I still maintain that they should have glitterbombs Trump's birthday parade. How funny would it be to watch it suddenly turn into a gay pride parade right in front of him?
I am pretty sure this is the reason they don't seem to be firing tasers at people, because they have microdot serial numbers that get spread around when the propellant fires.
Probably has more to do with tasers being single shot weapons. Doesn't really make it useful for crowd control. Will absolutely ruin the fuck out of one person's day though.
People could send those prank glitter bombs to all law enforcement departments. Not me, because that would put me on a list, but someone could. Also remember motor oil mixed with sand will fuck up the windshield of any car you throw it on. I mention that for no reason in particular.
I don't know if we saw the same thing, there was someone who thought it was bear spray on another post and someone else gave a link for how to turn a fire extinguisher into a paint sprayer. It looks more paint to me but I'm not here to argue. Could be both?
You do NOT want to point something shaped like a gun at ICE. Doesn't matter if it's brightly colored to be easily distinguishable from an actual weapon. Those ICE folks are getting scared, and that makes them even more dangerous.
Dye pack dye (like what they put in those magnetic clothing tags or between money bundles to catch thieves) takes weeks to wash out AND it gets totally everywhere AND you can buy it super cheap!
Reminder that if someone WERE to do this, they should make sure they are using biodegradable/eco-friendly glitter! When I've seen this shared previously, they'd include a link such as https://www.bioglitter.com/ to just such a thing.
Also, be careful if you do try this. Throwing powdered anything directly at a cop (even if it's just one of these cosplay cops) is, I suspect, a sure-fire way to escalate a situation.
Yeah some of the eco-friendly glitter I have seen is like $10 for an ounce, barely enough for one use. Meanwhile you can get regular glitter at any craft store in 8 oz bottles for around 9 bucks.
Don't blow your budget on specialty goods when supplying for a war. Reliable, functional, affordable.
It is also classified as assault by legal precedent (see: Legal eagle glitterbomb video). You can be legally prosecuted by doing this if the cop in question is willing to admit he had glitter dumped on him.
All valid points, but I think the folks these suggestions are for have already reached the point where "doing whatever we think can stop or delay ununiformed gestapo from illegally grabbing people—including citizens—off the streets without warrants, identification, or justification and throwing them in unmarked vehicles to take them god-knows-where" outweighs the concerns for "will I be prosecuted for throwing glitter at this guy?"
Oh no argument there. There are things worth doing despite the law, and prosecution doesn't necessarily mean conviction either. Just largely qualifying the fact that even if we were in reasonable times it's not something you want to do willy-nilly
Agree - you need to be VERY careful where and how you throw it, because it is possible for glitter to get lodged in sensitive membranes and cause abrasion, irritation, and infection. If an officer gets a serious injury from glitter, then coming at any officer with glitter to throw will receive retaliation. I am not joking about this. It will be used as a reason for self-defense.
I think throwing things (anything at all, literally, or even acting like you're going to throw things) on them would probably increase the rate of that a lot, and more people will call it justified. It doesn't matter whether it is justified or not, it'll make it worse. I'm NOT saying not to stand up to it or protest, I'm saying to do it in a way that they aren't as likely to kill someone for the "crime" of Walking While Glittery.
No, that won't work... Most ICE agents are fat as fuck and probably use baby oil just to squeeze into all their tactical gear. Plus, it's a great moisturiser, so a lot of randos use it too.
PicassoCT
I wonder- if you report key company personal with non-wasp names, could you use ICE to take out a fortune 500?
chaosbuni
Purple dye is a good move too. It'll stain the skin for weeks.
feltenix
You can buy glitter by the pound. BTW
Rufferstuff
Could be a possum.
LtRooney
Pretty sure it was the Halfway Post, a satirical site, that "reported" this. So it's not true. That we know of. Yet.
SFuhr
What about Skunk Spray?
AmZero85
"This is the skin of a fascist scumbag, Bella"
choicebutts2
I doubt it's really happening in real life, but we can dream, can't we?
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PorcupineMilkshake
You will be able to identify them days later even if they're at the grocery store, movie theatre, etc.
TerryInternetGod
Then you know, someone will make it illegal to sparkle the ICE people, you know it's coming!! More people in jail!!
Metalsmith21
Meh they will beat you and put you in jail anyway without provocation so not really seeing the downside here.
DukePhelan
We need an easy way for mass distribution. I have an suggestion.
Richter12x2
I still maintain that they should have glitterbombs Trump's birthday parade. How funny would it be to watch it suddenly turn into a gay pride parade right in front of him?
knotch2
Glitter can also scratch the crap out of someone's eye. . Wouldn't want that to happen.
fractalsphere
I read somewhere on the internet that wire cutters to the valve stem of their tires helps, too.
giganticroboticpenguin
I am pretty sure this is the reason they don't seem to be firing tasers at people, because they have microdot serial numbers that get spread around when the propellant fires.
JustAnotherPOG
Probably has more to do with tasers being single shot weapons. Doesn't really make it useful for crowd control. Will absolutely ruin the fuck out of one person's day though.
rotodisc
*Or* just a stripper. Don’t judge glitter people on sight alone.
nonickname23
People could send those prank glitter bombs to all law enforcement departments. Not me, because that would put me on a list, but someone could. Also remember motor oil mixed with sand will fuck up the windshield of any car you throw it on. I mention that for no reason in particular.
ParaspriteHugger
Sounds like a job for Mark Rober. https://imgur.com/h5sCTLg.mp4
Rainbowdaesh
Glitter: The herpes of craft supplies
DeadyBearr
Why not dye?
sandstruk
https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlM2hoZm1kYzJjOWtkNW42MHhqZTBmOXc1djUwdTN1b3AxZHhndTQyeSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/xTiTnEHBh7qapyuvwQ/giphy.mp4
LariCheltsy
Be the microplastics you want to see in the world.
