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[–] bl_r@lemmy.dbzer0.com 50 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Parts of CT are KKK strongholds.

I have a friend who used to live there and he told me his town had some prominent klansmen there, and there were rallies a town or two away.

[–] JovialMicrobial@lemm.ee 14 points 3 months ago (3 children)

In the past they've been socially aware enough to keep it to themselves. Since Trump became a thing they've gotten bold.

I live in New England so I'm close-ish to where this happened... I'd like to throw something on them like wine to stain their ghost costumes but who knows if thats legal and i dont want to end up in jail since i have responsibilities to people other than just me.

Is tossing glitter on them not assault? I want something that sticks and makes it so they don't want to wear that outfit anymore. Glitter that's fine enough never comes out.. because it's micro plastics. I normally avoid glitter but feel this might be an exception. Any other ideas non-violent ideas to make them feel unwelcome??

[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

Wine is probably a civil matter, right? They'd have to take you to court under their real name to recover damages.

[–] Tazerface@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

A super soaker full of pink clothing dye. I doubt if these 'manly man' would like pink clothes.

[–] Githyanki@lemmings.world 3 points 3 months ago

Just shout "Happy Holi" and you can try and claim religious exemption.

[–] bl_r@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I want something that sticks so they don’t want to wear that outfit anymore… any other ideas non-violent ideas to make them feel unwelcome??

I’ve got just the thing for you. Vegan milkshakes. Well, any milkshake will do, because the point of throwing a shake is to get them soaked in a liquid that will smell awful if it bakes in the sun. It might stain clothes, and it will certainly be uncomfortable. You should probably use a chocolate shake with the klansmen, it’ll stain their bedsheets real good.

The best part about it is the physical harm inflicted is minimal, while the social harm, humiliation, is pretty significant. This is important because humiliation is the achilles heel of fascists, since their world view is based on imagery, and this action disrupts it.

The other good thing this does is it can be used to make a potential agitator leave so they can clean up.

This, unfortunately, is assault (or some other illegal activity), so keep that in mind.

it aint assault if ya dont get caught 😏