Remember when we told you that a high-end strip joint was going to open up in Chelsea, and was billing itself as "The Ritz-Carlton of Gentleman's Clubs"? Well, it turns out the story of the Sapphire Lounge has an awkward new twist — yes, beyond the fact that someone is trying to put a "classy" strip joint on Eleventh Avenue and 23rd Street. Turns out the club will overlook a lovely, well-used children's playground! (If it makes you feel a bit better, remember that strippers tend to work after dark, when public playgrounds are closed.) Curbed made this observation (and has more details about the adjacent fifteen-story hotel that's planned), and we can't help but agree with one of their commenters: "To be five again … what a thrill."

Chelsea Strip Club Would Have Great Playground Views [Curbed]
Earlier: Chelsea to Get the ‘Ritz-Carlton of Gentleman’s Clubs’