Types of Protest
This means to no longer buy from a country or company that does wrong or bad things.
Boycott
Sakana-kun dislikes how the owner of a Sushi restaurant he goes to treats his staff. He decides not to buy from that restaurant anymore.
What type of protest is this?
Boycott.
This means to throw, often violently or angrily.
Yeet.
“I yeeted that box of tea off the boat to protest against the British!”
This means yabeeeee!
Sick!
What was the score between Japan and Spain?
Japan 2-1 Spain
This means to refuse to move from your seat until you see changes made.
(Please be careful with how you say this!)
Sit-in
Enrique is eating at a restaurant with his partner. They are both speaking Spanish. The waiter then says. They should learn to speak English and tells both people to leave. Enrique and his partner refuse to leave their seat and ask for the manager. Others sit in support of Enrique.
How are these people protesting?
They are having a sit-in.
This means that something is bad or lame. If it is not fun, then it is this word.
This also means to hit something angrily.
Whack.
“That guy, Putin, is pretty whack.”
“I whacked that guy on the head!”
This means friends who are close.
There is a US specific word, and a UK specific word
US: Homies
UK: Lads/mates
What goes on Hawaiian pizza?
Ham and Pineapples
This is a type of demonstration where people decide to stop working and march until their demands are met.
Strike.
Bobert was told to leave a store because the manager said that he “Didn’t want blacks in his store”. The workers all are very angry and decide to stop working until the manager is fired.
Why did the workers decide to strike?
They do not agree with the racism of their manager.
This means to go out and march!
Take to the streets!
This means “I cannot believe you did that!”
Bruh.
What other holidays besides Christmas happen in December?
Hijra, Hannukkah, Quanza
This type of protest involves people talking about a message to many people so their idea spreads.
Spread the word.
Naomi is inspired to speak publically about her experiences as a woman after seeing a young girl treated poorly because of her gender. Naomi writes poetry and reads them during speeches she gives. She has inspired many other women and girls.
What is Naomi?
She is an activist.
This is a phrase that some would say to people who are so angry that they go out to march and potentially riot.
Grab your Torches and Pitchforks!
This means “SUGOI!!!”
Yoooo…
Ciara Sensei is from what Country?
Iceland, Ireland, Eirelund, England
Ireland
This is a form of protest where an individual will become a leader and inspire others to join their movement. This person takes an active roll in spreading their message any way possible.
Activist
In 2022, after an almost total lockdown in China for over 3 months, thousands of people have chosen to protest against the lockdown measures and even called for Xi Jinping to leave the government. What have the people of China decided to do against the government Covid measures?
They are standing-up to the covid measures!
This is a phrase from a song by the Band “The Beastie Boys”. It is a popular way to tell people they should protest.
You gotta fight for your right to party!
UK ONLY:
This means to have conversation with friends.
Bants.
I’m going to have some bants with the lads!
What color does Starbucks make their cups during the holiday season? What flavors do they have on the menu besides regular and chocolate?
Red
Gingerbread, Peppermint, Toffee Nut, Caramel Brulee, Chestnut Praline