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30 First-World Anarchists That Don’t Believe Rules Apply To Them (New Pics)
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If we completely rejected government authority and social structures, our world would probably go up in flames. However, rebelling against the rules once in a while doesn’t hurt anyone, as long as the consequences are minimal. In fact, dabbling in some light anarchy can feel empowering and boost self-confidence.
The subreddit ‘First World Anarchists’ is full of examples of people who live for a bit of trollish rule-breaking. From doing the opposite of what signs are telling them to eating pizza on pineapple (not the other way around), scroll down to find some inspiration to keep your rebellious fire burning.
While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with Nick Chater, professor of behavioral science at Warwick Business School and author of The Mind is Flat, who kindly agreed to tell us more about our nature and rules.
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#1
A Black Man Drinking From A White Only Fountain In 1956
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 6 months ago
Good! Some rules should be broken . Especially disgusting ones like this.
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#2
Doing It Right
Silly-Rabbit 6 months ago
Oddly specific signs. My question is in regards to the cat. Definitely looks like a sign a cat would post, so they could get snuggles...
#3
Cats Never Follow The Rules. That Sign Is Pointless
“We all feel the oppressive presence of rules, both written and unwritten – it’s practically a rule of life. Public spaces, organisations, dinner parties, even relationships and casual conversations are rife with regulations and red tape that seemingly are there to dictate our every move,” writes professor of behavioral science Nick Chater.
“We rail against rules being an affront to our freedom, and argue that they’re “there to be broken.”
#4
This Cat Rebels Against The Airport System
#5
Yay, Loophole!
#6
Coyote In San Francisco
However, as a behavioral scientist, he believes that it’s not really the concept of rules and our restriction of freedom that makes us want to break them. It’s rather that people feel that some rules can’t be explained in a reasonable way.
"We object when we feel obliged to follow rules that we wouldn't have agreed to—e.g., that we think are unjust or simply pointless. And breaking those rules can feel like an expression of individuality," he tells Bored Panda.
#7
Anti Doggo
#9
R/Norway's Got The Spirit
This can be beneficial, especially when "the rules are excessively rigid, unjust or bureaucratic—and perhaps imposed by one group (perhaps the majority) on another," says Chater.
#11
That's A Lot Of Anarchists
Debby Keir 6 months ago
That's because it's a sewage pipe, pumping effluentout into the sea/lake (yes, United Utilities, I'm looking at you)
#12
I Did Not Find Out
On the other hand, we tend to abide by the rules, which we find logical. Just like the rules of English or language as a whole. We might think of liberating ourselves from it, but this new-found freedom would not make us ‘unchained.’ Conversely, it would turn us into incoherent creatures who would be hard to understand. Then we wouldn’t be able to communicate with others, and that’s not something a person commonly desires.
#13
Give No Fox
#15
You Don't Tell Me Where To Walk!
Even though we might feel tempted to protest some rules, they’re hard-wired into our DNA. We simply absorb complex language systems and social norms without really asking too many questions, saying, “It’s the way we do things around here.”
#16
Found This Blanket At My Friend's House
#17
Where's Your God Now
#18
Not Pictured: A Lot Of Husks Behind The Sign
Two_rolling_black_eyes 6 months ago
Its been Olathe sweet corn season for the last month and every place that sells it from the roadside stand to the mega grocery marts has trashcans for the husks. You have to pull down the husk to see if the kernels were fertilized or you're buying a useless cob.
That's why Chater believes that it's not really possible for rules to cease to exist. "Humans spontaneously invent rules all the time, both to get along (rules for sharing, helping, telling the truth) and making life fun (rules for games)."
#19
@ My Local Walgreens 💀
#20
Ha Ha! No One Will Stop Us From Stickering Whatever We Please!
Evan not Hansen 6 months ago
Plot twist: this sign was put up by someone who wanted to collect furry stickers
YakFactory 6 months ago
They were asking for trouble with a sign like that. Temptation at its finest.
