Straw Hat Pirates: Unexpected Rebel Flag

Okay, so you know that iconic skull-and-crossbones flag with the straw hat from One Piece? Turns out, it's not just for anime conventions anymore.

This simple, recognizable design from a beloved Japanese manga has gone totally global, popping up everywhere from Paris to Jakarta at Gen Z protests. It’s kinda wild how a fictional pirate crew’s symbol, all about fighting for freedom and against injustice, resonates so deeply with real-world activists. Just goes to show the power of a really good visual, transcending its original world.

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Pretty wild, eh? What other pop culture symbols do you think could become global protest flags?

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