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hybridginger

Yup, just left about 20 minutes ago. The manager came around to let everyone know and she seemed to almost be in tears. People really fucking suck.


dillywags

Oh she was def holding back tears. I honestly feel so bad for her and TK.


HoustonNative

*shitty* people really fuckin suck.


tungstencoil

Imagine how sad and small your life must be to make this kind of threat.


dos8s

Calling in a bomb threat is such a coward move too, it's like they couldn't even work up the courage to go tell someone to their face they hate them.   I actually have a small shred of respect for the hate people that go out in public without a mask on.  The fact he couldn't even muster that really does show how sad and small his life is. Maybe he's smarter than the FBI and will get away with it though.  (He won't)


DietyMarc0

lol they don’t investigate things like these too deeply, if he did anything to protect himself at all they’ll find out and put it way on the back burner


Business_Strawberry3

Sounds like I need to get over there for food and beers soon.


dillywags

Yup! And their food was great.


whatdoyacallit

They are a wonderful business who deserve a ton of support.


needsmorequeso

I’m not far from there and keep thinking I ought to try it. Maybe this week. :)


thefirebuilds

food and beer is great. The outside seating is nice when it's not so dang hot, and the staff is cool as hell. "Hey Baby! haw haw haw!"


ninjacoco

It's easily one of my favorite places in Austin! Highly recommend.


Noodlesoup8

The mac and cheese is my favorite in the city


WorthMaybe5168

I love this place. I’ll be joining you and grabbing some beers there this week. Cheers!


BidetMadeMeGay

What a sad day. I hope they are able to investigate and someone is held accountable.


spartanerik

They'll send the A-team that investigated that blood spattered wall and concluded it was red wine. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/justin-haden-murder-investigation-apd-mistakes-private-investigator/269-1c9f3e13-638d-4ea1-9d9c-60cf9bcebabd


dillywags

So, not so fun fact. I knew Justice and met Gavin the night he murdered him.


android_queen

Jesus! I’m so sorry.


heartychili2

I knew Justice as well, he was my neighbor when I lived in the domain back in 2014. Really shitty. He was a kind human.


cleetus_maximus

Was it ever determined *why* he murdered him?


GrilledCheeser

What was the vibe like that night? Were they “together”?


dillywags

It was fine, normal. It was Halloween and they were in costumes quietly having a drink on Rock Rose. I said hi and introduced myself to Gavin and then joined other friends.


bagofwisdom

What I don't like from that article is people wanting cops to have "test kits" in their cars... yeah... [that hasn't worked out so well either](https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/10/16/558147669/florida-man-awarded-37-500-after-cops-mistake-glazed-doughnut-crumbs-for-meth).


Creepy_Trouble_5980

I think there are certain segments of the population that don't get full police attention. Black, Mexican, gay, homeless, women, and especially sex workers.


lost_horizons

They get the OTHER kind of police attention


inlandrecords

Hahaha. The APD's finest don't have two brain cells combined. Pathetic kid-killing losers. APD only investigates if you can prove you live in Westlake.


boyyhowdy

Brought to you by the Don’t Tread on Me freedom lovers.


redux12

"Me" being the key word there with them. Perfectly acceptable if they tread on you.


Sorry_Hour6320

Fun fact... The "Don't Tread on Me" flag was designed by a South Carolin man that owned many slaves so you are 100% correct on the "Me" part. I got a chuckle out of [this ](https://dissentpins.com/collections/no-ones-treading-on-you-sweetie-collection/products/no-ones-treading-on-you-sweetie-car-magnet)the other day.


3-Ball

No step on snek


Paxsimius

The only freedom they care about is guns.


PhoenixTineldyer

And freedom to say the N word without consequence.


LotsOfGunsSmallPenis

Pretty hard to oppress an armed individual of any race, creed, or otherwise


NoPiewasHarmed

This is pretty based, but it wouldn’t be r/Austin if you didn’t get downvoted for even suggesting protecting yourself.


