From: inteligencialtda
Igor Guimarães made a “great revelation” on the program [00:00:22]. This personal revelation involved his sexual orientation. He shared this with his closest friends before announcing it publicly [01:32:30].
Initially, he was nervous to speak about it on stage, but he found it a historic moment for himself and for comedy [01:32:53]. He mentioned that if the audience didn’t enjoy it, it wouldn’t matter, as he felt he was doing something necessary [01:37:32].
The Revelation
Igor stated that for him, he knew he was gay and that it was a truth, not a doubt [01:34:28]. This revelation happened during a difficult week for him, particularly around Father’s Day [01:35:49]. He felt he was deceiving people by not sharing his truth [01:35:28]. As he became more mature and aware, he felt he was boycotting himself by not speaking about it [01:36:28]. He believed his coming out wouldn’t cause a bigger impact or negative repercussions [01:38:06]. For him, it was about getting rid of something that bothered him [01:38:22].
The comedian explained that his proximity to Emílio and the show Pânico made him feel comfortable to make the announcement [01:34:11]. He also joked that living with his friend Arianna Nutt made him “turn gay,” implying her influence on his journey [01:36:06]. This revelation was an important step in his personal transformation and redemption journey [01:39:04].
Impact and Activism
Igor believes that simply doing his work and expressing his art in the way he wants is a major form of activism [01:39:42]. He views coexistence as the best form of activism, where people can admire each other’s work and become more accepting [01:40:07]. His approach helped “open the mind” for aspiring comedians, showing that they can do anything [01:43:16].