From a shocking publicity stunt to a Tax Day tea party, these viral protests prove that expressing one's dissent is the new act of togetherness.
Weeks ago, the Facebook community rallied against sneaky terms of service changes and were able to get these changes revoked. Tea party attendees hope that the Tax Day tea parties staged nationwide will similarly inspire a second thought about the tax hikes that are plaguing Americans.
Check out these and other viral protests below.
55 Viral Protests
From the Facebook TOS Backlash to a Tax Day Tea Party:
Marissa Brassfield — Apr 15, 2009 — Social Good
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Naked Protesting
Hot 'Chicks' Battle KFC in Australia
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Risque Public Protests
PETA: Bare Skin, Not Bear Skin
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Agent Provocateur's Guantánamo Bay Protest
'Fair Trial My Arse' Panties
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Protest 2.0
Online Dot Matrix Graffiti Bike
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Artistic Financial Crisis Protests
Burning Money & Body Painting With Ashes
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Airbrush Arguments
Kate Winslet Protests Wrinkle Removal in Magazines
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Political Pride Protests
Sarah Palin Drag Queens Banned at Gay Carnival
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Mass Public Breast Feeding
100 Women in Rome Openly Nursed to Protest
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Anti-Palin Alaskan Protests
Pun-Laden Political Slogans
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Fans Protest Against New 007
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Protesting Horse-Drawn Carriages
Kirsten Johnston for PETA
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Time Lapse Body Painting
Artist Paints Himself In Protest Against Diesel
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Sexist Snowboards
Burton's Playboy Line Sparks Protests Amid Increasing Sales (UPDATE)
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Anti-Whaling Body Art
Greenpeace Tattoos Turn Bodies Into Canvases of Protest
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Nude Nuclear Protests
‘The Environmentals' Stage Clothes-Free Activism Contest
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Eating Dog To Protest The Queen
Vegan Performance Artist Makes a Statement
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Protesting Peeping Toms
Clothed Tourist Sparks “Mini-Riot” at White Cockatoo
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China's Designated Protest Zones
Beijing Prepares for Olympic Anger
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Political Protest Protection
The Miranda Camera
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10 Modern Protest Issues
"Who Controls the World?"
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Stripping Down for Alter-Globalization
European Social Forum Protest
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Guerrilla Anti-Ad Groups
'Les Deboulonneurs' Protesters Graffiti Slogans On French Billboards
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Foreign Policy Gift Shops
Philip Toledano's Political Protest Art
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Fur-Loving Fashion
Designer Couture That Protests PETA
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Franchised Art Galleries?
Louvre Museum to Franchise in Abu Dhabi Amid French Protest
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Political Protests at Sporting Events
Flyers-Rangers Fans Boo Sarah Palin
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Controversial Canine Activism
PETA Dresses as KKK To Protest Westminster Dog Show in NYC
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Offensive Ringtones
'Psycho Teddy' Tune Protested by Mental Health Charity
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Successful iPhone 3G Protests
Rogers Lowers Prices in Canada
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Sweat Protests
Rexona Rebels Against Body Odor
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Activists vs Fashion Industry
PETA Protests Donna Karan
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Extreme Climate Change Protest
Greenpeace Jumps On Airplane
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Surveillance Protest Art
CCTV's Collage of P.M. Gordon Brown
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Political Spoofs as a Protest
Hillary Clinton for Sunsilk
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Extreme Protest
Bolivian Prostitutes Sew Mouths Shut
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Political Wolf Hunt Protests
Defenders of Wildlife Against Sarah Palin
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Pet Lover Protests
Chinese Demonstrate Against Cat Meat Industry
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Desperate Housewives Controversy
Filipinos Protest Racist Comments
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Riot Tourism
Political Activist Travel Breaks Down Geographic Barriers for Protesters
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Fake Currency As Protest
The Zero Dollar Bill
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Eco Protest Through Spoofs
Greenpeace Kleercut Kleenex Parody
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Fashionable Activists
Protest War in Style
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Viral Online Protests
Facebook Reverses its TOS After Viral Backlash, Begs Users to Stay
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Pixacao Protests
Graffiti Artists Deface Street Art Exhibit
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Political Shockvertising (Part II)
Tibetan Monk Protest
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Knitting as Political Protest
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Celebs On YouTube
Jim Carrey Protests For Prisoner Release
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Bossnapping
French Employees Holding Superiors Hostage to Protest Layoffs
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Buddhist Activists Protest China Online
Digital Dharma
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Protesting With Footwear
Tibet Activists Throws Shoe At China Premier In The UK
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Calling In Gay to Work
Protesting Prop 8 Through Charitable Work
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Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Bizarre Influencer-Supported Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts Miller Tea Time with Livvy Dunne
Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns
Cup Noodles x Top Ramen Launch a National Noodle Day Initiative
