Obviously, Hollywood is interested in that viral lesbian bar masking story
The story appeared in The Boston Globe less than a week ago and has already generated thousands of subscriptions for the paper.
Hollywood has shown interest in The Last Ditch bar's viral story in Greenfield, Massachusetts, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The agency that represents The Boston Globe, where the article was published, has been receiving requests for both scripted and documentary projects based on the story. The article, titled "A Western Mass. lesbian bar required KN-95 masks.
When it changed the rules, all hell broke loose," was published just over a week ago and details how the struggling bar decided to allow mask-free entry on Saturdays in hopes of attracting new customers. However, this decision led to backlash from some patrons and members of the community who accused the bar of being "ableist" and "eugenicist."
Only one of the three original bar owners is still trying to keep the business afloat, while another former owner has abandoned the attempt to run the bar and is pursuing a career in clowning. Despite the controversy, the story has been a success for The Globe, which has reportedly seen a surge in new subscribers. If the story finds its way to the big or small screen, it could be a near-certainty that Netflix will produce a documentary about the incident within the next year.
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