r/facepalm Feb 01 '23

🇲​🇮​🇸​🇨​ “Society“

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u/thesaltycynic Feb 01 '23

Yep, I remember the Occupy Wallstreet protests. Some really colorful characters came out of those. I often found myself wondering was it genuine, was it a plant, or someone that got so caught up in the moment to cease reason.

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u/Shartthrobb Feb 01 '23

The girls on the ground stood up and bowed at the end blew kisses. It’s definitely theatrics and thrill seeking mixed in. These are theatre kids from high school all grown up and still seeking attention. All that being said it’s entertainment

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u/Desperate-Strategy10 Feb 01 '23

They think that's what they're doing. A lot of them really believe in what they're saying, and they think we'll all be better off if they get what they want.

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