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Weirder things have happened, i suppose. Straight White Guy Festival, anyone? http://t.co/0mQKcItnOS pic.twitter.com/kib7tlx9hz
— Lauren Bagley (@TheREDison) July 18, 2014
According to the flyer, beer will be available, but illegal drugs are unwelcome.
It's unclear if the event is really taking place or not, but many people don't find the message behind the "festival" very funny.
"This kind of thing implies there's some kind of struggle going on for being a straight white person in Ohio. Straight white people are doing just fine," same-sex marriage advocate Michael Premo told 10TV. "I think it detracts from the real problems of Ohio that need to be solved, that are being denied their constitutional rights because of who they are, or who the love."
Other disagree.
"I think it's funny. If they want to do this, great, freedom of expression," said local resident Cheralyn Elkins.
Aye they're finally having a straight white guy festival!!! September 20!! pic.twitter.com/nOkoaXX0ej
— Professor Woodchuck (@_mrgleich_) July 17, 2014
The city doesn't have any permits on file for the festival at this point, so the whole thing could just be a big joke.