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This is the moment that raised eyebrows when a Spanish Carnival troupe paid tribute to late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, by zipping through the streets in Cadiz on electric wheelchairs.
The impressive stunt was performed at a contest to find acts to perform in this year’s Carnival of Cadiz. It will take place around mid-February.
Twelve men in gray suits and wigs marched through the streets before taking the stage to perform a 30-minute musical show.
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The group – called ‘Una chirigota en teoría’ – sat in wheelchairs and mimicked the posture and robotic voice of the legendary physicist, who died in 2018 after living with motor neurone disease (MND) for more than 50 years.
As confetti fell, the group sang songs that paid tribute the Brits’ groundbreaking scientific work at Cambridge University.
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Miguel Angel Llull, the leader of the group, said: “Don’t take it personally. It’s just a joke.”
The group wants to raise awareness about MND, and has said that they will donate 12 wheelchairs for patients who need support.
A video of the parade went viral on social media. According to one user, “Hawking likely would have found it hilarious.” He was a man of humor about himself and his life.
Another added: “Many people don’t understand the Spanish sense of humour – it’s not intended to offend, it’s done for a good cause!”
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