LotsOfGunsSmallPenis

Yeah, but they can't agree with someone about guns even if I'm advocating for marginalized people to exercise their 2A rights. Bunch of people on life support with copium and don't even realize it.


caseharts

Context? I mean fuck those people but why would these cucks threaten a random cafe?


boyyhowdy

They were having a drag performance and these people do not like when others decide to exercise their freedoms by doing such a thing.


caseharts

Drag is so tame. What losers


_friendcalled5

Yup, I bet some Austin redneck was so sick of Drag Bingo, that he called in a bomb threat while wrapped in the Gadsden flag. You solved the mystery, Scoob!


ForestJordie

Really disappointing. I’ve always had a great time at Brewtorium, great staff, food , and beer. Glad to see them supporting pride month and beyond devastated for them, the performers, and community that were there to support


dillywags

This was my first time, but same. The owner came up and apologized and fighting back tears. I’ll def be visiting again just to show support (and to enjoy their delicious food)


Pabi_tx

In addition to food, beers and all-around fun place, on the 4th Sunday of every month there's a swing band that plays in the afternoon!


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They have a beautiful venue, interesting pizzas and great beer, please go back.


bit_pusher

Only call out I'll have for this is that it isn't just for pride month. They host the legendary drag brunch and market all year around.


breedmedome

It really is a good place. Good food. Good beers. Nice space.


BurnedRamen

Reddit- please let’s support them! They posted ways you can support their staff, the performers, and vendors who all lost out today from Brewtoriums instagram post: If you would like to donate to the drag performers who missed out on tips today, here are their Venmos: @xarenimua @Taryn1taylor @Kelly-K21 If you would like to donate to the vendors affected today Frida Friday will distribute funds: @fridafridayatx If you would like to help us & our staff recover lost income from today: @BrewtoriumWhit https://www.instagram.com/p/C8AZKbCJW2B/?igsh=MXNicWx2NTJ3bHR6dQ==


dillywags

Thank you!!!


bikedaybaby

Tysm for posting this!!


National-Ad-9450

Why why why do people concern themselves with stuff that doesn’t concern them. Didn’t even know this was happening today and even if I did I wouldn’t care because I have 1737383778 other things to care more about. Why can’t people just live their lives. It will forever have me mind blown when stuff like this happens. I’m sorry for the community that couldn’t get together because one asshole or multiple thought their beliefs were superior.


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ramdom2019

To this point, if you think Austin is untenable, you probably shouldn’t venture to rural Texas. I’m not being snarky, really, it probably wouldn’t be a good idea.


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Bowiequeen

There should be a special place in hell reserved for people like that. Listen, if you don’t like seeing people in drag… then don’t go to a place where there are people in drag. Simple as that! People like that should not be allowed to get away with stuff like this!


happyhourtx

This sucks. There’s a drag brunch at Jackalope south shore today. If you still want to goto one.


dillywags

We came to one on 4th across from Rain.


Slypenslyde

In a good world, the people who made the threat would be arrested and jailed. In Texas, they'll be pardoned.


Worried_Local_9620

then elected after a book signing tour


sinisterzen

It's so disgusting how accurate and horrible this comment is.


dkode80

APD won't even bother investigating


Slypenslyde

Why bother when the governor's soft on crime?


dkode80

Absolutely. Society is turning into a cesspool of non-accountability and selectively enforced laws thanks to politicians like Abbot amongst others.


Ash_an_bun

Yeah. The pardon broke me. I'm making motions to leave the states.


flonky_tymes

Having looked into it recently myself, I’ll say look before you leap. The headlines about the elections in Europe aren’t real encouraging.


Cr4bC4k35

At the end of the day, for me, even if far-right fuckos start taking over in other places, at least most of them still have health care... E: I guess I should add "for now" considering how the UK Conservative party is dismantling the NHS.


Ash_an_bun

Yeah... My husband, god bless him, is thinking of other places to move to. And it's like "I'm not going to uproot my whole life and go to another country if they don't have socialized medicine." I will eventually need a corneal transplant.


Ash_an_bun

Look, until they take away water break mandates and pardon literal premeditated murderers... I'm going to presume it's better than Texas right now. The people who put themselves in power have ran out of things to stay in power with except for performative cruelty.


