In a classic case of event-hosting faux pas, a local meet-up group, Club Urban Diversion, decided to play it fast and loose with the Hunky Jesus Contest. Instead of putting the spotlight where it truly belongs, on the iconic Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, they blasted out an unauthorized Facebook invite that was met with a wave of backlash faster than you can say ‘blasphemy’.

The invite was like a bad joke; it included a membership fee for an event that has always been as free as a soul searching for true acceptance. This was bound to stir the pot, and stir it did, racking up nearly 1,000 RSVPs that had folks thinking this was the official gathering, when in fact, it was pure impostor material.

This not-so-subtle appropriation of one of San Francisco’s most beloved events comes after previous antics by the group, including charging for a Valentine’s Day pillow fight that had been whipped up by love and pillows for two decades at no cost. Just when you thought they couldn’t dig a deeper hole, they buried themselves under a mountain of user outrage as they tossed a version of the invite that lacked any mention of the Sisters or their mission.

“We’re excited to put on our annual Easter celebration, which has been happening since 1979,” said Sister Vina Sinfurrs, with a hint of exasperation that’s all too relatable. The invite even misrepresented details about the event, like throwing it in the wrong location, serving up lies alongside the faux cheers.

Angered patrons quickly took to the comments to express their thoughts, piling on as the event page became a battleground of social dissatisfaction. They clearly underestimated the fierce loyalty of the LGBTQ+ community, which roared its disapproval louder than any preacher.

Surprisingly, Club Urban Diversion did a quick 180 once the backlash blew up. In less than 36 hours, they dialed it back, updating their post to properly credit the Sisters and even pulling the invite entirely.

With the lesson learned and apologies exchanged, the sisters still welcomed the approach of forgiveness, proving that not all saviors need to wear capes. After all, on Easter Sunday, April 20, you can expect a delightful celebration in Dolores Park, complete with a children’s Easter spectacular and maybe even a little redemption, free of charge. As for Club Urban Diversion? They might want to take a break from the event promo scene, or consider some etiquette training.

In the end, the Sisters stood proud, emphasizing community over conflict. So, if you choose to attend the Hunky Jesus Contest this year, remember: it’s all about the true spirit of togetherness, and knowing who really deserves the spotlight.