Anyone who participated in the 2015 carnival or followed the articles on celebrity websites came across something apparently different from past carnivals. Gay, lesbian and bi kisses, whether spontaneous or planned, pop up in different parts of the country.
+ Theodoro Cochrane kisses moreno cat at carnival
Not that gay kisses didn’t occur at other carnivals – it always happened a lot! But it was no longer done secretly, in the dark of the cabin, discreetly or away from camera lenses or the news. As if it were a right only for the most "brave".
This time, it was accompanied by the approval of the trio divas – as well as Ivete Sangalo, Daniela Mercury, Preta gil and Claudia Leitte. Encouraging kisses and speaking about non-prejudice, they created a space for gay couples to enjoy themselves like any straight couple. And who would dare disagree with the "owner" of the party?
Therefore, anonymous and even famous people kissed without fear of the outdated "is he?" and with wide media coverage.
The actor Theodoro Cochrane appeared giving a delicious kiss to a mysterious brunette. Then, it was Jean Wyllys's turn to give a sympathetic kiss. And ex-BBB Nathália Casassola kisses ex-Fazenda Angelis Borges. The website Ego, for example, made a specific note: "Gay kiss marks carnival 2015" and brought a gallery of various snogs.
+ Jean Wyllys also kisses at Carnival 2015
But if the kiss was the protagonist and many people had the opportunity to kiss, why is the grade in the title of the article 5?
Despite the free love at the party, videos and news of homophobic attacks also appeared on the internet. Among them, the one against a gay couple and a straight friend who were attacked with sticks by a group of bullies in Ipanema. In other words, between the serpentine, the gay kiss, the work behind the scenes and a stick, we are still in the middle of the catwalk of equality.
