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<\/p>\nAustralia Celebrates Coming Out, with Condiments : WATCH<\/b><\/p>\n
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The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Association publicized\u00a0a clever metaphor for coming out in a new video<\/a> entitled \u201cThe Big Deal\u2013#EqualLove\u201d to coincide with the city\u2019s iconic LGBT-friendly celebration.<\/p>\n Written and directed by Armand de Saint-Salvy,\u00a0the clip\u00a0features\u00a0a\u00a0backyard birthday celebration for a father attended by his\u00a0large family. With everyone greedily drenching their food with barbecue sauce, Dad notices his son, accompanied by an apparent boyfriend, is not doing likewise. When questioned, the young man<\/a> slowly gets to his feet, takes a deep breath, and declares, \u201cDad, I\u2019m\u00a0a tomato sauce [ketchup] man<\/a>. Always have been.\u201d<\/p>\n His father is momentarily stunned, and leaves to collect himself. He returns shortly, to everyone\u2019s relief, and embraces his son. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a party to get started,\u201d he then announces. The mock melodrama ends with a funny observation from Gran.<\/p>\n In an intriguing footnote, the lovers are wearing matching rings, in a country where marriage equality is still not legal and remains in limbo<\/a>.<\/p>\n Says Saint-Salvy, \u201cIn the lead up to Mardi Gras, we thought there was a great opportunity to contribute to the chorus of voices calling for equality. We wanted to make a film that speaks to everyday Australians. A spot that would entertain them, but is laced with a clear social conscious subtext.\u201d<\/p>\n We are left with\u00a0the poignant message: \u201cA simple difference shouldn\u2019t be a big deal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The post Australia Celebrates Coming Out, with Condiments : WATCH<\/a> appeared first on Towleroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n