Influencer Sparks Debate with Pink Nail Polish, Recounts Dog Attack
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Influencer Marco Cuccurin sparked a debate on social media by posting a video of himself painting his nails pink and asking if men should wear nail polish.
- Cuccurin's post divided followers, with some praising his confidence and others expressing disapproval, highlighting that painted nails and makeup remain taboo for some.
- The article also recounts a separate incident where Cuccurin and his dog were attacked by another dog, detailing his intervention to save his pet and his subsequent criticism of irresponsible dog ownership.
Croatian influencer Marco Cuccurin has once again captured public attention with a social media post that ignited a lively debate. Cuccurin, known for his participation in "Plesa sa zvijezdama" (Dancing with the Stars), shared a video on Instagram where he is seen painting his nails with pink polish. He accompanied the video with a question to his followers: "What do you think of painted nails on men?" The accompanying on-screen text posed the question: "Guys and nails โ YES/NO?"
The response was immediate and polarized. Many followers voiced their support, commending his confidence and style with comments like "pre pre pre excellent, that's the way, Marco," and "Your nails look fantastic, keep doing them." However, a significant number expressed their disapproval. Some comments included "Everything is awful, but mascara... and you're a man," and "Go ahead with makeup, but please don't paint your nails," and "Be a man." This reaction underscores that painted nails and makeup for men continue to be a taboo subject for a segment of the public.
Separately, the article details a frightening experience Cuccurin recently shared about an attack on him and his dog, Chani. He posted a photo of an injured, bloody finger, visibly shaken. Cuccurin explained that a German Shepherd attacked them, primarily targeting his dog. He described the incident as terrifying, with the attacking dog grabbing Chani by the neck and head. Despite the owner's attempts to intervene, the German Shepherd had Chani in its jaws. Cuccurin, initially in shock, instinctively pulled his dog away. When the attacker didn't release its grip, Cuccurin intervened physically, prying open the dog's jaws and pushing it away. He later threatened the other owner with police and veterinary inspection, emphasizing the need for aggressive dogs to be leashed, muzzled, or trained.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.