The WOW Report

  • WOW Report
  • About
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!
  • WOW Presents Plus
  • What to Watch
  • Store
You are here: Home / Misc / #LGBTQ: Protestors Shout “You’re an Abomination!” at Gay Couple –What They Did Next Was Perfect…

#LGBTQ: Protestors Shout “You’re an Abomination!” at Gay Couple –What They Did Next Was Perfect…

By Trey Speegle on September 20, 2019 5:53 am

Joe Fergus, 24, and Robert Brookes, 21, went to see a performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Storyhouse Theatre in Chester, England.

Outside the theater around half a dozen churchgoers from the Zion Tabernacle Protestant Evangelical Church held yellow placards with bible quotes and verses.

The protesters shouted at the couple,

“You’re an abomination!”

But instead of shouting back, they just embraced and kissed there in front of them to the cheers of those watching –NOT the protestors.

Fergus told Pink News that the protesters had picketed the night before and when they reappeared, they decided to act.

“While having a drink prior to the show, I laughed and said to Rob: ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t acknowledge them at all and just kissed?

When we arrived, there was lots of shouting between the protesters and audience members waiting outside the theatre. The problem with that is you can’t fight hate with hate, which is why we decided to spread some love.

“We wanted to stand up for our rights and our community and I strongly encourage others to do the same.”

I respect everyone is entitled to their opinion, however, I am also entitled to kiss my boyfriend wherever I want without judgment, and that’s what we are fighting for.”

Joe Fergus and Robert Brookes kiss in front of a religious protest at Chester Pride 2018.

But this isn’t the first time the couple have spread the love. The religious group might have recognized Fergus and Brookes from Chester Pride last year.

Chester Pride re-posted the above photo yesterday on its Facebook page, and the comment section went crazy to support the couple.

One person wrote:

“This needs to go viral. This is iconic. All you need is love.”

The theatre wrote on Twitter,

“To everyone coming to the Rocky Horror Show tonight and this week at Storyhouse. Storyhouse is and always will be a safe space. We celebrate and support LGBTQ+ communities–always.

Let’s have a FABULOUS night & week. To those who are protesting: #LETSDOTHETIMEWARPAGAIN.”

Sometimes a kiss is the most revolutionary thing.

View image on Twitter

(Photos, Joe Fergus & Robert Brookes, Storyhouse Theater; via Pink News)

Show the love:

  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

Filed Under: Misc

More

ABBA! Nick Offerman! Murray Bartlett! David Bowie! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!

ABBA! Nick Offerman! Murray Bartlett! David Bowie! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!

by Blake Jacobs on February 3, 2023 11:00 am

Adam Joseph Reimagines Loosey LaDuca’s Talent Show Track “Let Loose”- Listen

Adam Joseph Reimagines Loosey LaDuca’s Talent Show Track “Let Loose”- Listen

by Paisley Dalton on January 31, 2023 9:28 am

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Trending


#TikTokTrend: Madonna Dancing to Gaga’s ‘Bloody Mary’ Has Fans Kinda Freaking TF Out –Watch

Robert Fux, Farao Groth & Kayo Are Sashaying to the ‘Drag Race Sverige’ Judging Panel

Monét X Change & Bob the Drag Queen Launch New Line, BOMO Beauty

The LOOK George Santos Gives After Being Asked “Who Do You Think Will Win Drag Race..?” –Watch

#80ForBrady: Trixie Quizzes Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sally Field & Rita Moreno –Watch

About

From the creators of The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Party Monster, Million Dollar Listing, RuPaul's Drag Race, I Am Britney Jean, Big Freedia, and more.

Schiaperrelli! Madonna! Tom Hanks! Kylies Minogue & Jenner! The WOW Report for Radio Andy
Madonna! Joanna Lumley! Edgar Allan Poe! Jennifers Lopez AND Coolidge! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!
Prince Harry! Jennifer Coolidge! M3GAN! Jordan Peele! Randy Joins Us for the WOW Report for Radio Andy!
Rest in Perfection Barbara Walters and Anita Pointer! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!
ONJ! QE2! Leslie Jordan! Our In Memoriam Episode for 2002 on The WOW Report for Radio Andy

© 2021 World of Wonder Productions, Inc | World of Wonder is a trademark of World of Wonder Productions, Inc | Privacy

Copyright © 2023 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in