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Herbal Tea Vaporizers
The Air Tea Kettle Uses Uses Warm Air to Gently Vaporize Botanicals
Experiential Gathering Billboards
Teremana's Share the Table, Share the Mana Unites Adults
Provocative Tequila Campaigns
PATRÓN's ‘Censored Truth’ Sheds Light on Transparency
Humorous Green-Tea Brand Campaigns
Yeo’s Launched 'Gen Tea’ for Young Singaporeans
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Cheeky Passenger Princess Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Marks National Passenger Princess Day
Expressive Hair Campaigns
Wavytalk's Main Character Hair Campaign Makes Everyday Styles Memorable
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Cross-Generational Hard Tea Campaigns
Lipton Hard Iced Tea Launches its 'Don’t Retire the Party'
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Cannabis Holiday Promotions
Trulieve Launches Special Cannabis-Focused Events for April 20th
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Flexible Monthly Car Shares
Turo Offers a Low-Commitment Alternative to Traditional Car Ownership
Feel-Good Kombucha Pop-Ups
Lipton Ice Tea's Komboomcha Box Shared the Joy of Dance & Music
College-Focused Social Platforms
TikTok's Campus Verification Feature Mirrors Early Facebook
Multitasking Volunteer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Volunteers Applies a Rarely Used Employee Benefit
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives
The HEMA Home Toilet Initiative is Unique
Humorous Payment Platform Campaigns
The Great PayPal Checkout Spotlights the Pay Later Services
Cake-Centric Gatherings
Cake Picnic Turns a Shared Love of Cake into a Sweet Social Event
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Short Video Marketing
Viral Pulse Helps Businesses Generate Engaging Short Videos Quickly
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Tax Day Pizza Promotions
Casey's Pizza Refund Deal Rewards Customers for Their Purchase
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
PTO-Themed Vacation Competitions
siggi’s Debuts the PT-YO Challenge to Help Consumers Use Up PTO
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Social Listening Parties
Spotify's Wrapped Party Unites Users for Shared Experiences
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Interactive Embrace Billboards
giffgaff's Huggable Poster Conveys the Feeling of Being Valued
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Dad-Targeted High Tea Events
Boston Pizza's High Tea at BP Shares a Fresh Father's Day Experience
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Tax-Themed Retailer Promotions
This 7-Eleven Tax Day Promotion Offers Instant Winnings
Golf Tee Marketplaces
TeeTimeTrader Lets Golfers Buy, Sell, And Manage Tee Times Nationwide
Canadian-Inspired Tea Towels
pi'lo Has Reintroduced Its Signature Canadian Tea Towel
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Fan Culture Activations
StubHub Launched Its World Cup Cuts a Multi-City Barbershop Campaign
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Video Comment Communities
Reddit Enables Video Replies Within Discussion Threads
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Give-Back QSR Rewards
QDOBA Launched Tax Day Guac Relief for Rewards Members
Tax Day Coupon Promotions
Ziggi’s Coffee is Offering a $2 Bounce Back Coupon on Tax Day
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Tax-Filing Parties
TaxAct's Admin Night Helps People Power Through Their Taxes Together
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Wealth Gap Pop-Ups
Oxfam's Pie Society Served the People’s Pie & Mash and The Upper Crust Special
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Experiential Afternoon Teas
High Sociétéa serves tea aboard a touring double-decker bus
Garment-Mending Events
Fashion Revolution's Mend in Public Day Encourages Repair & Reuse
Fan-Focused Hockey Campaigns
The ESPN Chirpline Lets Fans Vent During the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
Workday Break-Focused Campaigns
KitKat Debuts the 24/7 Teams Meeting Campaign Concept
Fan-Lead Game-Day Experiences
Toronto Tempo x TurboTax Canada Present the 'Mascot Aura Audit'
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Tax Day-Friendly Pizza Promotions
Pizza Hut Ran a Tax Day Promotion to Bring Comfort
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Golfer-Led Yard Sale Initiatives
TruGreen Partners with Jason Day for a Special Yard Sale
Gamified Cat Tax Campaigns
HitPaw Launches the 2026 Pay the Cat Tax Campaign
Exciting Fee Return Promotions
Grubhub Has Launched the Fee Return Promotion
Empowering Fitness Journey Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Launches the 'Reform the Rules' Campaign
Grass-Roots Golf Gatherings
HEAD Golf and Links Social Tour Bring Style to Toronto Invitational
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
70s-Inspired Pilates Festival Celebrations
BODYBAR Pilates Hosted PLANKstock on May 2
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Event-Based Social Networking Applications
The Plus 1 App is Expanding into Florida
Boldly Humorous Holiday Campaigns
MyRegistry.com Debuts 'It's NOT the Thought That Counts'
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Community-Focused Tea Campaigns
McAlister's Deli Debuts CommuniTEA Connections Initiative
Group Video Gifting
Folksee Makes It Easy To Collect And Gift Personalized Video Reels
Bias Disruption Platforms
Newzentropy Optimizes News To Challenge Biases And Expand Perspectives
Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads
A Spotlight on Underpaid Women Shakes Up Belgium’s Employee Day
Corporate Volunteer Initiatives
TELUS Hosted Its 21st Annual Days of Giving
Albertan Free Pizza Campaigns
Pizza 73 Launches the P73 Party to Drive Engagement with Free Pizza
Artful Activism Shows
The Snowflake Exhibition by Donald Moffett Explores Abstraction & Activism
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
Virtual Event Platforms
Evvve Turns Ideas Into Global Events And Communities In One Place
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Dad-Coded High Teas
Boston Pizza's High Tea for Dads Features Wings and Ice-Cold Beer
Social Content Automation Tools
ViralMarketer Builds Your 14-Day Social Media Calendar In Seconds
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Civic Reporting Tools
Only In The UK Lets Citizens Report Issues For Parliamentary Review
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Forum-Style Social Platforms
Meta's Forum as a Reddit-Inspired Discussion App for Facebook Groups
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Government Tracking Platforms
Gov Action List Tracks Government Actions Without Media Noise
Tiered Office Incentive Programs
Superhuman Launches the Ways of Working Program
Terms Analyzer Extensions
Terms Simplified Helps Users Understand Privacy Policies and TOS
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub