Protesters gathered at the Red Goose Saloon in Fort Worth on Sunday to demonstrate against the bar’s Disney-themed drag brunch that allowed minors to attend.
As previously noted by The Dallas Express, the venue has been hosting weekly drag shows on Sunday afternoons where minors are permitted.
“We suggest that our audience be over 16 due to the language, musical content, and suggestive humor. However, we are proud to offer an all-inclusive brunch. If you wish to bring your children, you may do so at your own discretion,” show organizers advised.
Previous versions of the show included sexually suggestive dancing and performers clad in lingerie, receiving cash tips from attendees. included Kelly Neidert, president of Texas Coalition for Kids, organized Sunday’s protest against the Disney-themed drag show because minors were allowed.
“All drag shows should have an age restriction of 18 and above. The organizers of this show clearly targeted children by making it Disney-themed. We will continue protesting this venue until they cease allowing kids to attend,” Neidert told
In addition to the issue of whether drag is appropriate for kids, some critics have criticized drag, alleging it to be misogynistic. DX.
“I’m worried about how this affects children’s perception of biology and reality, as well as these men — and in this case a woman — who dress up in these extravagant costumes presenting to children an overly sexualized portrayal of women with extremely large artificial breasts and exaggerated makeup and hair,” stated Republican activist Michelle Evans of Williamson County, in an
earlier this year. interview with DX “How harmful can this be? By normalizing this for children, we are normalizing a misogynistic view of women,” she added.
Local drag performer Emeka Bless previously countered such descriptions when speaking with
“It’s not all about what you see in the media. We’re not after your kids or anything like that,” the drag performer stated. “We’re just here to support everybody. … It’s empowering. It’s freedom of expression. … We enjoy wearing makeup, wigs, and entertaining a crowd.” DX.
State Board of Education candidate
. “Drag queens are entirely unsuitable for any audience, particularly children. When drag queens target children as their audience, it’s time for Christians and patriots to stand up and speak out,” Hall expressed to protest Brandon Hall participated in Sunday’s.
. “That’s why we are here today.” DXThe demonstrators displayed signs stating, “GROOMERS,” “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A ‘KID-FRIENDLY’ PRIDE EVENT,” and “DRAG QUEENS ARE NOT FOR KIDS!!”
Members of the
New Columbia Movement also joined. They exhibited a banner saying, “We Want God.” The sold-out event attracted a
audience, with some individuals wearing Disney-themed hats or clothing. However, sizeable did not observe any obviously young children enter the venue. DX reached out to the Red Goose Saloon regarding the event but did not receive a response.
DX Previous requests for comment asking venue owner Chris Hutchinson if he was a misogynist have gone unanswered.
Protesters went to the Red Goose Saloon in Fort Worth on Sunday to demonstrate against the bar's Disney-themed drag brunch that minors could attend. As reported by The Dallas Express, the bar has been holding drag shows on Sunday afternoons where minors are allowed to be present. "We suggest that our audience be above the age of…"
