Chick-fil-A Hollywood Opens: No Protests (Yet)

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The scene at Chick-fil-A in Hollywood on opening day.
The mood was excitement as Hollywood's first Chick-fil-A opened its doors this morning. Fans had camped out overnight to be part of the First 100 and receive one free Chick-fil-A meal per week for a year.

Chick-fil-A Hollywood: Opening Day

Though there were rumors that activists upset over the chain's support for "traditional family values" (read: opposition to gay marriage) would show up at the opening, no protests had materialized by 7 a.m. Indeed, if you came looking for protesters or social justice, you were more likely to find news vans, transplanted Southerners aching for a taste of their favorite chicken sandwich and skeevy meth-heads. (Welcome to Hollywood, Chick-fil-A.)

Chick-fil-A Hollywood: Opening Day

The Southern fried chicken chain has been expanding in California over the past few years, and the location at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue is only its second outpost within the city of Los Angeles.

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hoeman84
hoeman84

Well I chose chicken sandwichs before I chose man ass

Joe
Joe

I BEG TO DIFFER!  That is me wearing a red shirt 4 pictures down.  The shirt reads "Gays eat chicken 2." My friend and I were there to speak out on equal rights, and NBC did a whole segment on us!

themanofthecamp
themanofthecamp

Pro chicken it's a lie chickens don't choose to die. Down with the Nazi Trust Cathy and him giving his hard earned money that he's worked his while life to make to a cause he believes in. gay people need to go home and watch milk and leave everyone alone I'M SICK OF YOU PUTTING YOUR QUEERNESS IN MY FACE YOUR GAY GOOD NOBODY CARES GO HOME

Missreganobrien
Missreganobrien

manofthecamp sounds like a complete and utter ignorant douche...just sayin.

goddessofmusic
goddessofmusic

To themanofthecamp:  Do you realize that your language reflects the kind of language used against Black people before the Civil Rights Act.  Go home and don't sit at my white lunch counter.  What is wrong with you?  Why so much hatred?  Maybe life would be better for you if you spread love and peace, instead of boosting yourself up by putting others down.

childofthecorn1984
childofthecorn1984

Iam a n.r.a member let's all go protest bed bath and beyond cause they don't sell firearms

chrissy chaos
chrissy chaos

yeah, go do that, actually. and then blindfold each other and play with your firearms together.

themanofthecamp
themanofthecamp

I'm gonna protest burger king because they don't support my rights as a bisexual polygamist. How dare people who sell food not support my homoerotic tendencies. what's the world coming to when I'm forced to protest a restaurant because their CEO halfway across the country doesn't agree with me politically.

themanofthecamp
themanofthecamp

How much free time must you have to protest a chicken sandwich merchant? I guess Elton John and that man with the raspy voice from mrs. Doubtfire will be out in full force against the evil chicken sandwich peddlers of America. If you don't like it go to colonel Sanders he looks bisexual anyway so I'm sore Los Angeles people love him. I can assure you that truett Cathy will not be able to take away your right to butt sex so calm down and stop raising your fist in battle every other day over something nobody cares about.

Sire
Sire

This is why we elected you the man of the camp, for your great wisdom

hoeman84
hoeman84

I think that the citizens of Hollywood should come 2 the realisation that everyone else in the whole world can't stand them they make people sick. I hope that California becomes a prison just like a escape from l.a the world would be a better place without the island of misfit toys toys . Do u honestly think that 7 gay people screaming in sync with each other is going 2 make any difference 2 any 1 . Go crawl back in the closets so I can have a f...ING chicken nugget in peace . A true American !

childofthecorn1984
childofthecorn1984

I think I figured out why the glbt comuintie dose not like chick fil a because they can't stuff a breast of fried chicken up there ass it just wouldent work

Sircharlescharlesofwales
Sircharlescharlesofwales

I just seen on the Internet that when you go to the Hollywood chick-fil-a they take you in a back room and perform a gender check and a quick quiz on bible trivia. This is a violation of our rights!!!! How dare they refuse to serve their deliciously golden brown chicken breasts to members of the Wicca faith!!!

