Guilherme Faria Tomaz, a 19-year-old who went missing for five days while hiking in Pico do Paraná, has become the subject of a humorous costume at the carnival in Olinda. Despite the serious nature of his disappearance, the incident gained a light-hearted twist on social media after his hiking partner, Thayane Smith, stated that she left him behind due to his 'stressful' and 'slow' hiking style. This comment quickly spread online, resulting in memes that parodied the situation.

In a creative turn, 27-year-old businessman Guilherme Ícaro dressed up in a costume replicating Thayane's gear from the hiking trip, complete with a lime-green hat and a sign that humorously invited onlookers to "let's go hiking?". His outfit was a playful nod to the narrative developing around the incident, which has now become a blend of concern and comedy within the Brazilian online culture. The costume reflects a broader trend in which serious events are often juxtaposed with humor, especially in the context of carnival festivities.

This transformation of a serious situation into a playful carnival costume also raises questions about societal responses to misadventures and tragedies — demonstrating how fast narratives can shift in the digital age. While the original event carried real-life implications and highlighted the dangers of hiking unprepared, the social media reaction and subsequent carnival celebration illustrates a cultural tendency to cope with tragedies through humor and creativity.