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Like the band Against Me! ask in their hit I Was A Teenage Anarchist, 'do you remember when you were young and you wanted to set the world on fire?' Well, some actually hold onto that desire as they grow old and even let it manifest sometimes, too.

For example, a seagull may drink from a dog's bowl of water. Or a torrent site user may show off his love for the service in front of the Motion Picture Association of America headquarters. And we should admire them — to quote another more popular song, 'For what is a man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has not.'

Continuing our series on the subreddit First World Anarchists, we at Bored Panda compiled a fiery list of their latest posts to keep your inner rebellious fire burning. To catch up, check out our earlier posts on the sub here, here, and here.

#1

This Guy Gets It

This Guy Gets It

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#2

Check Out The Peanuts On These Guys

Check Out The Peanuts On These Guys

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At this time, u/rvauofrsol is the only moderator of the subreddit. "I didn't create it," they told Bored Panda. "I was just around when it was created."

I know, not often do you see a subreddit this big with just one person running the show. Or a completely empty 'Rules' section. But as u/rvauofrsol says, consider its name!

"Some of the most popular ways first world anarchists rebel are touching things, taking photos, and crossing lines," they explained. According to the moderator, the community of the subreddit is "chaotic yet cyclical."

#3

Too Cool For School

Too Cool For School

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#4

Do Not Flip

Do Not Flip

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Michael Friedman, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, life coach, and the co-founder of Hardcore Humanism, and he thinks that in order to understand the meaning of and need for peaceful anarchism, we need to look at humanity — being humane to humans, animals, and the planet.

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To make his point, Friedman suggests looking at a conversation he had with Mark Greenway, the frontman of Napalm Death. "Human lives and other sentient lives as well, are more important than politics because ... if you can't ensure the welfare of those things, then politics is meaningless," Greenway told him.

#5

God Save The Queen

God Save The Queen

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#6

“Don’t Tell Me What To Do”

“Don’t Tell Me What To Do”

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The musician went on to describe a "crisis of humanity" resulting from a large percentage of the world's population being stuck in certain cultural standpoints and drawing red lines that they won't cross. "And that's problematic because then you prioritize the cultural aspects of the human being."

According to Greenway, peaceful anarchism is freedom. "The whole point of anarchy is not to be governed and you are your own god basically... There are a lot of people who advocate for revolutionary anarchism with forceful means. For me, the very troublesome part of that is then you're encouraging conflict again," he said. "Surely, for me, one of the things that underpin anarchism is to achieve a world where everybody can live with dignity and equality and such — like to where we understand that we don't need to take up arms against each other anymore. That should be completely a thing of the past."

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#7

Firefighters > Cops

Firefighters > Cops

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#8

Nathan Filliom Gets It....

Nathan Filliom Gets It....

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Speaking to Friedman, Greenway advocated for more direct representation in local government. "It could be argued that, well, governments are all more or less the same thing. You know, they're based upon the protection of capital, and therefore, if you sort of get rid of the whole governmental system like when the Roman Empire collapsed ... you have a widespread representation on councils," Greenway thought out loud. "How many people on this earth don't have representation by their governments ... in terms of how things affect them, what they get from it? ... I'm hoping that it would show people that they have more value, that they have more worth and, in turn, that would then encourage people to be more cooperative within a community system."

What would emerge, Greenway said, is a natural connection to human beings rather than symbols or governmental parties. "I want to be able to take every human being, as a human being ... I don't want to judge people by any other standard. The whole sort of proud to be British thing, you know, the whole you've got to stand up for the flag and national anthem. No, I don't, why should I? I don't, for one thing, believe in them and the monarchic system ... so why should I stand up for something that I don't think is particularly great for the human beings that live in this country?"

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#9

Things I Hate

Things I Hate

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#10

He Jus Wanna Drink

He Jus Wanna Drink

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However, Greenway acknowledged that this type of political shift probably won't happen any time soon, if ever. But that does not stop him from following these principles in his everyday life. "I want to be free and able to breathe and not strangled by this stuff ... So when I walk out of where I live and want to take my bike out ... I go down to the beach and I ride around, you know, sometimes I think about this stuff," Greenway explained. "And I think to myself, you know what, I'm here right now, or even when I go back home, I'm here and I'm free ... Within myself, I am free because I'm not restricted by any kind of dictatorial kind of methodology ... And that's really liberating."

When you think about it, the subreddit First World Anarchists is exactly that — a celebration of freedom. And it's awesome.