UncleJohn3000 6 months ago
In Bali, the restaurants set out a little plate of jelly or honey for the bees and they leave the diners alone. In Idaho, a small chunk of hot dog does the same thing with yellow jackets. I think of it as a peace offering.
Kangaroo 6 months ago (edited)
Furries confuse me simply because - I wonder if they think there are animals out there that identify as humans? Is there a reason only children seem to be into this, and a very small percentage of adults? Maybe because it’s make-believe fantasy games that they’re pretending are real, like when I used to play horsies with my friends as a kid? To each their own I guess, but that would always be in the back of my mind and I’d feel embarrassed. I have a “friend” who insists she’s half wolf and it’s just way too immature and silly for me. She even tries to howl when she hears other dogs barking or awkwardly scratch her head with her foot and it’s soo goofy looking that I can barely keep a straight face. She’s 100% serious and I just can’t, grow up girl we’re in our 30s and this is embarrassing.
Mylo 6 months ago
No, furries don't think they're animals. Most furries you see are adults, since fursuits are super expensive (5k+), plus there are so many adults that most conventions have an 18+ section. Your friend isn't a furry, or probably wouldn't be classed as one, furries don't act like animals typically unless their fursona is more "feral", and ferals are frowned upon in the community. Cool that you'd feel embrassed, this is just people enjoying a hobby and you sound super judgemental. Also leave your friend alone, cringe is a social construct and dead.
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#21
Do Not Touch
Turanga Leela 6 months ago (edited)
That's not rebellious, that's just f*cking stupid and arrogant. Makes my blood boil.
Rules allow us to live (for the most part) in harmony with each other without going into chaos and disorder. “Without some rules – and some tendency for us to stick to them – society would slide rapidly into pandemonium. In fact, our species’ ability to latch onto, and enforce, arbitrary rules is crucial to our success as a species,” concludes Chater.
#22
First Thing I Did
#23
No Bicycle Parking On This Street
Verena 6 months ago
This is why every city in the Netherlands has nice huge trucks equipped with bolt cutters, for cleaning out the streets on regular basis. If not claimed, they are auctioned off 4 times a year, this is why every Dutch person can afford two or more bicycles. Usually you have three: One rickety one in case somebody visits, one barely functional for going shopping/visiting friends/going to the beach/enjoying nightlife/leaving at the train station and a nice one, for sports or weekend trips. 99% there is a (free) bike parking round the corner.
#24
This Camera Man Will Not Be Stopped
#25
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#26
My Grocery Store Gets It
#27
Where Is Your God Now
#29
Finally Get To Join Your Outlaw Gang!
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Turanga Leela 6 months ago (edited)
Not sure what the intention of this list was, but it was neither funny nor clever.
Arlene Harris 6 months ago
every time I see a list like this I wonder why this one isn't on it D-_QgEvWwA...564e79.jpg 
Papa 5 months ago
I was surprised not to see the one with the full sized Chevy truck parked in front of a sign that said "Green vehicles only." The truck was painted green.
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Nikki Gross 6 months ago
Usually those signs are there for a reason, either to prevent or someone did something stupid to warrant the sign in the first place. It's like when you buy a product and the warning label or tag has something weird. That's normally because some idiot did something stupid and either complained or tried to sue the company, since it wasn't on the warning label.
Turanga Leela 6 months ago (edited)
Not sure what the intention of this list was, but it was neither funny nor clever.
Arlene Harris 6 months ago
every time I see a list like this I wonder why this one isn't on it D-_QgEvWwA...564e79.jpg
Papa 5 months ago
I was surprised not to see the one with the full sized Chevy truck parked in front of a sign that said "Green vehicles only." The truck was painted green.
Load More Replies... Nikki Gross 6 months ago
Usually those signs are there for a reason, either to prevent or someone did something stupid to warrant the sign in the first place. It's like when you buy a product and the warning label or tag has something weird. That's normally because some idiot did something stupid and either complained or tried to sue the company, since it wasn't on the warning label.
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