Hdjd
Hdjd

I want to propose a trade with the lgbt community. Us hetros will refrain from going to hamburger marys and you leave chick fil a to us. Or we can all just eat chicken together and be happy

hoeman84
hoeman84

The gays are mad because there's a evil plot against them from the CEO of chickfila 2 put a anti gay serum in there poloneasian sauce

hoeman84
hoeman84

Down with nuggets up with butt holes . Down with with honey mustard up with wnba

hoeman84
hoeman84

I do not understand why people would look into the politics of a chicken sandwich. Gay people are bored and should go smell each others bums and stop protesting a chicken nugget

childofthecorn1984
childofthecorn1984

I just read a poll that says 3.8 percent of America identify themselves a gay or lesbian so what I thought was if 3.8 percentbof people are BORN THAT WAY than it must be a birth defect and a lot of people that read this post will call me a hating person but the truth is I don't hate the I feel sorry for them the same way I do when I see a sick person just sit and think about it a hairy lumber jack looking man sticking his finger up your bung hole don't sound like a good time to me no sir I think ill have a chicken Sammy please with no pickle extra well done with salt and ketchup

theleviteline.com
theleviteline.com

No. 1- I indentify myself as gay and I do not believe I was BORN THAT WAY (as if it's any of your damned business).

No. 2- I probably totally agree with your saying "I feel sorry for them the same way I do when I see a sick person just sit and think about it a hairy lumber jack looking man sticking his finger up your bung hole."  You see while I identify myself as gay I do not engage in sodomy and don't like fingers or tongues up my butthole.  So I understand, first hand (no pun intended, LOL) the disgust you may also feel for gays and the gay community.  Frankly I would not mind all the sodomites who think their and/or their partners buttholes are equivalent to a vagina to die out already, not by my or other human hands, but by natures hand.  30 years after AIDS and these morons STILL think their butthole is the same as a vagina. This truly is a level of stupidity that is a product of the ignorance, fear, arrogance and hatreds of Judeo-Christianity, more than other religions.  The gays prove their hatred for each other by fu*king each other in the a** and then like the pig-eating pagans ( aka Christians) or the cowardly Jews they've been brain-washed to be they will call this obvious hatred for each other love.I've only begun to be vocal about my stance.  So you and they may tell me, 'you aren't gay.'  Frankly I'm not very attached to this or most labels, and the above is why.  I don't just go along with the group and I know that my a**hole is not a vagina, nor is yours.  I also know what comes out of my a**hole.  Hence my sex with men has certain basic limitations which are generally rejected by the male gay community.

Sircharlescharlesofwales
Sircharlescharlesofwales

So what you are saying is that you are the gay equivalent of an alcoholic who doesn't drink or vegetarian that only eats steak? If you don't like it in the butt then why don't you switch teams?

theleviteline.com
theleviteline.com

First of all Sircharles..., that Like you receive is from me.  I hit it by mistake. 

Second of all, you simple minded white pig-eating pagan Christian piece of garbage.  While you and the other blue-eyed scum like yourself try to tell me my only choices are Team A or Team B, I'm starting Team C, D, and E.  For all those with some self-respect who will NEVER let your blue-eyed cowards tell me what my choices  are.  Plus I don't want to be on YOUR team.  I AM on my TEAM.  F U and God Damn you to Hell on Earth and to Hell after Life on Earth, in Jesus, the Jew's Name.  AMEN!! 

Angela Garcia as NeonMosfet
Angela Garcia as NeonMosfet

Here in Miami, every food court has a Chick-Fil-A. No one eats there. They are always empty. Empty as the Darwin Exhibit at a Fundy Convention.

