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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carsen Holaday

Viral lesbian bar that received backlash over mask mandate being eyed for Hollywood adaptation

The Boston Globe is fielding inquiries regarding a potential adaptation of its recent viral article - (Lane Turner/Globe Staff)

A popular story about a lesbian bar in Massachusetts has gone so viral that Hollywood studios are now considering potential adaptations for the article, according to an industry report.

On September 22, the Boston Globe published the piece in question, titled “A Western Mass. lesbian bar required KN-95 masks. When it changed the rules, all hell broke loose.” The article, written by Annalisa Quinn, quickly became a hot topic on social media feeds and sparked online discussions and think pieces on all corners of the internet — and the buzzy conversation has apparently made its way over to film and TV executives.

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