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An interesting debate on condoms is taking place in this country. The talk on whether to give high school students’ condoms or not has received mixed reactions, with parents terming the thought evil.
Well, during this World Cup season, we need not look further than Brazil for inspiration on matters condoms.
The country has now become the largest consumer of condoms, with football fans of all ages and races turning to the gadgets to cool off the heat generated by the tournament.
According to CBS sports, a manufacturer is said to have sold more than 2.1 million condoms in a week.
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What has made the gadget become popular is its Brazilian colours and, hold your breath, it tastes like Caipirinha, a top Brazilian drink.
“The devices created a lot of buzz during the lead-up to the tournament as well,” said the online paper.
Caipirinha, an alcoholic drink made of sugarcane and lime is the national drink of Brazil.
So popular has the drink become to visitors during this World Cup season that anything similar to it is flying off the shelves.
By the time the tournament is over, condom manufacturers will have made billions of shillings, certainly more than what we have set aside to fight terrorists or what we’ll spend on free maternity.
