Murphy's Bar faces backlash over homophobic shirts ahead of A&M-LSU game

Murphy's Bar in Baton Rouge is under fire after unveiling a T-shirt design criticized as homophobic. The shirt made a play on a slur combined with 'Aggie,' referring to Texas A&M. Owner Ty Hingle stated the shirt will no longer be sold and apologized for the oversight, aiming for a welcoming atmosphere. Feminists in Action of LSU condemned the shirt and expressed skepticism over the owner's claims of unintentionality. The controversy comes just days before Texas A&M's upcoming game against LSU on September 26, 2026.

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