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Idaho bar names June ‘Heterosexual Awesomeness Month,’ gives free beer to straight men
EAGLE, Idaho (KPTV) – One bar in Idaho has gone viral this week after announcing that it will celebrate “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month” in June.
The Old State Saloon announced that it would begin a celebration of heterosexuality with discounts and free beer for couples and men.
June is generally recognized as Pride Month for LGBTQ+ people.
“June will be OSS’s inaugural Heterosexual Awesomeness Month! Come join us all month to celebrate heterosexuals, for without them, none of us would be here! Each Monday will be Hetero Male Monday and any heterosexual male dressed like a heterosexual male will receive a free draft beer. Each Wednesday is Heterosexual couples day and each heterosexual couple will receive 15% off their bill,” a Facebook post read.
In the comments of the post, the club advertised for a judge “to determine if men’s chosen clothing is officially heterosexual.” They offered a $15-per-hour compensation and free beer.
The bar received plenty of negative comments over the post.
Despite the blowback, the bar said they would proceed.
“We hear lots of people are upset about Heterosexual Awesomeness Month! Please know: 1) We love our LGBTQ+ patrons! 2) We will not be changing our mind and give into the group of those who are responding with vitriol. 3) ALL are welcome to come celebrate heterosexuality with us in June!” the bar said.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Old State Saloon owner Mark Fitzpatrick said, “It’s my dream to build a community event center on some nearby land I own to help support conservative ideals. We’ve received so many truly evil comments from the extreme LGBTQ+ crowd. Some of the comments are truly horrific. But, there’s also been so much support!”
On his Zillow page, Fitzpatrick described himself as a “Christian, conservative, Constitution supporter, retired police officer, and family man.” The Old Stage Saloon Facebook page also featured promotions for conservatives such as “Open Carry Coffee” and “Christian Singles Mingle.”
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