In a stunning turn of events that has left the town of Hollyweird in a state of utter, fabulous chaos, Mayor Mildred McMillan, a woman whose previous political stances were as beige as her previous wardrobe, has banned all rainbow decorations from public spaces while simultaneously transforming her mayoral office into a dazzling, technicolor explosion of LGBTQIA+ pride.
The ban, McMillan claims, was enacted due to concerns about 'visual clutter' and 'over-saturation of the color spectrum,' citing a disturbing rise in reports of 'excessive joy' amongst the populace. However, sources close to the mayor (who wish to remain anonymous because they're still recovering from the impromptu glitter bomb attack that coincided with her 'coming out' party) suggest a different story.
'It's all part of her master plan,' whispers one source, identified only as 'Chad, the Intern Who Saw Too Much.' 'She banned rainbows to make her own rainbow office stand out. It's a 'reverse psychology' tactic she learned from watching RuPaul's Drag Race. Pure genius, really.'
McMillan's office now boasts a kaleidoscope of rainbow-hued furniture, walls painted in a dizzying spectrum of colors resembling a unicorn's psychedelic vomit, and a disco ball that reportedly emits a low-frequency hum that encourages spontaneous interpretive dance.
'This isn't just about rainbows, darlings,' McMillan declared in a press conference streamed live on TikTok, while wearing a bedazzled sequined jumpsuit and a rainbow afro wig. 'This is about visibility! About celebrating the vibrant tapestry of our diverse community! About finally letting my inner Bob Ross meet my outer Lady Gaga! Prepare for a Pride parade... IN MY OFFICE!'
Conservative groups have predictably condemned the mayor's actions, citing 'moral decay' and a 'slippery slope' towards rampant happiness. One particularly irate spokesperson for the group 'Straight But Not Narrow-Minded' (their name's a whole other story) fainted during the press conference, apparently overwhelmed by the sheer joyousness of it all.
Meanwhile, the city’s residents seem largely unfazed. Most are too busy snapping selfies in front of the mayoral office's dazzling display or practicing their voguing in the newly-installed 'Pride-Spin' dance floor. It seems that, in Hollyweird at least, the only thing more vibrant than the rainbows is the ongoing debate over their meaning.