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This Guy Tried To Ban Gay People From Entering His Store And It Backfired Hilariously
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This Guy Tried To Ban Gay People From Entering His Store And It Backfired Hilariously

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When it comes to stating your opinion, there’s nothing like a big sign to perfectly convey your stance one topic or another. Jeff Amyx, a hardware store owner from Tennessee, displayed his stance on homosexuality by declaring gay people were not welcome in his store. The whole story began in 2015 when Amyx decided to put-up a sign that said ‘No gays allowed’ on his hardware store door. The store owner didn’t stop at the sign but chose to also sell homophobic merchandise.

Recently, the hardware store owner, who is also a Baptist minister, decided to replace the sign with one that includes more information in it. This time the sign states, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who would violate our rights of freedom of speech & freedom of religion.”

Once the whole story went online there was no way back. Many users took to Twitter and even the store’s personal Yelp page to state their opinion. People encouraged others to boycott the store, and even made an entire joke out of it by reviewing the store as a gay bar or even a sex shop. “Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies” received so much backlash that Yelp management even started deleting the comments, but this did not stop people from posting. The owner placed a clipboard next to his store where people who agree with him can sign, however, it is nothing compared to the over 300 one star ratings on his store’s page.

Scroll down to see what people had to say about the situation, and tell us what you think!

Jeff Amyx, a hardware store owner who is also a Baptist minister, caught everyone’s attention by putting a sign on his store’s front door

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Image credits: Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies

After receiving a lot of backlash, Jeff Amyx added another sign, saying that he has the right to decline service because of his religious beliefs

Image credits: Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies

Back in 2015, when same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States, Jeff Amyx also began to sell homophobic merchandise in his store

Image credits: Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies

And it’s safe to say that the Internet was not happy about it at all

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People took social media to spread the message, encouraging others to boycott Amyx’s store

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In fact, the store’s Yelp account received so many bad reviews, Yelp management started deleting comments that were mainly focused on the sign and not the shop itself

But nobody could stop the massive backlash

And even though people can sign a board next to the store to support the owner

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It’s nothing compared to the reviews the store received online

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People even starting joking in the review section that “Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies” was actually an undercover gay bar

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Everyone came to the store’s Yelp page to ridicule the owner and his sign

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Others even turned to the Bible to prove their point

Don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments!

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uhm... And how does he check who's homosexual and who isn't? It's not like gays have it written on their forehead. Does he ask each customer? In this case, even the heteroest of heterosexuals can get puzzled at such a random question at a freaking hardware store. Like "Hello, how much is that new Nvidia GTX 1180 GPU?", "Are you gay?"

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This man is obsessed with consenting adults' sexual activity and like anyone with a tortured relationship with food, he has a sick, sick, unhealthy preoccupation with sex.

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Troux
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more offended by the poor spelling in the "Smile your on camera" sign. Instant boycott!

Laugh Fan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, there's more than one reason why people can't spell - dyslexia or poor education for example. I wouldn't criticise someone with those problems. Being a blatant homophobe is in a much worse category.

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Pandamious
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How’s he supposed to know who’s gay and who ain’t? Interrogate them?

S. R.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Easy, he notice us because of our rainbow gloriole and queere behaviore, if you really gay you just cant help youself 😉😂

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uhm... And how does he check who's homosexual and who isn't? It's not like gays have it written on their forehead. Does he ask each customer? In this case, even the heteroest of heterosexuals can get puzzled at such a random question at a freaking hardware store. Like "Hello, how much is that new Nvidia GTX 1180 GPU?", "Are you gay?"

Agnes Jekyll
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This man is obsessed with consenting adults' sexual activity and like anyone with a tortured relationship with food, he has a sick, sick, unhealthy preoccupation with sex.

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Troux
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more offended by the poor spelling in the "Smile your on camera" sign. Instant boycott!

Laugh Fan
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, there's more than one reason why people can't spell - dyslexia or poor education for example. I wouldn't criticise someone with those problems. Being a blatant homophobe is in a much worse category.

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Pandamious
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How’s he supposed to know who’s gay and who ain’t? Interrogate them?

S. R.
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Easy, he notice us because of our rainbow gloriole and queere behaviore, if you really gay you just cant help youself 😉😂

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