Budapest, June 2025 — In what Hungarian media is calling “the most flamboyant clerical error since the invention of Eurovision,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reportedly signed the wrong decree, inadvertently legalising public displays of glitter, sass, and unlicensed joy.
Over 200,000 people took to the streets of Budapest this weekend for the city’s 30th Pride march, defying Orbán’s usual weekend agenda of frowning at rainbows.
From Threats to Sparkles
The government had warned citizens against “unauthorised celebration,” suggesting anyone caught dancing “with intent to express happiness” could face fines or mandatory exposure to national folk music.
But as it turns out, the legislation prepared by Orbán’s office — intended to restrict ‘propaganda’ — was accidentally overwritten by a junior minister’s Ctrl+V of last year’s Eurovision fan policy.
“We meant to ban flags,” said one unnamed official, “but instead, we guaranteed the right to fabulousness. It’s in subsection 3B: ‘Citizens may be dazzling in public without fear of prosecution.’”
Pride Parade Becomes De Facto National Holiday
Local police, unsure how to respond, simply joined in.
- Riot shields were decorated with rhinestones.
- Water cannons were used to mist overheated drag queens.
- Orbán’s own motorcade was redirected by a conga line.
Meanwhile, Parliament issued a hasty clarification stating:
“We did not intend to authorise sequins, but since the people have spoken—and sung in five-part harmony—we shall allow limited rainbow zones pending review by a heterosexual committee.”
Europe Reacts with Polite Snickering
- Germany applauded Hungary’s “unintentional progress,” suggesting the entire EU might pass human rights laws by typo.
- Poland sent a note that simply read: “Bold. Call us.”
- France offered to host next year’s Pride if Orbán changes his mind, as long as they get first dibs on outfit coordination.