The article highlights a clever joke made by the Acadêmicos de Niterói during their Carnival parade, which honored Brazilian President Lula. The joke plays on the word 'conserva' (preserved) and refers to conservative families, encapsulating a complex political concept in a simple visual representation. Despite its creativity, the author suggests that the government is unlikely to appreciate the humor brought forth by the parade and its implications. The author previously noted that Lula risks alienating certain voter demographics, especially evangelical groups, by associating with flattering representations in the carnival. The parade and the joke it presented are unlikely to have garnered any significant support for Lula and may, in fact, have provoked the very groups he attempts to win over. Ironically, the Acadêmicos de Niterói faced demotion as a result of their performance, further complicating the political narrative tied to the event. The article concludes by cautioning against overstating the potential fallout from this incident, as the election is still months away. The media landscape will likely shift focus, and by the time the election approaches in October, this particular event may be largely forgotten, allowing Lula another opportunity to reshape his electoral strategy.