It started with a conversation between co-workers that evolved to searching for something for men to do that didn’t require alcohol to exist. Women can go to a beauty salon and get a variety of things done. They can go to a spa, a yoga studio or just shopping.

While men obviously have all those options, it’s not a customary action. While I could go to the barber shop and sit around, it’s not something I would gather friends to go do.

Taking the alcohol out of the equation eliminates Norm, Cliff and the entire Cheers mentality; so bars, taverns, breweries, growlers and your local speakeasy are out. That includes night clubs too.

Pool halls would fit, but they have lost the luster of the 1950s and are relegated to a couple of tables near a bar. Bowling is another activity that can be done sans alcohol, but as a fan of The Big Lebowski, I know better.

For the past century, the easy answer would be baseball. If you’re willing to watch semi-pro and minor league talent, there’s always a game going starting from February through August. But every year, more and more Americans are born with no love for the former ‘National Pasttime’.

Golf is loved by less, but has the proverbial leader in the club house with the driving range. The example of this in action is TopGolf, essentially a driving range with a scoring system, TVs and wait staff to deliver you food. They also can bring liquor, but it’s not necessary.

Either way, the intial issue still only has a couple of viable options. To this, I proposed changing out rolling or clubbing balls for cards and dominos.

It would require technology similar to the previously popular World Series of Poker broadcasts that allowed viewers to see the hands of the players. Obviously something would be needed to eliminate cheating, but part of the appeal is guests would be able to either play or watch.

During the past four NBA All-Star Weekend, Dwayne Wade and STANCE have hosted a Spades Tournament. But that’s a one-time event with celebrities and important people searching to be seen serving as exterior entertainment. My locations would require something else; whether that means using the tech for other games like dominos, VR video games or batting cages.

Of course it would have a kitchen and a bar, but you don’t need to drink to play or watch cards. You certainly don’t want to be drinking if you’re throwing an ax.

I’ll let that lat sentence sink in.

The essence of my idea is another location where men can gather without alcohol being the centerpiece. An ax throwing club would fit that formula.

Interestingly enough, this isn’t the only ax throwing establishment in the greater Atlanta area. Bad Axe Throwing has also has locations in Toronto, Ottawa, San Francisco and Brooklyn to name a few.

There are broadcast network videos stating this has been a trend for at least a year. But needless to say, this speaks to a specific audience.

But I must admit, now I kinda want to throw an ax and that’s the truth.