Hockey fans found a creative way to protest Chick-fil-A at a game this past Saturday.
At a Cincinnati Cyclones game, several fans sneaked some signs onto the “Fan Zam,” a zamboni that people can pay $10 to ride on the ice before the game and during intermissions. The Fan Zam is covered in Chick-fil-A logos because it’s an giant advertisement for the fast food joint.
According to the Cyclones’ Twitter account, some fans brought signs calling out Chick-fil-A’s anti-LGBTQ donations with them onto the Fan Zam, hidden inside birthday signs.
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They then rode around the ice showing signs that read “Chick-fil-A is anti-gay.”
— Jon Feuchter (@Jon_Feuchter) April 14, 2019
Related: Chick-fil-A gave over $1.8 million to anti-LGBTQ groups according to recent tax returns
The Cyclones responded by saying that the protest ruined the “family friendly atmosphere” atmosphere of the game and that all signs would be banned in the future.
During the first intermission a group of protestors riding the Chick-fil-A Fan Zam displayed unacceptable messaging that was hidden inside of a birthday sign. The Cincinnati Cyclones & U.S. Bank Arena do not condone this type of behavior or the messaging expressed. 1 of 2
— xyz-Cincinnati Cyclones (@CincyCyclones) April 14, 2019
These actions do not align with the family friendly atmosphere that we aim to provide. Chick-fil-A has been a wonderful partner and we are thankful for their on-going support. 2 of 3
— xyz-Cincinnati Cyclones (@CincyCyclones) April 14, 2019
The offending parties have been removed from the game and we apologize to anyone that may have been offended by these actions.
— xyz-Cincinnati Cyclones (@CincyCyclones) April 14, 2019
Cincinnati City Council member Chris Seelbach called out the hockey team for claiming to be LGBTQ-friendly but then accepting advertising dollars from Chick-fil-A.
“Can’t have it both ways Cincinnati Cyclones,” he said. “You can’t pretend to be LGBT friendly by hosting a pride night, but also have anti-gay Chick-fil-A as a sponsor.”
