In a strongly worded opinion piece, comedian and doctor Michael Akadiri has argued that public displays of affection (PDAs) on the morning commute should be banned, describing them as 'abominable to watch'. Writing for an online publication, Akadiri stated that hugging, kissing, and even sitting on each other's laps on public transport during the morning rush hour are unacceptable.
Akadiri, a married father of two, clarified that he is not against love in general. He expressed support for romance in the evenings or after a night out, acknowledging that a drink or two can lead to uninhibited behaviour. However, he questioned the need for such displays at 8am on a Tuesday morning, arguing that nothing should arouse people at that hour and that anyone feeling 'randy' should stay home until the urge subsides.
The doctor suggested that morning PDAs should be treated similarly to being under the influence of drink or drugs, advocating that individuals should 'relieve themselves fully' before returning to work to spare other commuters from witnessing early morning 'lip-locking'. He jokingly proposed the creation of a 'British tonguing police' (BTP) to enforce the ban, with offenders sent directly to jail.
Akadiri, who is set to embark on his 'Don't Call Me Uncle' tour across the UK and Ireland in 2026, concluded by stating he is happy for couples in love—but asked them not to express it in his face first thing in the morning.
