Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Gen Z Protests with Memes and Humor
On 20 July, protesters in Delhi faced police actions like lathi charges and tear gas.
Instead of getting discouraged, Gen Z protesters used humor and memes to cope with the situation.
They made reels and memes referencing games like Subway Surfers and movies like Chak De!
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While some initially felt it was wrong to make light of serious events, the protesters saw it as a way to resist and make fun of the police and the system.
It was their way of fighting back and staying happy despite the tough situation.
Protesters faced lathi charges, tear gas, and allegedly pellet guns from the Delhi Police on 20 July.
Gen Z protesters used humor and memes to cope with and resist police actions.
Memes referenced games like Subway Surfers and movies like Chak De! India.
Protesters filmed themselves running from the police and posted reels with chase music.
The humor was seen as a way to resist and make fun of the police and the system.
- Who
- Gen Z protesters and Delhi Police
- What
- Protesters using memes and humor to cope with and resist police actions
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To express dissent and cope with the situation through humor
Protesters' Perspective
Author's Initial Reaction
Memefication of Protests
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters use humor and memes to cope with and resist police actions, turning their pain into punchlines.
Author's Initial Reaction
Initial reaction was one of repulsion and incense, feeling it wrong to make light of serious events.
- Date of Protest
- 20 July
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Police Actions
- Lathi charge, tear gas, and allegedly pellet guns
- Protesters' Response
- Memes, reels, and humor
- Notable Meme References
- Subway Surfers, Chak De! India, Strava
- Protesters' Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, 1 crore compensation to affected families, overhaul of exam system
