In what was possible meant to be a loud response to Satisfaction Month, a two-day occasion known as “Hetero Superior Fest” occurred over the weekend in Boise, Idaho. It didn’t precisely go as deliberate.

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What went down?

At one level throughout Saturday’s programming, a protester took the stage and started singing a pro-LGBTQ+ music. Occasion organizer Mark Fitzpatrick, who additionally owns the Previous State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, reportedly ran up, grabbed the mic, and shut it down.

Moments later, one other attendee—apparently unaware Fitzpatrick was in cost—tried to cease him, and a bodily combat ensued. Safety shortly stepped in, eliminated the protester, and subtle the scenario.

In accordance with Fitzpatrick, the person merely misunderstood what was taking place. “He wasn’t conscious of what was taking place and thought I may need been a random man pulling the mic,” he instructed native outlet KTVB. “Only a misunderstanding from citizen who had by no means met me but.”

Livestream footage reveals the temporary conflict unfolding throughout the occasion, which was held at Cecil D. Andrus Park, simply throughout from the Idaho State Capitol. Boise Police later spoke with the protester, who wasn’t arrested.

The “Hetero Superior Fest” was put collectively by Heterosexual Awesomeness Inc., a nonprofit based by Fitzpatrick.

In accordance with him, the protester had “lied to the employees” to get stage time. “He sang a music with lyrics that go towards our values,” Fitzpatrick stated. “That is yet one more instance of lies and deceptions from the Satisfaction neighborhood. That’s what they’re: liars and deceivers. They do it to victimize kids. It’s pathetic and evil.”

As for the turnout, solely about 30 to 50 individuals confirmed up at any given time, regardless of it being billed as a “celebration of conventional values.” Armed safety officers and several other visibly armed attendees had been current all through the weekend.

The Previous State Saloon, recognized for occasions like “Beers for Breeders” and Conspiracy Concept Trivia Evening (the place the prize is reportedly an AR-15), additionally promotes flat-earth meetups and Bible examine teams.

On-line, reactions had been brutal

The occasion shortly made its solution to Reddit, the place customers mocked the small turnout and the fest’s total premise.

“Whenever you unaware how privileged you might be so that you pull this,” one individual wrote. “As somebody who’s straight myself I’ve noticed how good now we have it… You get to be in media. You may maintain arms along with your partner with out individuals immediately degrading your sx life… You aren’t thought-about a pedo simply as a consequence of your sexuality.”

“‘Dozens attended’ broke me,” one other stated. “I’m wheezing.”

“Being anti-gay in 2025 is definitely simply pathetic and embarrassing,” a 3rd wrote. “Like actually get a interest lol.”

One other Reddit person, u/socialistlyawkward, shared a video from the occasion at round 1pm. They stated that “extra porta potties than individuals” confirmed up.

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