Angela Garcia as Neon Mosfet

theleviteline.com
theleviteline.com

I was there on Thursday to protest, but I got a coupon for something for free.  I will probably use it.  I haven't researched their misdeeds nor who they support or what they stand for thoroughly.  However, I know these pig-eating pagans who call themselves Christians and I need no more proof of how evil, intolerant and frankly against and invert 180 degrees most of Jesus' powerful and beautiful message, as well as the rest of the Bible.  Ie.  They close on Sunday.  Hey morons Saturday is the seventh day of the week.  Hence morons, Saturday is the Sabbath or Day of Rest.  I could go on, but go ahead and call me all your little names.  I take from whence it comes.  Hence it will have no impact.

Taylorgirl93
Taylorgirl93

If you guys don't want to eat in chick fil a because of your religous or sexual veiws simply do not got. To be so conserned about a chick fil a opening proves that you simply have no life. I'm enjoying chick fil a right now along with tons of other Los Angeles residents and some of you are just being misrable about a chicken sandwich being served on Sunset and Highland. Im sure some of you would have no problem in opening a buddist temple or bi-sexual hotel instead of a Chick Fil A but Id rather eat chicken nuggets then goto either of the two. Just because you do not want to eat Chick Fil A doesnt mean Chick Fil A is going to hold you down and force feed tou a Chick no Pick sandwich. Go eat in Fat burger or Mcdonalds and build a bridge and get over it.

dn
dn

You already admitted to being a bigot in your earlier post ("Im anti gay and I also beleive gay marriage should be banished"). Why would you think anyone (except perhaps other prejudiced fools) would be listening to you?

Also, you might want to try paying more attention in English class so you can learn to spell and punctuate properly -- rather than focusing on people to hate. You'll get a lot further in life.

(On second thought... just reread your post: a "bi-sexual hotel"? LOL wow. The other poster was right about you. Please just drop out and save us taxpayers the money.)

Taylorgirl93
Taylorgirl93

People like you is the reason peoples dying in California

Daniel S.
Daniel S.

Can someone here cite their references?  I found an article about Chick-Fil-A donating food for "The Pennsylvania Family Group" (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lo... -- Chick-fil-a apologized for that and the owner himself said that "Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to any organizations that take a political stand on marriage." (http://www.prnewswire.com/news.... 

Tom's Shoes has done similar things, and no one seems to be up in arms and protesting at this company's Santa Monica HQ that I've heard of. (http://jezebel.com/5819435/why...

Not saying that anyone is right or wrong here, but can someone at least present an argument with evidence instead of showing up with pitchforks and droning claims made by Perez Hilton over 9 months ago?  

Ken Howard
Ken Howard

Readers are encouraged to educate themselves.  Chick-Fil-A donates to anti-gay groups that have been designated as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center for their actions spreading LIES about the LGBT community.  These groups not only oppose equal marriage civil rights under the law, they oppose ALL forms of legal protections for same-sex couples, all forms of domestic partner benefits, and they oppose school anti-bullying programs and hate crimes laws -- it's NOT just about "gay marriage" oppostion.  Readers are encouraged to see all the expose' articles on Facebook fan pages, such as "Boycott Hollywood Chick-Fil-A" and "Boycott Chick-Fil-A", for a DETAILED account of their anti-gay funding activities, as well as their questionable/discriminatory hiring practices, and other creepy actions that make Chick-Fil-A NOT a place any fair-minded American would want to support!

Patrick
Patrick

AT&T donates to organizations and politicians (Michelle Bachmann, Rick Perry, etc.)  will you therefore stop using your iPhone?

