Thursday, July 24, 2025

Brazilian "Snake" Slithers Freely in Japan

A viral Instagram clip posted in June, showed a Brazilian dressed up as a giant snake, slithering through public streets, plazas and subway stations in Japan. 

In the video, the influencer, Junior Caldeirao, is seen wearing a full-body anaconda costume, mimicking the fluid motion of a reptile. 

The video has divided the internet, with some treating it funny, while others criticising it.The video has garnered millions of views, but also sparked widespread criticism and outrage among Japanese netizens, Gateway Hispanic reported. 

It was condemned as "culturally disrespectful" and a "reckless provocation endangering public safety", with some even demanding legal actions, the report noted. 

The incident highlights growing concerns over the impact of social media influencers on the public and the need for greater responsibility and respect for local norms.

Malaysian pair Pearly Tan-Thinaah Muralitharan wasted no time stamping their authority at the China Open, cruising to a 21-8, 21-12 win over compatriots Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee in Wednesday's first-round match. 

The world No. 3, finalists at last week's Japan Open, were in complete control from start to finish, barely giving their world No. 38 opponents a look-in, winning in 24 minutes, as they booked their place in the last 16.

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