When Public Decency Takes a Holiday: Mark Carney and a Pink Thong Walk Into a Parade...

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Alright Canada, gather ‘round. We’ve got a sight gag that’s part political theatre, part festival frenzy, and all shades of “what just happened?” Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a suit that screams “serious policymaker,” was caught mid-hug with a fellow parade-goer who’s rocking... wait for it... a neon pink thong.

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Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m all for freedom of expression and we aren’t in the business of policing outfits. But here’s the question: are Vancouver’s streets the right place for a public figure to get chummy with what looks like a skimpily-clad beach day?

This isn’t your neighbourhood block party—it’s a national stage, and our PM’s cozy photo-op with a guy wearing less fabric than a band-aid sure sends a message, whether he intended it or not.

Remember when Pride was about protest, about fighting to be seen and respected? These days, it seems the message got a little lost somewhere between glitter and G-strings. And honestly, for all the folks just trying to walk downtown without feeling like they stumbled onto a circus act, it’s a bit much.

Politicians getting involved? Fine, support the rights, back the laws. But parading alongside what’s basically a walking bikini ad crosses from solidarity into spotlight chasing on a scene that not everyone signed up for.

So maybe here’s a thought: celebrate, express, enjoy—but maybe save the half-naked parties for where they belong. Private venues, adult-only zones, backyards with the blinds drawn—pick your spot. Keep the streets open for all Canadians, whether in suits, jeans, or something in-between.

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