A Ribbit Rave is happening down at ICE in pdx where an inflatable “frog brigade” said they would be premiering a new dance. A group of folks interrupted, chanting “why are you dancing” and saying that ICE just murdered someone and CBP shot two people locally. “Why are you choreographing this bullshit while people are being kidnapped,” someone shouted.
Announcement was made right after that there is an autonomous zone led by Indigenous folks in our community happening now at city hall.
@alissaazar @nullagent I get that the juxtaposition feels yucky, but I also feel like the violence is so continual that it is appropriate that people want to continue to dance and find joy and recruit others through that practice. Absurdity and humor are important sources of power in the face of violence and oppression.
@b_cavello joy is a big part of resistance. I understand feeling angry. Everyone protests differently. So long as diversity of tactics are respected to each their own. There is something for everyone and a role for everyone and it’s important to maintain that. stuff like this also allows for so many people to participate who otherwise wouldn’t and a less intimidating way for new people to engage
Really beautiful vigil set up at the ICE facility for Renee Good and a sign with many other names including those who were in ICE custody
Good article that talks about the effectiveness of the costumes as a protest tactic:
https://www.salon.com/2025/10/16/portlands-protest-frogs-are-dead-serious-about-absurdity/
@mastodonmigration the inflatables also seem to really piss off the feds
Yup. Because it shines a spotlight on and ridicules their stupid cosplaying of supersoldiers. It eats at their insecurity and deep down awareness that they are unprofessional hacks.
