General manager says “Crazy People” were making threats.
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL — A sign that sparked a protest outside Harry’s Banana Farm in Lake Worth Beach has been removed by the general manager less than a day after it was posted.
The sign, which referenced former President Donald Trump following an assassination attempt on him, read, “How do you miss a head that’s that inflated?”
It was intended to be humorous, according to Lou De Stout, the bar’s general manager.
De Stout removed the sign on Tuesday following a protest by supporters of Trump. He defended the sign as an exercise of free speech but acknowledged it had upset many.
The removal came swiftly as the controversy surrounding the sign grew, highlighting the tensions around political discourse and public expression.
De Stout showed little remorse for the message itself, saying, “Apparently, I crossed the line, it struck a nerve. I started to think about the threats. I have young staff that have young kids and I can’t have crazy people coming in here.”
