Seattle-area bar faces backlash over ‘catch the virus’ show

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The owner of the Vessel Taphouse in Lynnwood, Washington, said the Facebook post that caused the backlash was “an ill-advised attempt at humor.”

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The Vessel Taphouse posted on Facebook on Friday, Jan. 21, that people should come see the show, maybe catch the virus or just stay home and whine, The Daily HeraldThe post also said people could enter the bar for a discounted rate with proof of omicron positive test. Owner Steve Hartley said four employees quit and three bands refused to play another show that weekend. Hartley told the newspaper the post was “an ill-advised attempt at humor,” and the responsible employee has been fired.

“We were getting comments that we were trying to infect the public,” Hartley said. “Clearly we have no interest in that. People aren’t going to come and drink if they get sick, and we know that.”

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