It was a temporary stunt as part of a city-wide cleanup. The goal was to give a “first class experience” to commuters.

  • The Picard Maneuver@piefed.worldOPEnglish
    17·
    1 month ago

    I had the same question. Every photo I could find of the event had this guy censored. Or it’s just a photo error that looks like censorship?

    Edit: wait, I think I found the answer. It looks like there was a guy walking in front of him, and someone tried to edit that out in some versions of this photo.

    • Ghostie@lemmy.zipEnglish
      5·
      1 month ago

      It looks to me like the colorizing was done by AI and it got all wonky on that part.

      • cabbage@piefed.socialEnglish
        3·
        1 month ago

        I also find it fascinating how it messed up the “FEED THE KITTY” “IT WON’T BITE” in the subway advertisement. “IT WAWT WTE”