After Erin Davies' Volkswagon Beetle was vandalized with anti-gay graffiti, she made a choice: instead of hiding what happened, she drove it across North America to spark conversations about hate, visibility, bullying, and courage.

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The Rainbow Bug Book

The original Fagbug has traveled more than 300,000 miles and has visited hundreds of schools, colleges, communities, and events.

What is Fagbug?

Fagbug began after Erin Davies' Volkswagon Beetle was vandalized because of a rainbow sticker. The car was spray-painted with anti-gay slurs, but instead of removing the words right away, Erin used the car to start public conversations about homophobia, hate crimes, and bullying.

What began as an act of hate became a national awareness project, two documentaries, a speaking program, and a rainbow wrapped symbol of resilience and visibility.

A Rolling Piece of LGBTQ+ History

The Fagbug is entering a new chapter as the original rainbow Volkswagon Beetle becomes part of a museum exhibition at the NYS Museum in New York.

Visitors who see the car in person can come here to learn the full story and follow the next chapter of the project.

Watch the Films

Fagbug

The original documentary follows Erin after her car was vandalized.

Fagbug Nation

The sequel follows Erin's mission to take the Fagbug to all 50 states.

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*Book cover mockup for illustrative purposes only.

A joyful children's book inspired by the true story of the Fagbug - teaching kids about kindness, courage, and the power of being true to yourself.

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Based on a true story

Encourages empathy & inclusion

Perfect for ages 4-10

Beautifully illustrated for little readers

Meet

Erin Davies

Erin Davies is the filmmaker, speaker, author, and activist behind Fagbug — the rainbow Volkswagen Beetle that became a national symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility after it was vandalized with anti-gay graffiti.

Rather than erase the hate, Erin took the car on the road and turned it into a moving conversation about bullying, courage, acceptance, and resilience. Since then, Fagbug has inspired two documentaries, a national speaking program, and now a children’s book, The Rainbow Bug – with classroom readings.

Through her films, talks, and storytelling, Erin helps audiences see how one act of hate can become a powerful invitation to kindness, understanding, and change.

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