Posted on 08/24/2023 12:47:02 PM PDT by Salman
BEIRUT (Reuters) -A drag show in the Lebanese capital Beirut was cut short late on Wednesday by an angry crowd of conservative Christians screaming homophobic chants, according to a Reuters witness and attendees.
The show, hosted by two Lebanese drag artists known as Latiza Bombe and Emma Gration, was hosted at a bar in Beirut known to be a safe space for LGBT individuals.
But shortly after it started, the two hosts, wearing black leotards and in full makeup and wigs, ended the show early after being alerted that angry men were approaching the venue.
"We are here, we exist, and no one will silence us. However, sometimes to keep doing what we're doing we have to do it smartly. Unfortunately we have to cut the show short," Emma Gration said from the stage.
The pair and a group of attendees ran to the changing area as a group of men could be heard gathering outside the venue, loudly spitting and shouting that they were "disgusted" at the event, according to a Reuters witness with them.
The group hid for about 40 minutes, during which the two performers removed makeup and fake eyelashes to blend in with the audience in case the conservative group broke in.
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If Hizbolla had broken up the drag show I somehow think al-Reuters would have had no interest in the story.
See how Reuters can’t wait to link “Christian” and “homophobic”(sic) in the same sentence.
How about sane versus insane?
Angry conservative men
Are there any left?!
“We exist, and no one will silence us...now excuse me while I exit Stage Left.”
Maybe something that will finally bring Christians and Muslims together in Lebanon.
Good for them!
Darn, I thought it was Lebanon, Tennessee there at first................
Not homophobic.
Homo-fed up.
So now you have to be a Conservative to recognize that God
only made man and woman, when it comes to humans?
The troll press is pretty laughable these days.
Here’s news for the press.
Men know a man and a woman when they see them.
They actually know the difference too, even though you folks
can’t even admit that any longer. In a word, pathetic.
Turn them into real women, and start by cutting out their Adams apple.
Let’s admit guys like these as immigrants and keep out the Anglo LGBTs.
Let’s admit guys like these as immigrants and keep out the Anglo LGBTs.
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