Gender Bias?

I saw this ep a few years ago when it premiered, and I had the same argument.

As a business owner, I can say the way to survive is to have a 'niche' in the industry, where you can stand out from the crowd and develop a following. The 'niche' for CM was catering to a gay male clientele. I think that was a fantastic idea, which should have been expanded upon, not dissolved.

The gay male community is usually well-off. Most polls show that they are highly educated, in high-paying jobs, and have a lot of discretionary income - even with today's economy. The majority of them are not weighed down with heavy expenses (such as a child's private or college education), and are able to spend the extra money lavishly on themselves (which is why the gay male vacation industry is still booming).

So Tabatha should have taken this niche idea they devleoped, realized the potential growth, and ran further with it. Maybe that meant to hire better stylists, maybe that meant to expand the services offered (day spa? massage therapy? etc.) The answer certainly WAS NOT to change the focus and cater to both sexes and kids.

She was completely wrong on this one, IMO.

"Why don't you put on your listening ears?" - Judge Judy

While I see your point, you have to consider that the business was sinking and when it's sinking beggars can't be choosers.

There isn't any reason that the salon can't be predominantly gay male but at the point where the business was it's something it needs to earn through reputation.

Tabatha wasn't really picking on Drew, he'd do something and she'd ask him if he noticed anything, he'd wouldn't then she'd point out the issue and he made excuses for it. Excuses don't fix the issue though or show someone realises their problem and that they can improve just shows they are reluctant to accept the criticism or improve.