What wrong with this picture (two girls kissing in train station)

Earlier this week, Brazilian commuter Nelson Felippe was deeply offended by a scene he witnessed on a train platform.

He proceeded to take a photo, and express his disapproval on Facebook, after which the image was shared more than 100,000 times in 24 hours.

In the picture, taken on a train platform in Rio de Janeiro, two women hug and gaze into each others' eyes, but the source of his outrage soon becomes clear in a post that cleverly spoofs conservative attitudes

Can you guess what he's talking bout?

do not wish ill of anyone, but people should be preserved. [They] are challenging social conventions, and this can be dangerous.

Continuing with what the unknowing reader assumes at this point is a homophobic rant, the next part of the post starts to become confusing. 

'If after a tragedy strikes, or worse, if someone dies, who will put the blame on who? On me? Worst of all is the example for children.

Suddenly it becomes clear what Felippe, who works at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, is really warning against - with his tongue firmly in this cheek. 

'What would happen to a child who sees this scene every day? 

'Kids will think it's normal to wait for the subway on the yellow line. So, don't act like that guy over there. 

'Follow the example of the girls.'

It seems the Brazilian commuter was in fact observing a public transport safety regulation, which the man in the far top-right is clearly breaking.

Felippe warns others not to follow in the delinquent man's footsteps.

The post has received thousands of comments with users applauding his witty way of exposing homophobia.

Leando Da Silver wrote: 'Great text. Shows that do not need to be boring to combat homophobia.'

Celia Rodrigues added: 'There are people that judge before concluding the reading.'

 


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