How do you know if protests in a country are actual protests or just western backed color revolution protests? (hexbear.net)

submitted 9 months ago by Xx_Aru_xX@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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like a general litmus test or something

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[-] PointAndClique@hexbear.net 25 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

In non-English speaking countries: more signs in English than the local language(s). Memes relating to Western popular culture, extensively shared on western media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)

[-] Cherufe@hexbear.net 18 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Hlaf agree on this because of the english in signs BUT the simpsons are latin american heritage and you will see memes with them

[-] PointAndClique@hexbear.net 15 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Yeah definitely, I guess it's an indicator not a smoking gun. Personally I was thinking the Hunger Games/Milktea Alliance stuff in SE Asia, I'm not familiar with latin American memes.

[-] tripartitegraph@hexbear.net 13 points 9 months ago

I was going to say, the protest signs are a good additional piece of data, along with other things. If they’re in the local language, it’s pretty obvious who the target audience is. If it’s in English… a little suspect (in my book)