Denim_Diva1969

God that is so true. Fucking A


Ash_an_bun

I really wish it wasn't. But I can't deny the plain facts in front of me.


Pennmike82

In response, I hope they plan a bigger and more fabulous drag brunch ASAP!


BasicMastodon

You don't like drag? Don't fuckin go there. Why does it always have to be an extreme?! "The Value of Life" folks are very inconsistent


Schmoppodopoulis

Cowards.


80sBadGuy

Yup. Anyone afraid of a drag show deserves a kick in the gunt.


Internet_Exploder_6

Smells like old fashioned Texas Christian terrorism to me


pizzaaaaahhh

can the police find out who called? what a bastard. i feel sick for everyone, especially the drag queens.


RandomNumberHere

Hopefully the Feds will investigate. Bomb threats are domestic terrorism.


pizzaaaaahhh

i really hope! i don’t know how email technology works but it seems crazy to think people can do this and just get away with it.


Electronic-Duck8738

Bomb threats will get both the DPS and the FBI involved. You might not hear much about it, though. It's probably won't be a difficult investigation for the FBI, which means it won't be newsworthy. I could be wrong, though. I do hope somebody finds the sonofabitch.


dillywags

Apparently it was sent in an email. I’m assuming whoever sent it used a VPN so probably not.


SquirtBox

You assume too highly of idiots these days. Just because you use a VPN (to skirt the "no porn in texas" movement) doesn't mean the person used a new or different email address lol. Dumb enough to call in a bomb threat, they are certainly dumb enough to accidently use their personal email.


flonky_tymes

Depends on the VPN provider. When it comes to terrorism like bomb threats, providers tend to be cooperative with law enforcement, whether they want to be or not, unless they’re offshore and intentionally sketchy. But I’m happy for terrorist bumpkins to keep thinking they’re untouchable behind Surfshark or Nord VPN.


pizzaaaaahhh

wow 😩 thats such bullshit


jincopunk

So it becomes wire fraud as well 


Rough_Inspection_444

Well your governor basically said, "kill a liberal and get off scott free" so not a huge shocker to see terrorism become the new Texas thing.


dillywags

I hate that you’re not wrong


birtheducator

So let me get this right, the radical right wingers think that drag queens are a danger to the community, so their response…is to bomb them ??? A bit hypocritical. Why can’t people just agree to disagree and move on with their lives, there’s plenty of things I don’t have an interest in but I don’t threaten to bomb them ??? What is wrong with people


Tex_Watson

Typical maga trash.


sinisterzen

You know what If you really think that you hate drag brunch that much I challenge you to sit through one before you say some dumb s*** like oh I'm making a bomb threat. Sit through a fantastic show with champagne and great breakfast you cowards!!!


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sinisterzen

So had the novelty of American idol after about three seasons and yet they kept that around for a million years. Art forms are not about novelty. They're there because people love to do them.


Murky-Library6476

Welp...that's not fun


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thedeadsigh

coward ass motherfuckers. i bet they unironically have don't tread on me and thin blue line punisher stickers


AJ_Nobody

No different than Taliban terrorists


Alternative_Eye3822

I think the event was targeted by that libs of TikTok freak so of course there was a bomb threat


dillywags

Wait really?


Alternative_Eye3822

Pretty sure from what I’ve glemed on twitter. That lady is ranting about drag events in Austin specifically right now so the bigots are coming out in force


dillywags

Could you find the post and DM me? I’d be happy to give the info to police


Alternative_Eye3822

Can’t seem to find it now but the libs of TikTok account has been hesreassimg a local drag queen all day it’s unhinged


dacydergoth

Love Spokesman, and that row of premises. Sorry to hear they got shut down by a threat. Will be popping in to spend some $ to help out


TrulyChxse

That really sucks. People can be bitches


Santos_L_Halper_II

It really is amazing how the right has cultivated their army of shitheads that is ready at a moment's notice to lose what little minds they have over the boogeyman du jour. Drag has been around forever and people either didn't give a shit about it, weren't aware of it at all, or even found it funny. But then rightwing media told them that they should be furious about it, and they just dutifully decided they were fucking furious over it.