Mark
Mark

my question is: if the Chik Fil-A chain's support for "traditional family values" (read: opposition to gay marriage), did they research the location on Sunset & Highland...?  they are about 1/2 mile away from West Hollywood...  how many gay people will they turn away because of their screwed up religious view point...?  how will they know who is gay...?  will they turn away all the trans-gendered folks as well...?  will they turn away all the kids with Ozzy Osborne & any other rock shirt...?  what about the atheists...?  do you think the atheists will laugh as they eat those yummy chicken sam'iches...? what about a buddhist like myself...?  am i welcomed to eat those holy christian chicken sandwiches...?

all i have to say, RELIGION is what will always separate mankind... 

Cathyj709
Cathyj709

Excuse me sir. But clearly you have never been to chick fil a. They do not have security at the door asking your religious or sexual preference. I have been to many chick fil a restraunts and they are friendly and welcome all. But you do not have to there if you oppose there views. If you do so choose to eat there they are not going to force you into a religious sacrifice or conversion. They are going to feed you delicious food with out question.

SSS
SSS

So the answer to all this is have every corporation in America make sure anyone who sits on their board have no religious or political beliefs lest they offend someone? There are plenty of places that donate money to causes I don't support, but if I like their product then it shouldn't matter. I'm not a Scientologist but I like Tom cruise movies. Maybe I should boycott him too?

Shannon F
Shannon F

Why can't Chick-Fil-A keep out of politics and just make good chicken? Their views against gay marriage makes me not want to eat there.

Tim
Tim

Just like Google sticking their nose into the same politics makes me not want to use there search engine.  But in reality, Google makes the best search engine and Chic-fil-a makes the best chicken!  :) 

Ken Howard
Ken Howard

Thank you!  Don't eat there, and keep your conscience clean.  There are PLENTY of places that sell good food without a portion of your purchase price going to fund hate organizations that strip American citizens of their legal civil rights. 

Taylorgirl93
Taylorgirl93

I bet your pro choice to your deffintly all for killing babys and hugging trees you also probly like to hang out at starbucks and read potery we have the same rights as you Im anti gay and I also beleive gay marriage should be banished if gay was okay why cant a gay couple have children they have to adopt just because a chick fil A opened near hollywood doesnt mean being gay is going to be banished so why dont you just chill out and enjoy a chicken sandwich

Taylorgirl93
Taylorgirl93

im so sorry I dont have a relationship with a chicken Im a girl I like boys and thats how its spose to be God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve

dn
dn

sorry, I don't eat white trash food.

Kim
Kim

You're an idiot.

Disneyfam11
Disneyfam11

If you do not like chick fil a. Then I suggested you do not eat in and out on your way there. They also have Christian views the bottom of there cups have bible scriptures and also don't wear forever 21. I my self will continue to support all 3.

whnd
whnd

Who mentioned anything about christianity? In N Out doesn't fund hate groups. What part of this are you not getting? If you want to support bigots, you can go eat there every day as far as I'm concerned. Hell, with all the cholesterol you'll be absorbing perhaps you'll earn yourself a Darwin Award!

Guest
Guest

The protest is planned for noon this Saturday (Sept. 24).

Ken Howard
Ken Howard

At NOON -- Sunset and Highland, southeast corner. 

Disneyfam11
Disneyfam11

I will be there tomorrow to protest against you guys. Because its America we are free to build a restraunt where ever we want and donate money where ever we want. Do you honestly think you are going to have that big of an effect on chick fil a buisness. That is sad. What would you do if I protested a restraunt that donated to pro equality groups? Why are we not allowed a opinion if it is different from yours

whnd
whnd

they are free to build the restaurant, but unfortunately a number of people do not know that these jackasses fund hate groups. I was at the protest Saturday, and a number of diners who left had no idea about whom Chick Fil A bankrolls. A number of them won't be going back. I suspect a larger number Google'd it when they got home and won't go back.

I doubt they'll go out of business (unfortunately), but it's all about informing people so they KNOW whom they're supporting. That's all. They're allowed a different opinion, but the people going also have a right to know if they're unintentionally supporting bigots.

Ralph Charles
Ralph Charles

I'm all for your protest, just don't stand in between me and my chicken...

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