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Come on, people, wake up and smell the fruit juice - he is clearly meant to be gay with his funny walk and colourful outfit. He is then shot at by someone. It perpetuates violence and makes it appear fun and acceptable to children. - James Walters

It's poking fun at speed-walking. The craziest-looking Olympic sport ever. We all think the same - it looks mental! It's not hitting out at sexual orientation whatsoever ... get a grip! - Gellan Watt

The walker is a wispy blond stereotype, the walk is a swish. Anyone who sees the ad and says seriously it's not making fun of gay people by ...

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