A Place in the Sun is one of the most followed soaps in Italy. There are millions of viewers who follow the events of Palazzo Palladini every evening on Rai Tre and, thanks to the pre-evening schedule, also many minors. Is exactly to defend minors, according to some comments, they would have left heavy criticism for the scene of the gay kiss broadcast on the evening of Monday January 2 2023. What is happening?
UPAS, the gay kiss that inflamed souls
Homophobia: this is the only term suitable to describe a part of the comments that appeared on social media following the broadcast of last Monday's episode of Un Posto al Sole. It all started from a scene of a kiss of love, moreover very innocent, between Sasà and Castrese. A kiss that has brought a trail of controversies that appear to be endless and which, days later, continues to be fueled by those who judged it to be a wrong choice and to be condemned.
For several viewers, in fact, it is mistaken that a state television broadcast scenes of a love story between two men or, in any case, of a gay love. This is because, according to some, such scenes would upset minors who, increasingly numerous, follow the Neapolitan soap.
Homophobic phrases on UPAS, the web breaks
Il homosexual kiss between Sasà and Castrese was an integral part ofintention of the authors to give space, in a very popular soap like Un Posto al Sole, too to gay love which is part, to all intents and purposes of our reality. Many, however, have reacted on the web with very fierce criticism. Comments aiming at denigrate and condemn the scene, expressing homophobia at the highest level.
In fact, it is not uncommon to see words expressing the need to avoid these types of kisses or, worse, of define them with the term "disgust". Luckily there are those too, aware that gay love is a form of love that deserves respect in all respects, supports the authors' choice with comments such as the following.
Can you explain to me how a kiss like that can upset a minor?
