"Ladies Night" Declared Illegal In Minnesota 59
aapold writes "The Minnesota Dept of Human Rights has ruled that Ladies Night bar promotions are illegal in Minnesota, as it violates gender discrimination laws. This stems from a 1994 incident where a bar patron was angered at having to pay a cover charge during such an event and filed a lawsuit."
Old issue (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Wow (Score:2, Funny)
"It's actually really simple."
"If you're a White straight male you can only make fun of other White straight men."
"If you're Black you can make fun of other Blacks and White people."
"If your Hispanic you can make fun of other Hispanics and White people."
"If you're a woman you can make fun of other women and men."
"If you're gay you can make fun of other gays and straight people."
"I have a Black father, Hispanic mother and I'm lesbian so I have all my bases covered."
Re:Old issue (Score:3, Funny)
It's called a kilt you insensitive clod!
Re:Seems Fair. (Score:2, Funny)
I think it's a good thing to admit women to traditionally all-male events. Nobody likes being stuck at a sausage party [wikipedia.org].
Still wondering when /. will allow women to register, comment and vote in polls.
Re:Old issue (Score:4, Funny)