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May 4, 2012
Brooklynites sound off on Hooters’ efforts to open near Barclays Center
Residents split on whether chain should come to borough
NY Daily News
by Joseph Tepper, Lore Croghan and Erin Durkin
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Hooters’ march on Brooklyn may have been rebuffed by some property owners near the new Nets arena, but the busty chain is reportedly scouting other spots in the neighborhood. And while Hooters’ interest drew howls of protest from many in the area, others say critics should relax and enjoy Hooters’ wings and good clean fun. Here’s a sampling of opinions from around the borough:
City Councilwoman Letitia James (D-Prospect Heights):
“I think Hooters is offensive to women, and I think Hooters is an affront to the women’s movement, and I think we have enough hamburger restaurants that have located on Flatbush Ave. and Vanderbilt Ave. in the last year. I think we have enough establishments that are serving alcohol. Flatbush Ave. is often referred to as booze ally, and do we don’t need booze and boobs on Flatbush Ave.”
Steve Edmilao, 41, Barclays Center construction worker:
“You just got to be open minded. I go there for beer, wings, and the whole nine yards. Just let the business flow in and uplift the Brooklyn area."
Jessica Greer Morris, Executive Director of Project Girl Performance Collective, based in Brooklyn Heights:
“Hooters claims to be giving opportunity to college age women in need of work. We have a girl who is valedictorian of her class in Brooklyn who cannot afford college. Does she have to have large breasts and wear a tight shirt to be able to afford college? Is this the best we can offer our children? Every day, we work with young girls and see how institutions like Hooters contributes to their low self-esteem. Hooters is not about empowering girls, it is about objectifying them.”
NoLandGrab: We think it's "the whole nine yards" that some people find objectionable. And really, anyone who claims Hooters wings are "the best" has never been anywhere near Bonnie's Grill.
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Posted by eric at May 4, 2012 11:06 AM