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#11

This Kid Has A Future

This Kid Has A Future

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#12

This Kid Gets It

This Kid Gets It

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#13

This Picture Gets It

This Picture Gets It

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#14

A Fair Response

A Fair Response

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#15

Absolute Mad Lads Troll The Dmv

Absolute Mad Lads Troll The Dmv

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#16

True Rebel

True Rebel

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#17

Not Me But Now I’m Inspired

Not Me But Now I’m Inspired

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#18

This Will Never End

This Will Never End

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#19

If You Didn't Already Know, Baristas Are Above The Law

If You Didn't Already Know, Baristas Are Above The Law

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#20

The Guy Who Wore A Pepsi Shirt To The World Of Coca-Cola Museum

The Guy Who Wore A Pepsi Shirt To The World Of Coca-Cola Museum

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#21

Bills Bills Bills...

Bills Bills Bills...

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#22

One Of Us

One Of Us

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#23

Too Late

Too Late

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Dave Nalesnik
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But how do the illiterate people know that they aren’t supposed to read it?!?🤔

Clockwork Deamon
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I merely read a pice of text existing as part of a photo that is on the screen of my phone. I have never seen nor read this sign in my life.

Cooper Terry
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To ms.m. How did you know not to read it if you didnt read it 🤔 (now I’m in the list of anarchists HAHAHAHAHA

J Wentz
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The BC Comic strip had a sign like this, it said "Do Not Read This Sign." One of the cavemen said to the other one, "Must be getting a tax subsidy." Always thought it was cute.

Jace
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I assume that’s graffiti over a private property sign... clever.

iblowsheep
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am going to press charges against that sign for informing me against my will.

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#24

Show 'Em Who's Boss

Show 'Em Who's Boss

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#25

Upstanding Citizens

Upstanding Citizens

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#26

This Lad

This Lad

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#27

Whatever, I Do What I Want!

Whatever, I Do What I Want!

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#28

F You, I'm Bringing My Sausages On This Bus

F You, I'm Bringing My Sausages On This Bus

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#29

Bbc News Gets It

Bbc News Gets It

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#30

Facial Recognition

Facial Recognition

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#31

Oooohhh, This Lady Is Gonna Be Pissed!

Oooohhh, This Lady Is Gonna Be Pissed!

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#32

This Vending Machine Has Graduated To A New Level Of Anarchy

This Vending Machine Has Graduated To A New Level Of Anarchy

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#33

A House Of God

A House Of God

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#34

Whoever Puts These Questions Together Gave Up Before The End

Whoever Puts These Questions Together Gave Up Before The End

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#35

Sandwich For Later

Sandwich For Later

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#36

Browsing Dogs For Adoption. I Think We've Found The One

Browsing Dogs For Adoption. I Think We've Found The One

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#37

Surprise MF

Surprise MF

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#38

Some People Just Want To Watch The World Burn

Some People Just Want To Watch The World Burn

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#39

This Bear Gets It

This Bear Gets It

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#40

Bbc News At It Again

Bbc News At It Again

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#41

Try And Stop Me

Try And Stop Me

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#42

GF And Her Friend Spent The Day In Sf

GF And Her Friend Spent The Day In Sf

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#43

The Audacity Of This Guy

The Audacity Of This Guy

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#44

Absolutely No Regard For The Law.

Absolutely No Regard For The Law.

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#45

This Engraver Gets It

This Engraver Gets It

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#46

Dance Like No One Is Watching

Dance Like No One Is Watching

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#47

You're Welcome

You're Welcome

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#48

Someone In My Dorm Gets It

Someone In My Dorm Gets It

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#49

No U

No U

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#50

Does This Count?

Does This Count?

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#51

Artist Unknown...

Artist Unknown...

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#52

This Guy Took A Picture At The Mpaa Headquarters Wearing A Pirate Bay T-Shirt

This Guy Took A Picture At The Mpaa Headquarters Wearing A Pirate Bay T-Shirt

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#53

Friend Sent This To Me, Not Sure If It's Been Posted Or Not.

Friend Sent This To Me, Not Sure If It's Been Posted Or Not.

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#54

Fibonacci Gets It

Fibonacci Gets It

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#55

I Faced All 200 Chairs In My Lecture Hall Towards The Back

I Faced All 200 Chairs In My Lecture Hall Towards The Back

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#56

Sole From Fb

Sole From Fb

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#57

I Am Out Of Control

I Am Out Of Control

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#58

This Movie Gets It

This Movie Gets It

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#59

Only The Strong Survive

Only The Strong Survive

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#60

I'm Putting This Sign On The Internet.

I'm Putting This Sign On The Internet.

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#61

I Went And Had It Delivered Anyway.

I Went And Had It Delivered Anyway.

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#62

This Student Gets It

This Student Gets It

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#63

Me Irl

Me Irl

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#64

For Motion Picture Use Only

For Motion Picture Use Only

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#65

Jb&p

Jb&p

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#66

F The Police

F The Police

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