SVcross
Intento ser lo más compostable posible
SealandIsARealCountry
They make them outta seaweed sometimes
bourbonandbaddecisions
While this seems like a great idea the Nazis are going to call it assaulting an officer.
Kavrae
Depending on how strict the judge is, based on precedent from old "blow tobacco smoke in your face" cases, it's a form of battery.
wadatahmydamie
Sure. But they will anyway.
zekybomb
Okay. I can drop my hatred of glitter for this.
Or does this just justify my rage on sight?
I am confused
Durtschi
Why not both?
welcometothedystopia
This is a fire extinguisher using paint. I assume glitter could get mixed in
BeKindToOthers
i heard in another comment when this was originally posted that it's bear repellant
welcometothedystopia
I don't know if we saw the same thing, there was someone who thought it was bear spray on another post and someone else gave a link for how to turn a fire extinguisher into a paint sprayer. It looks more paint to me but I'm not here to argue. Could be both?
brownribbon
LOL
OSCgal
I'd go with a good strong dye, TBH. Some dyes take ages to get out of your skin, and since it's a liquid you can use a squirt gun at range.
pilomotor
You do NOT want to point something shaped like a gun at ICE. Doesn't matter if it's brightly colored to be easily distinguishable from an actual weapon. Those ICE folks are getting scared, and that makes them even more dangerous.
OSCgal
Fair. Maybe some kind of squeeze bottle?
TheMilliner
Dye pack dye (like what they put in those magnetic clothing tags or between money bundles to catch thieves) takes weeks to wash out AND it gets totally everywhere AND you can buy it super cheap!
SteveMND
Reminder that if someone WERE to do this, they should make sure they are using biodegradable/eco-friendly glitter! When I've seen this shared previously, they'd include a link such as https://www.bioglitter.com/ to just such a thing.
Also, be careful if you do try this. Throwing powdered anything directly at a cop (even if it's just one of these cosplay cops) is, I suspect, a sure-fire way to escalate a situation.
4etherling
Aim for the face and body cams. Follow up with glitter. The perfect cop cupcake.
maninaboat
I will add to this:
Suboptimal glitter is better than no glitter.
You can't save the rainforest when a fascist dictatorship has its boot on your neck.
Get the good and biodegradable stuff if you can. If not...oh well.
Badprenup
Yeah some of the eco-friendly glitter I have seen is like $10 for an ounce, barely enough for one use. Meanwhile you can get regular glitter at any craft store in 8 oz bottles for around 9 bucks.
Don't blow your budget on specialty goods when supplying for a war. Reliable, functional, affordable.
wadatahmydamie
Also, if you do it in bulk, use a battery-powered leaf blower
WhiteIce2112
Or some payload container in a slingshot
wadatahmydamie
Perhaps the XL glitter (painted boulders) in a trebuchet?
OverthinkingThis
It is also classified as assault by legal precedent (see: Legal eagle glitterbomb video). You can be legally prosecuted by doing this if the cop in question is willing to admit he had glitter dumped on him.
crazyspelling
I'm just imagining a defense counsel cross examining a shiny pseudo-cop, "Isn't it true that you're a HUGE fan of Twilight?!"
SteveMND
All valid points, but I think the folks these suggestions are for have already reached the point where "doing whatever we think can stop or delay ununiformed gestapo from illegally grabbing people—including citizens—off the streets without warrants, identification, or justification and throwing them in unmarked vehicles to take them god-knows-where" outweighs the concerns for "will I be prosecuted for throwing glitter at this guy?"
OverthinkingThis
Oh no argument there. There are things worth doing despite the law, and prosecution doesn't necessarily mean conviction either. Just largely qualifying the fact that even if we were in reasonable times it's not something you want to do willy-nilly
Equinox13
Agree - you need to be VERY careful where and how you throw it, because it is possible for glitter to get lodged in sensitive membranes and cause abrasion, irritation, and infection. If an officer gets a serious injury from glitter, then coming at any officer with glitter to throw will receive retaliation. I am not joking about this. It will be used as a reason for self-defense.
sfrinlan
To be fair, they also just attack people who are just filming or are even just standing there, so...
Equinox13
I think throwing things (anything at all, literally, or even acting like you're going to throw things) on them would probably increase the rate of that a lot, and more people will call it justified. It doesn't matter whether it is justified or not, it'll make it worse. I'm NOT saying not to stand up to it or protest, I'm saying to do it in a way that they aren't as likely to kill someone for the "crime" of Walking While Glittery.
pr0t34n
"he's ICE! get him!" . "guys wait, I'm just a stripper!"
Akurei00
"guys wait, I just went to a stop club!"
elvisdumbledore
Fun Fact: Glitter can and has been used to aid in identification in court cases.
https://archive.gfjc.fiu.edu/trace/2011/presentations/Roux-Glitter.pdf
LaffertyDanie1
As a white guy living in LA will have to remember not to go to the strip club while these raids are going on
Rufferstuff
eppykaze
Prove it
weave
smoldix42069
Yeah, give us a show.
OopsIMeanToFartButAPoopCameOut
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlOXY5bWJsZ3hyano2NDk0N3dramRwZDI0aHc3emI5OXAxMDluczF3eCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/9SIXFu7bIUYHhFc19G/giphy.mp4
BenderRodriguz1010
meme2zombie
"I also smell of baby oil"
TheMilliner
No, that won't work... Most ICE agents are fat as fuck and probably use baby oil just to squeeze into all their tactical gear. Plus, it's a great moisturiser, so a lot of randos use it too.
happyrabbitzz
MioTaalas