THIS IS JOHNNY.
Johnny is the mascot of Think Contraception, the HSE’s sexual education arm – he pops up at music festivals and colleges to give out free condoms and encourage young people to get STI screenings
While Johnny’s mission is noble, he remains a mysterious figure. Why does he carry around a ukulele? Why the yellow tracksuit? And what exactly is going on on his Twitter account?
Johnny has taken to making memes combining current events and sexual health
Pokémon Go and STIs are a winner of a mix, we’ll admit.
There was this reminder on the romantic holiday that is Pancake Day
Note to self: Do not use Nutella or golden syrup as contraceptives. This will not work. Thank you Johnny!
This needless involvement of poor old Robbie Keane
And NASA
When travelling to outer space, make sure to bring a condom in case of alien sex. Check.
This timely St Patrick’s Day thought
He’s not wrong, like.
This attempt at the salt bae meme
Can’t see the video? Click here.
I mean… yes?
This astute comparison of Monday mornings and gonorrhea
But where can we get treatment for the Mondays? That’s the question.
And his latest effort: “Hey, what about those red iPhones! But also gonorrhea again”
It’s unclear whether Johnny’s memes have inspired people to be more mindful of their sexual health, but they are making them laugh. And sure that’s a win, isn’t it?