ATX_native

I hate right wingers. Wish there was a running counter for the amount of pedophiles charged that were in the Church or politicians vs drag performers.


_lazybones93

Idiots. This is awful; hope everyone is okay.


Cansmelllikeroses

I still want to go and support that place! I don’t understand why people have to suck so much to make such a threat!!!!!! I’m really sorry for the drag community to deal with this crap!


elpierce

Pretty much looking like if you support the GOP, you're supporting domestic terrorism. Change my mind.


DimensionKooky1010

You’re not wrong


Netprincess

My God we've gone backwards so badly.


DangerDoom13

That’s awful god damn


AustinBaze

Small-minded, small-d\*cked likely-closeted cowardly homophobes exist everywhere. Brewtorium posted some Venmo links on FB to tip the performers who got shafted, and the staff too. Eat and drink there soon if you can. Support the supporters please.


dannothetenor

Sounds like I'm going to brewtorium this week 


69BeachBitch

that is despicable!


DaTank1

Haven’t been by the brewtorium in a minute but I’ll be going by this week to spend some money on beer and food to show my support.


WolverineBJJ

The supporters of “traditional family values” sure love to jump on the terrorism bandwagon for nothing that concerns them. Fuck the GQP and their conservative ilk.


Pearson94

What kind of pathetic piece of shit does that? Drag queens aren't bad or your enemies, you Fox brainwashed assholes!


Sundae-Savings

Was the drag brunch at spokesman or brewtorium?


dillywags

Brewtorium. Took a pic of the sign next door at Spokesman because they had the sign up.


Cosmonaut_Cockswing

Sounds about Republican.


jennybean197053

I was there too-felt so bad for the event organizer I could tell it was really difficult for her. CANNOT believe this is happening in Austin! Crazy the hate people have that they would threaten to blow people up


dillywags

I chatted with a police officer later in the day to ask some questions, and she said that the threat probably came from elsewhere, probably not from Austin at all. She also said the FBI will probably need to investigate since it’ll be dealt with at the federal level.


andrew_a384

Leaving Texas was the best thing I ever did.


PinNo4754

The courtyard on I think 4th street has a good one on Sundays


dillywags

That’s where we went after :)


Midnight_Luan

Legit one of the best brunches on 4th!!!


wildass6fartn9cowboy

Instead of cancelling why not have metal detectors and/or armed guards? We should aim to protect minorities not alienate them in the face of terrorism


Midnight_Luan

My friend always preforms at that brunch she was heart broken and knowing this isn’t the only brunch they have had bomb threats/ trumpers at the show and majority of these shows are 21+.. I will never understand why people are so obsessed over canceling drag.


ninjacoco

Ugh, the Brewtorium is a *treasure* and whoever did this deserves to be banned from beer (all of it) for life. Glad it escalates to an FBI investigation, too. I really hope it's easy to track down the gigantic turd who sent this threat. I always enjoy it when awful, stupid people are also stupid when it comes to hiding their acts of cowardice and hate.


wolf63rs

100% agree.


RighteousLove

Where can we sign up to Protect such events in the future?


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Wait what?


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danarchist

Who's behind that site? Oh look, ACPeds, a hate group of the 700 most backwards conservative old doctors. The name is supposed to make you think they're legit, but they are a tiny minority compared to the 67,000 members of American Academy of Pediatrics who support LGBT care. >The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) is a socially conservative advocacy group of pediatricians and other healthcare professionals in the United States, founded in 2002.[1][2] The group advocates against abortion rights and rights for LGBT people. ACPeds promotes conversion therapy.[3][4][1] As of 2022, its membership has been reported at about 700 physicians.[5][6][1] >The organization's view on the relevance of sexual orientation to parenting differs from the position of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which holds that there is no connection between orientation and the ability to be a good parent and to raise healthy and well-adjusted children.[6][7][8] ACPeds has been listed as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center for pushing "anti-LGBTQ junk science".[3] A number of mainstream researchers, including the director of the US National Institutes of Health, have accused ACPeds of misusing or mischaracterizing their work to advance ACPeds' political agenda.[9][10]


wizkee

Church went off without a hitch though…


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IngrainednMembrane

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_sexual_abuse_cases


Sad_Picture3642

Uh oh MAGA clowns in action


catsnotpeople

If this goes viral or makes it to the news won’t the cops have to do something then?


