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unionworks

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1. In the late 60's

Reply to Luminous Animal (Original post)

Sat Mar 3, 2012, 07:44 PM

Mar 2012

There was a group of folks known as the "Yippies" who specialized in mocking style street theatre. Two of them were members of the "Chicago 7". It seems to be a lost art. Perhaps people have forgotten how effective it was.

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I'd like to see more Mockupy with my Occupy [View all] Luminous Animal Mar 2012 OP

In the late 60's unionworks Mar 2012 #1

I was thinking of the yippies when I saw that picture from Greece. Luminous Animal Mar 2012 #2

Don't forgot the magnificent Wavy Gravy starroute Mar 2012 #3

Humor is the best weapon. n/t ellisonz Mar 2012 #4

Yes it is!!! Magoo48 Mar 2012 #8

Here's a mock protest from a week ago... pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #5

Nice! Luminous Animal Mar 2012 #6

Color me VERY Mockupy-Friendly ... This rocks my cradle 99th_Monkey Mar 2012 #7

That is VERY COOL! KoKo Mar 2012 #9

What am I missing? obliviously Mar 2012 #10

You are not missing anything. It's just a fun photo to share about tactics. Luminous Animal Mar 2012 #11