Rules From A 1950s Gay Bar

An un-named Miami-area bar tried to make light of the hostile anti-gay atmosphere in the 1950s by posting the following set of sarcastic rules for its patrons to follow. They were published in One Magazine in 1955.

First of all-remember that the customer is never right.

First of all-remember that the customer is never right.

Source: bostonspiritmagazine.com

Before drinking, each customer is to repeat six times “The customer is never right.”

Before drinking, each customer is to repeat six times “The customer is never right.”

Source: nyinexile.com

When a customer wishes to go to the restroom–please raise hand and barmaid will direct you to proper door.

When a customer wishes to go to the restroom–please raise hand and barmaid will direct you to proper door.

Source: jonnodotcom.tumblr.com


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