A sign announcing that a small garage on Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton would soon be home to a Hooters restaurant—famous for its hot pants-wearing, buxom waitresses—caused a stir in the community over the weekend.
However, Albert McCoy, the owner of the service station and the land, said the sign was a joke.
“I did not make the sign, and did not put it up,” Mr. McCoy said. “It was put up as a goof. It was up for a few hours Friday.”
Mr. McCoy would not reveal who the jokester was, or explain the thinking behind the prank. The sign was taken down by Saturday, he said.
Mr. McCoy’s garage is slated to become a gas station with a convenience store. The Southampton Town Planning Board gave Mr. McCoy approval for the station and... more
However, Albert McCoy, the owner of the service station and the land, said the sign was a joke.
“I did not make the sign, and did not put it up,” Mr. McCoy said. “It was put up as a goof. It was up for a few hours Friday.”
Mr. McCoy would not reveal who the jokester was, or explain the thinking behind the prank. The sign was taken down by Saturday, he said.
Mr. McCoy’s garage is slated to become a gas station with a convenience store. The Southampton Town Planning Board gave Mr. McCoy approval for the station and... more
You could have both!
Wings and a gold drink while you get an oil change!
Just a thought!
Puros - What I find hilarious is that you think we’re going lead our self to town hall asking for Hooters without a location, franchise and a financial backer. What kind of moron would go to town hall asking for Hooters without anything except a coming soon sign... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Thx for the giggle Puros