At least American Junkie is honest. By including the word "junkie" in their title, they let you know up front that they are a manifestation of the word. Also spelled as "junky" this adjective can be defined as - "having the quality (or being like) junk, cheap or of low quality" - and it perfectly describes everything about this place.
The laughably long line of people waiting to get in on a Fri/Sat night? Junky.
The bouncers? Unbelievably Junky.
The patrons you meet once you finally get inside the bar? Junky.
The food? Junky.
The too crowded bar area? Junky.
The wait to get one measly drink? Junky.
The service? Junky.
The wait staff that is more concerned about their looks than their tables? Junky.
The dance floor filled with d-bags and wannabes? Junky.
Unfortunately, I've been here more than once (not voluntarily as once was more than enough) and I always have a junky time. I don't like to waste my time doing junky things as Scottsdale has so much more to offer, and I also don't like buying junky things. Basically, it comes down to the fact that I refuse to spend my hard earned dollars at a place that continually promotes a junky atmosphere and junky customer service.