Garth Brooks is speaking out after causing what he called a “little bit of a stir” by saying he planned to serve “every brand of beer” at his new bar, Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk in Nashville.
While his comment, which was made in a Billboard interview, should have been exciting news, many conservatives were upset citing one particular brand that shouldn’t be on the menu – Bud Light.
For the past two decades Bud Light has been the top selling beer in the US, but following a product endorsement from Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer, sales dropped and a new beer reigned supreme.
The backlash against Brooks came after he said his upcoming bar would proudly serve all types of beer.
“We’re going to serve every brand of beer. We are. We just are. It’s not our decision to make,” he said. “Our thing is this: If you come into this house, love one another. If you’re an a–hole, there are plenty of other places on Lower Broadway to go.”
But that didn’t go over well with some people.
Many repeated similar threats they made when Mulvaney endorsed Bud Light and said they would burn their Brooks’ merchandise.
On Monday, Brooks went on Facebook Live to address the backlash against his decision to serve “every brand of beer.”
“Everybody’s got their opinions. But inclusiveness is always going to be me,” the country superstar said. “I think diversity is the answer to the problems that are here and the answer to the problems that are coming. So I love diversity. All inclusive, so all are welcome. I understand that might not be other people’s opinions, but that’s OK, man.”
Brooks added that he understood if people wanted to avoid his bar, but the doors would always be open for those who were accepting of others.
“So, here’s the deal, man, if you want to come to Friends in Low Places, come in. But come in with love, come in with tolerance, patience. Come in with an open mind, and it’s cool,” he said.
“And if you’re one of those people that just can’t do that, I get it,” he added. “If you ever are one of those people that want to try, come.”
It is absolutely insane that a product endorsement from a transgender influencer has led to this. Why can’t we just be accepting of one another? Life would be so much easier.
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