14.08.2026 10:00
A show by a person calling himself the 'Crazy Ice Cream Man' with a woman in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, has sparked major controversy in the country.
Known for his musical and dance-filled ice cream shows, the 'Crazy Ice Cream Man', who turned his route to Azerbaijan after Dubai, made headlines with his performance in Baku. The dance footage filmed with a woman at the city's most central point sparked a wide-ranging debate on Azerbaijani social media.
"ISN'T THIS TOO MUCH?"
The images, captured in the heart of Baku and spreading quickly, drew a flood of reactions from Azerbaijani citizens. Users who argued that the show was not appropriate for local culture expressed their displeasure. In a prominent social media post, the following statements were included: "This is the most central place in Baku; the Crazy Ice Cream Man has moved here from Dubai. Don't you think this is too much? I don't know if this person is Turkish or not, but he is creating prejudice against Turks in our country. I don't know if this is Maras culture or what, but the way things are going does not look good at all..."
SOCIAL MEDIA IS DIVIDED
Following the show, social media users were divided. While some users reacted by stating that such shows harm the social structure and general moral understanding in public spaces, other users argued that the situation was merely a street performance for entertainment and marketing purposes.