Regardless of being produced to advertise Oslo Satisfaction in Norway, a newly launched quick movie conveys a message that everybody can perceive, no matter their native language.
The video illustrates why the rainbow flag conveys a robust message to members of the LGBTQ+ group. It tells them they’re welcome.
The video was posted on Oslo Satisfaction’s social media accounts final week. On Fb, it’s already obtained 1.5 million views. An accompanying caption, in Norwegian, says, “There’s lots of speak about what the rainbow colours imply lately. The reply is sort of easy: Displaying who you might be – or who you stand with – isn’t only a ornament. It signifies that there’s room for you, that you simply belong and that you simply’re protected.”
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It begins with a person boarding a prepare. He sits along with his legs crossed. One other man, who he presumes to be straight, sits throughout from him. Our man, self-conscious, uncrosses his legs.
Nevertheless, the stranger then will get out his cellphone and places it to his ear. As he does so, a rainbow wristband pokes out from his sleeve. The primary man, seeing the wristband, visibly relaxes.
In one other scene, a queer couple order a cab. They’re uncertain whether or not to carry palms till they see a rainbow sticker within the taxi saying ‘Trygg’ (Norwegian for ‘protected’).
Watch beneath.
On Instagram, it’s now Oslo Satisfaction’s most-liked posting, with over 120,000 likes.
The video has additionally picked up traction on X.
Why do I show the rainbow? Since you are protected to be your self round me. (Thanks, Oslo Satisfaction) pic.twitter.com/LTimqodoh9
— ᒪᗩᑎᑕᗴ 🏳️🌈 He/Him (@LanceUSA70) May 30, 2025
Many praised it for evocatively capturing the actual concern many queer folks really feel about being themselves in public.
My coronary heart breaks watching this, how can anybody undergo life residing with such concern? You are all protected in my house 🙏
— Avonie (@Islandlatte) May 31, 2025
Actually impressed me so as to add 🏳️🌈 Thanks for this fantastically executed message Lance. 🫂❤️ pic.twitter.com/Er4coXL8dY
— Denise Henwood (@DeniseHenwood) May 30, 2025
Satisfaction Month
The video, after all, couldn’t have arrived at a greater time. It coincides with the beginning of Satisfaction Month. Though some family identify manufacturers have decreased their seen assist of Satisfaction and DEI insurance policies in current months, many others nonetheless need to use a rainbow to ship a message.
Sesame Avenue has gone viral and prompted predictable right-wing outrage with a social media put up marking Satisfaction Month. It options a picture of cartoon characters in rainbow colours holding palms.
On our avenue, everyone seems to be welcome. Collectively, let’s construct a world the place each individual and household feels cherished and revered for who they’re. Completely happy #PrideMonth! pic.twitter.com/6JJFhxO9dC
— Sesame Avenue (@sesamestreet) June 1, 2025
The New England Patriots soccer staff elicited related fury — and reward — with its unequivocal assist for Satisfaction Month.
We have fun collectively 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/TfltyYpTnz
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 1, 2025
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