VIDEO: Sydneysiders’ reaction to the giant condom
ON Friday, Sydneysiders heading to work in the CBD in the morning were greeted with a giant, hot pink condom covered over the obelisk monument in Hyde Park.
Organised by LGBTI health promotion body ACON, the “giant condom” will remain there until Wednesday as part of a campaign to raise awareness on safe sex and HIV prevention among men who have sex with men.
The unveiling of the condom has attracted headlines around the country and became a social media sensation, with users using the #giantcondom hashtag to accompany their posts.
On Saturday, the Star Observer visited Hyde Park to ask what passersby thought of the giant condom. These are some of what they had to say:
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Hmm. Sky News UK covered this yesterday and the lion’s share of respondents said it was GREAT and was fantastic to raise awareness. The one idiot Brit (bloody tourist) that was interviewed was mortally offended and said there was no place for it. Anywhere. Teeth-gnashingly annoying.
#Klassy.
I guess this was one of those “Can’t think of anything clever so let’s try for controversial and hope people talk about it” ideas
Inappropriate to be put in Sydney. Only promotes smut
Does no one see the irony that this is a phallic symbol to begin with, and that nobody takes offence at that……until someone covers it? O.o
I think there should be more statues of vaginas in the city. Just sayin’ :p
Why is it Pink? Nobody seems to be able to answer this Question.
I thought it would be red if it’s been erected for World AIDS Day
Not for WAD … it’s the third part of the ‘Ending HIV’ campaign – ie Test More + Treat Early + Stay Safe = Ending HIV.
That’s interesting, cause everyone has been saying its for WAD
Haha! I have to say, I’m a bit disappointed because they cut what Craig told me to say about the fact that everyone loves a giant erection!
why was it put on a sewer vent?
Why not?
safe sex and sewers? I don’t get the connection. somewhere else would have been better. just my 2 cents.
Mort, I would say it was chosen because it’s a massive phallus. Any suggestions for where you would put it?
Mark Hindle Arnaud Michelin you’re famous