Alright Leo, so let's chat about something super important, the LGBT+ scene, or lack thereof, in Botswana and Zimbabwe. You ready to dive into '19. LGBT+ Friendly Atmosphere'?
Hmm! LGBT+ friendliness... Sounds like a beauty contest for rainbows. Hehe! But seriously Mira, Botswana and Zimbabwe... are we expecting Pride parades with elephants or more like, uh, crickets chirping?
Hehe! Elephants in tutus, now that’s a YouTube thumbnail waiting to happen! Ooh! But jokes aside, Botswana has actually been making some surprising moves lately, haven't they? I mean, weren’t they the ones who decriminalized samesex conduct? Wow!
Aha! Botswana, the unexpected ally! Who would've thought? Maybe they figured out that happy people spend more on safaris. Hehe! But Zimbabwe on the other hand… isn't it still kinda stuck in the, shall we say, 'stone age' on this issue?
Oops! Stone age might be a bit harsh, Leo! But yeah, Zimbabwe's got a tougher rep, doesn’t it? Legally, it’s still not great, and socially, I'm guessing holding hands with your samesex partner in public might get you more stares than applause. Ouch!
Stares? More like raised eyebrows and maybe a sermon thrown in for free. Hahaha! Zimbabwe, where 'love is love' might get you a sideeye and a lecture about 'traditional values'. Ahhh! You know, the traditional values that apparently don't include basic human rights.
Hehe! Oh, Leo! But you know, even with the legal win in Botswana, I bet it's still not all sunshine and rainbows, right? Changing laws is one thing, changing hearts and minds, that’s a whole different safari! Hmm!
Exactly Mira! Decriminalization is a fantastic first step, like finally admitting coffee is essential in the morning. Ahhh! But social acceptance? That’s like waiting for a cheetah to patiently pose for a selfie. Hehe! It takes time, and probably a lot of awkward family dinners.
Awkward family dinners! Ooh! You just painted such a vivid picture, Leo! But seriously, for anyone in the LGBT+ community thinking of visiting or moving, it sounds like Botswana is at least inching forward, offering a glimmer of hope, while Zimbabwe might still be… well, a bit behind on the times. Hmm!
'Inching forward' is putting it mildly, Mira. More like 'baby steps in the right direction, while occasionally tripping over a legal hurdle'. Hehe! Zimbabwe? Let's just say you might want to pack extrathick skin and maybe a good lawyer, just in case. Whoa!
Whoa! Lawyer up before you pack your rainbow flag for Zimbabwe, got it! Hahaha! It’s a bit sobering, isn't it? To think that in some parts of the world, just being yourself is still such a battle. Ouch!
Ouch is right Mira! It's like, come on world, can’t we just agree that love and happiness shouldn't have a 'gender preference' setting? Aha! Maybe we should start a global campaign: 'Hugs for Human Rights'!
Ooh! 'Hugs for Human Rights'! I love it Leo! We could sell tshirts! Make it a YouTube series! Wow! But in the meantime, for anyone listening and planning a trip, it sounds like for LGBT+ travelers, Botswana is the slightly less bumpy road of these two, but still, always good to do your homework, right?
Homework? Definitely! And maybe pack a phrasebook with 'Where is the nearest LGBT+ friendly coffee shop?' in Setswana and Shona. Hehe! Just in case. You never know when you might need a caffeine and ally boost. Ahhh! Speaking of coffee, mine's getting cold.
Hehe! Always back to coffee, Leo! But yeah, point taken. LGBT+ friendliness: Botswana, cautiously optimistic. Zimbabwe, approach with caution and maybe a dash of humor… to lighten the mood, not to offend! Ooh! Shall we move on to something slightly less… legally complex?