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What’s New York Scumbag Carl Paladino Doing At A Buffalo Gay Bar?

Roxy’s, a gay bar in Buffalo that celebrated its 10th birthday this month, had a special guest last night: the failed gubernatorial candidate, Buffalo local, and poop festishist Carl Paladino. Don’t remember him? Oh, he’s just the man who said he “just think[s] my children and your children would be much better off and much more successful getting married and raising a family, and I don’t want them brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equally valid and successful option — it isn’t.” Oh, and the same guy whose real estate firm Ellicott Development Company that used to play landlord to two of the town’s gay bars before things changed.

A Reddit user spotted (uploaded?) the photo, which we cross-checked against Roxy’s official Facebook page. And wouldn’t you know it, the neon figure behind him also appears in this photo, featuring a bartender with the same neon figure. (Here’s another shot from a different angle.)

We don’t know why Carl was there (fundgayser?) who or he went home with (a go-go dancer?), but one thing is for sure: that ain’t his wife Cathy. You know, the one he cheated on and fathered another child with. But hey, maybe going to the gay bars is the step Carl must take before hopping aboard one of those “disgusting” gay pride parade floats he loves so much.

Where will Carl pop up next?

By:           Max Simon
On:           Feb 27, 2011
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  • 14 Comments
    • No. 1 · Michael W.

      What ever happened to his hot nephew? Maybe they patched things up and the experience is affording Uncle KKKarl the chance to become more open and accepting of the lad. Who knows, he could wind up an ally in the battles that lie ahead. Then maybe I’ll stop calling him KKKarl.

      Feb 27, 2011 at 6:05 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 2 · greenmanTN

      @Michael W.: Don’t hold your breath.

      Feb 27, 2011 at 6:11 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 3 · Chris

      Roxy’s is a lesbian bar. There are no (male) go-go dancers that I know of. Oh, and Carl Paladino is a douchebag.

      Feb 27, 2011 at 7:57 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 4 · H. Garfield

      Interesting aside…Buffalo music maven Pam Swarts approached Mr. Paladino and asked politely, “Mr. Paladino, what are you doing in a gay bar?” His response? He had her and her friends thrown out. Sweet.

      Feb 27, 2011 at 8:22 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 5 · noblesoul

      I find it disturbing that Carl Paladino had the POWER to throw someone out of a gay bar after his disparaging remarks about homosexuals. What does this say about the ownership? The money guy gets to stay no matter what he does?

      Feb 28, 2011 at 9:46 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 6 · scott ny'er

      @noblesoul: Money and power rule all. It’s the way of the world.

      Feb 28, 2011 at 9:50 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 7 · noblesoul

      I know, but c’mon. That’s like Gigi’s (amazing soul food restaurant, primarily african american patronage) kicking out a patron cause Michael Richards said they should.

      Feb 28, 2011 at 11:05 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 8 · shaquita

      carl paladino like many straight men are ok with lesbians but is disgusted by gay men, i cant wait till jason sees this

      Feb 28, 2011 at 11:56 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 9 · joe K

      I thought he lease the space to the bar, I know it came out during the campaign.

      I don’t see what the big deal is, he has the right to go anywhere he wants.

      Feb 28, 2011 at 12:13 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 10 · Taylor Siluwé · Member · 236 comments

      @noblesoul: Good one.

      @joe K: Sure he has the right to be there. But we have the right to make note of it, and discuss.

      Feb 28, 2011 at 4:45 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 11 · Jamie

      I’m the bartender in the other photo. Please take it down! First of all I think this article is stupid. Second, don’t make my place of employment deal with this “visit” long after it happened. It’s over. He doesn’t come there every week. geez!

      Feb 28, 2011 at 5:10 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 12 · jess

      “Where will he pop up next?” I like the idea of Paladino being a Where’s Waldo of the queer world On a float @ NYC Pride? On the back of a Dyke on Bikes’ bike? @ Lucky Chengs or whatever drag/transgender thing is in NYC now. Behind a glory hole? YOU NEVER KNOW.

      Mar 1, 2011 at 12:19 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 13 · Shannon1981 · Member · 1676 comments

      I went to Roxy’s when I lived in Buffalo. Its a lesbian bar, and good ole Carl was probably hoping to take a couple of chicks home for a 3some, like many str8 guys who hate/are disgusted by gay men but turned on by gay/bi girls. And how the hell did he get anyone thrown out? IDGI.

      Mar 1, 2011 at 12:32 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag
    • No. 14 · mattsy

      ABOMINABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Mar 1, 2011 at 1:08 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · Flag

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