It also sparked a contentious viral debate on social media. The event was widely reported on by the media in the days following, including stories from Fox News and the Daily Mail. The viral debate also spread to other contentious drag-related Pride Month events elsewhere in the U.S. The event became a talking point, particularly among conservatives, that month, inspiring one Texas lawmaker to propose a bill making it illegal to hold a drag show if children are present. A protest was also held in front of the club as the event happened. On the day of the event, several viral videos and photos from it were uploaded to social media, including images of a neon sign reading 'it's not gonna lick itself' over the runway, videos of children walking with the drag queens and videos of drag queens taking money from kids. The event was widely criticized online for purportedly sexualizing children and exposing them to an inappropriate, potentially harmful environment, as well as some alleging it was an attempt to 'indoctrinate kids' into the LGBTQ+ community or groom them. Misster on June 4th, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. Drag The Kids To Pride is a child-friendly drag show event held during Pride Month at the gay club Mr.