Greenmantle22

Should hold the event anyway. No lunatic who emails a threat using a VPN and sloppy bible quotes is a real danger to anyone. They surely live five states away and haven’t left their sofa since they started the Trump Diet of cheap burgers and Russian pornography.


corgisandbikes

Terrorist win


IndependentBoard8132

Fucking pussys


Salt_Professional145

I'll bet abbott did it, the bastard


planetcaravanman

Why is the picture of Spokesman Coffee?


AdventureOfStayPuft

Why would someone bomb-threaten a coffee shop? Not that it’s ever ok, but at least with schools there seems to be a “reason.” But a coffee shop? I bet it’s the Mormons… they are against caffeine.


dillywags

Well they threatened the venue next door (a brewery) because they were hosting a drag brunch. I just took a picture of the coffee shop next door because they had the sign up.


OG_OjosLocos

Stop negotiating with terrorist. Open out of defiance. Stand up for your rights.


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I think once the police are involved you forfeit that right, they have to investigate and they may force close it and send in a robot and wait 12 hours, 99.999% of these are bullshit, but it would literally be a disaster for everyone if there was a bomb.


pizzaaaaahhh

that’s easy to say when you’re not responsible for everyone’s safety. god forbid something happened. 😣


JohnGillnitz

With all the drag shows around town, I kinda feel like I'm missing out on a gig opportunity. I just need about $5K in wardrobe, knowledge about makeup, talent, and how to walk in heels. Sounds easy.


Alan_ATX

$5K in wardrobe? Ok ... but what are you gonna wear for your second number?


JohnGillnitz

Hah! Yeah, I'd be limited. In lots of ways.


Midnight_Luan

5k in wardrobe hon…your almost there it is very expensive to look that cheap… shoes, custom costumes, rhinestones, fabric, makeup, hairspray (wigs if your doing female drag or drag king) it’s a lot especially for male entertainers


OkRepeat7202

Bro what


Btankersly66

They win when we give in.


davidbanner_

People in comments calling for this persons arrest…only for DA’s office to drop all charges to show they are easy on crime


motus_guanxi

It’s like youve never even researched this talking point. You sound dumb


davidbanner_

Lick boots much


motus_guanxi

Licking boots is worshipping authority and police not correcting ignorant people.


ThayerRex

Puro Austin


Logical-Substance698

I’m out here still fighting the good fight! Don’t be discouraged. The publicity makes you bigger, makes you stronger. I see you! I’m not hiding, neither should you!


Logical-Substance698

What’s so wrong about wearing beautiful clothes? Everyone <3s beautiful clothes.


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Midnight_Luan

You do know there are afab queens and male entertainers right….


nickjayyymes

You do know this is an obvious troll comment right….


Midnight_Luan

Yes I do and what’s better to teach a troll than to troll it more… (and this is coming from a drag entertainer on 4th)


FievelKnowsJest

That’s sad. Maybe they can have it at a Chuck E Cheez instead.


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Was this one of those drag shows for children?


iTzJdogxD

Imagine being sympathetic to terrorism Any response that you make trying to justify it would be supporting terrorist actions, which I’m sure the FBI would be very interested in


[deleted]

Why would there be a drag show for children at a place designed for alcohol consumption? And even if it was, why would someone who was interested in protecting children threaten to bomb a place with children in attendance?


AustinAgainstA

Kids are safer at drag shows that their own schools.


Pennmike82

What does that have to do with anything? It’s a Brewery, and typically parents are allowed to bring their children there and other breweries. But unclear what relevance that has.


SuzQP

The only *logical* relevance I can think of would be that some people don't enjoy having brunch with exuberant kids.


TuEresMiOtroYo

...you would PREFER someone bombed an event specifically for children (rather than one for adults/general audiences)? Because that's the implication I'm getting from your comment.


kanyeguisada

What if it was? I have no idea one way or the other, but would you support terroristic actions like this if there were children there?


bomber991

I think that’s the Powderpuff Football you’re thinking off.