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It occurs to me that if you’re running a “trans-owned LGBTQIA+ bookshop and coffee shop” – “queer books, queer haircuts, queer coffee” – yes, queer coffee – and your patrons have to be reminded, via “guidelines displayed on each table,” of how to behave like even minimally civilised people, then you may want to seek out a better class of patron.
Please maintain good personal hygiene out of consideration for other customers.
That’s before we get to the bits about “violent, abusive, and disruptive behaviour” and, inevitably, “crisis support.” And yet, despite the somewhat concerning reminders about violence and basic hygiene, what caught my eye was the bit about taking your craft projects home with you when you leave.
Yes, today’s word is littering. Why do you ask?
For those of you intrigued – and I can feel the hum of excitement in the room – temptations include Sad Dyke Poetry Night – two hours of mournful lesbians, first Friday of every month – “open to all emotions and all identities” – plus lots of talks about mental health, and Queer Yarn, an evening of “fibre craft” every other Saturday afternoon.
There’s also a Queer Art Takeover, in which suitably queer artists are invited to “rent a shelf” to display their creative outpourings and general queerness. And those best-selling pronoun pins are now back in stock.
Oh, and Palestinian cola drinks. Obviously.
Previously in the laugh-a-minute world of ostentatiously “queer” venues.
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Sad Dyke Poetry Night… gee, that sounds like such fun! A pity that I won’t be able to attend.
“Halal Certified, Boycott-Friendly, And Full Of Character.”
Not entirely unrelated: Moustachioed woman with teal hair issues instructions on your expected deference as an “ally.”
Though I somehow doubt you could hope to meet her exacting standards.
Also, “Stick up for transphobia when you see it.” Which I’m assuming was a slip of the tongue. Though, given the above, a not entirely untempting notion.
And on the subject of “allyship” and your expected compliance.
Form an orderly line. No pushing at the back.