the more people will have your back if something happens again. Knowing this can increase your sense of safety and belonging in your community.”
According to Emily, harassment can take place anywhere. It’s not limited to a specific place and can occur in the street, in the supermarket, on social media, etc.
“At its core is a power dynamic that constantly reminds historically subordinated groups of our vulnerability to assault in public spaces. Street harassment can happen to anyone, but disproportionately punishes women, girls, LGBTQ+ people, and other marginalized groups for being themselves in the world.”
Here’s what people had to say about Ben’s video and angel shots. One person even shared that this saved their life
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