Feb 26 • 17:11 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

'Peaky Blinders' hairstyle, 'The Godfather' party: web links Adilsinho to references of mafia characters from series and films

The hairstyle of Brazilian crime figure Adilsinho has led social media users to draw parallels between him and iconic mafia characters from series and movies like 'Peaky Blinders' and 'The Godfather.'

The recent arrest of Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, popularly known as Adilsinho, has sparked a frenzy on social media as users humorously compared his hairstyle to that of infamous fictional mafia figures. Adilsinho, identified by a shaved head with longer hair on top, evokes similarities to Thomas Shelby from the popular series 'Peaky Blinders,' known for its story set in the early 20th century Birmingham crime scene.

As reactions poured in, many netizens took to platforms like X to make light-hearted comments linking the hairstyle to Shelby, cleverly poking fun at the association. Users remarked on how Adilsinho's 'Peaky Blinder' look adds an unexpected dimension to the perception of his identity, as he has been labeled by police as 'the most bloodthirsty of the game of bicho bosses.' Such cultural references illustrate how the contemporary image of crime figures intersects with popular media, further shaping public perception.

The viral nature of this discussion also highlights society's fascination with crime narratives. By drawing a connection between a real-life criminal and beloved fictional characters, the public engages in a form of dialogue about the glamorization of such figures in popular culture. The case resonates beyond the individual, as it calls into question how society understands and represents crime while entertaining the provoke nature of these crossovers between the real and fictional realms.

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