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Provided by Tynin Fries
Tynin Fries holds a crowbar before taking aim at her next target to hit inside SMASH*IT Breakroom on Jan. 17, 2022.
Music is blaring.
I’m holding a metal baseball bat.
And my eyes are set on destroying a coffee maker.
As I smash it into tiny pieces, it becomes the embodiment of all the cups of coffee I drank alone this year instead of with my coworkers or friends.
I shatter a serving platter on the ground. That one’s for all the dishes I washed while staying home to do my part. I took a crowbar to a typewriter because this job is hard, especially while working from home. And a sledgehammer for the stereo that reminds me of my loud neighbors.
After 40 minutes of smashing, breaking, beating and screaming at SMASH*IT Breakroom, I have a smile on my face.
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This is the kind of therapy I needed as we approach year three of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The concept is simple. Pay money to break a bunch of stuff that no one wants anymore. The team at SMASH*IT will arm you with safety gear, bats, crowbars, giant wrenches and more. Then they’ll set you loose in a room with a brunch of glass, ceramic and appliances.
There’s an aux cord inside, so pick your rage soundtrack carefully. Plus, your friends outside can watch you via video and cheer you on.
Level up: If you’re visiting for a specific reason, let the employees know. They may provide a specific piece that will resonate with your group. (When I went with a bunch of journalists, they gave us that typewriter to annihilate.)
Pro tip: Stretch beforehand. You may be ready to let out that rage, but your back is not.
SMASH*IT Breakroom is at 790 W. Evans Ave., Denver, and 3400 Industrial Lane, Unit 10D, Broomfield. Packages range from $25-$1,000 depending on size of groups and the number of items you want to destroy. smashitbreakroom.com
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