Illicit gay photobooth kiss would have gotten both of these guys in serious trouble when the photo was taken in 1953

Photobooths were super popular for homosexuals to keep a memento of their relationship when they were first introduced because of their privacy. Getting developed footage of two people of the same gender kissing in 1950 (as well as being caught in any homosexual activity) would have the subjects charged and sentenced to undergo rehabilitation, it could even land them facing jail time.

I posted more about this couple here

Look at the brass on this guy. I don’t even have the gall to talk to people I like, let alone risk years of misery and humiliation for them. Salute.

^^ if you really love a person, being caught showing that person how much you really love and care for them wouldn’t be humiliating. If you truly loved them and cared for them and you got caught you shouldn’t be humiliated about it.