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[–] percent@infosec.pub 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I tend to check social media much less than the average person, so this might be a really dumb question, but...

Why is it a brick? Does it symbolize something? Is it tool? Or a weapon? Or just some form of art?

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 23 points 2 days ago (2 children)

LGBT history, I believe - the Stonewall Riots were a pivotal event in LGBT awareness and fighting for their rights. As it was a, well, riot, bricks were used, as is common for people spontaneously deciding to fight the power - a sort of "We didn't come here to brawl, but we'll tear up the streets if you want to make it one" energy.

[–] percent@infosec.pub 3 points 1 day ago

Ah, so it's symbolic and artistic. That's cool, I dig the creativity 🙂

Thanks for the explanation.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's rumour that the riot "officially begun" with a brick being thrown too.

[–] dumples@midwest.social 4 points 1 day ago

And that brick was thrown by a trans woman. That's a definitely fact for sure

[–] skisnow@lemmy.ca 64 points 3 days ago (2 children)

🥱 Brick

☺️ Brick with built-in sling for maximum control and power

Honestly it just needs a slot for the phone and it becomes fashionable, practical and tactical.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 16 points 3 days ago

Or, maximum range.

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 168 points 3 days ago (98 children)

It's multipurpose, it celebrates pride, and it can be used to smack a fascist with if they get in your face about it <3

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[–] MDCCCLV@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Actual bricks are rough and crumble a little bit occasionally, you'd probably want to coat that in some epoxy.

Which will make it easier to clean!

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 24 points 3 days ago

That's no brick; it's a universal multi-tool.

[–] psx_crab@lemmy.zip 29 points 3 days ago (5 children)
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[–] Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 17 points 3 days ago

To paraphrase, shout proudly and carry a brick.

[–] Speiser0@feddit.org 44 points 3 days ago (11 children)

"Do you have stones in your purse?" "No. It is a stone!"

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[–] noxypaws@pawb.social 25 points 3 days ago

looks tasty I know it isn't tasty, but it looks tasty

[–] GrassCat@lemmy.world 31 points 3 days ago (6 children)

I want one and I’m a straight man.

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