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BOISE, Idaho — A minor confrontation broke out at the controversial "Hetero Awesome Fest" on Saturday when a protester took the stage and began singing a pro-LGBTQ+ song before being removed.

According to several livestreams of the event, including those from Old Street Saloon, the incident occurred during the two-day festival held on June 20-21 in Cecil D. Andrus Park, directly across from the Idaho State Capitol. Mark Fitzpatrick, owner of the Old State Saloon and organizer of the event, rushed the stage and took the microphone from the man after about a minute of singing.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

This is the hardest not the onion thing I have ever seen.

The title of the festival. 🤣🤣🤣 I'm fucking dying here. Holy shit.

I spent a summer once in Idaho in my early youth. Hard to describe anything there in terms of "awesome" unless it's beer gut.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

He also said he received death threats for his views about what he called the "overt sexuality" he sees in Pride events and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

The Old State Saloon has hosted various events, including "Beers for Breeders" gatherings.

My how the turn tables.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm a cis white male, but I'll suck some dick to protest this bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Oddly enough this IS on my bingo card for today.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Omfg, that's insane.

[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

That whole article is infuriating... WHAT WAS THE SONG!!

but seriously, this article paints such a sad sad picture for them

The festival, which drew roughly 30 to 50 people at any given time on both Friday and Saturday (at a park...in the state capitol.... it was just people wandering around wondering wtf was going on lol)

"He sang a song with lyrics that go against our values," Fitzpatrick said... "This is yet another example of lies and deceptions from the Pride community. That’s what they are: liars and deceivers. They do it to victimize children. It’s pathetic and evil."

like, ffs. That was such an insane comment to make after someone sings a song you don't like, but then you find out the rest of his "events"

various events, including "Beers for Breeders" gatherings, Conspiracy Theory Trivia Night, where patrons can win an AR-15 rifle, Christian singles events, Bible study sessions, and gatherings for flat-earthers.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

I hoping it was Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I rather enjoyed the song

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why are they trying so hard?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago

Because they're HAF as fun so they gotta compensate.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can someone check if the active number of hinge users went up during this event?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why Hinge? Are you thinking of Grindr?

Also, dozens of people isn't enough to make a significant blip.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

It might be in Idaho. That's like 1/5 of Boise.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I can't imagine those heterosexuals. They're probably fucking right now. Disgusting!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Hey, we're just normal people trying to live our lives! Don't judge us!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Don't lie, I've seen the pornos on porn hub. I even know of all the sexual clubs you guys have. I can't believe they let you guys have babies. You guys are Lewed! Totally. Even at work I know everyone is totally naked underneath.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why are you such a bigot? I didn't choose to be born the way I am!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Fine. I guess I can accept you all. But a handshake is close enough. Don't be tricking me into a hug. I know what you guys are packing.

[–] [email protected] 42 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I can recommend the whole album that track comes from, too. It rocks just as hard as this. Maybe this is more to their hetero tastes.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago

I GOT SOMETHING TO PUT IN YOU!

AT THE GAY BAR, GAY BAR, GAY BAR!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

I wonder what song it was

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I bet Grindr crashed from all the extra traffic.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah all of the two dozen people

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

It's not a very well made app, so that's still believable.

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