The Chick-fil-A store opening in Toronto is already going through its first wave of protests, as activists from LGBTQ and Animal Rights groups assemble to fight the tyranny of Chick-fil-A and their delicious chicken.
The Chick-fil-A store opening in Toronto is already going through its first wave of protests, as activists from LGBTQ and Animal Rights groups assemble to fight the tyranny of Chick-fil-A and their delicious chicken.
As videos emerge, some outsiders watch in confusion, unsure of what their watching.
One video posted by The Ryerson shows a person standing in front of a sign that reads, “NOT IN OUR CITY. UNITED AGAINST HATE”
Large protest outside of Toronto’s new @ChickfilA location. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/w2apJljqUq
— The Ryersonian (@theryersonian)
One photo shows a man waiting in line with what appears to be a MAGA hat, the well known red cap that US President Donald Trump’s fanbase wears.
To the folks wearing #MAGA hats in line at @ChickfilA in Toronto, all you're doing is proving how hateful you are. pic.twitter.com/CmVj3LSGpJ
— Intolerant of Intolerance ? (@AllyDietrich)
Another video shows a large group of people rallying around, chanting “Hey hey, Ho-ho, homophobia’s got to go!” Many carry signs politely telling Chick-fil-A to “Cluck off.”
People are protesting outside the opening of #Toronto's first Chick-fil-A location – ? @RonaldJayQ pic.twitter.com/rmUTnAEo47
— blogTO (@blogTO)
Protestors have come out in full force baring signs that combine both the LGBT movement and animal rights movements together. For example, one sign reads “Chick-fil-A, dead body with a side of homophobia,” a sign referencing Chick-fil-A’s controversies regarding charitable donations made to organizations which some deem “homophobic.”
We’re still here, protesting at 1 Bloor Street East. Come down, come down, wherever you are and join us in asking hate, discrimination, and Chick-fil-A to #CluckOff. pic.twitter.com/qY4jaiahYy
— The 519 (@The519)
Protestors intend to rally all weekend, but the Chick-fil-A, located on 709 Yonge St in Toronto, plans to remain open and serve customers all weekend—besides Sunday, of course.
UPDATE: more photos are flooding in of the event as crowds continue to grow.
Some animal rights activists have staged a “die-in” outside of the Chick-fil-A, laying down with their protest signs, pretending to be dead.
Animal rights activists now staging a die-in outside the #ChickfilA’s front entrance. pic.twitter.com/vUmToWssuA
— Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal)
One activist, megaphone in hand, wanted to bring attention to the “oppressed bodies of the chickens,” as well as factory farming.
Protester addresses the crowd on a megaphone outside the #ChickfikA store. pic.twitter.com/AEao19ggyE
— Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal)
This story is developing and will be updated.
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