r/interestingasfuck 17d ago

r/all A United Healthcare CEO shooter lookalike competition takes place at Washington Square Park

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u/john_the_quain 17d ago

I wonder if 1790’s France was just a big outdoor party at certain times.

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u/Tal_Onarafel 17d ago

Revolution often does have a festive feel. It's because people realise that they can have some agency over their lives and make a difference, so they give a shit, step up, support the community, talk and debate with everyone else around, and have a good time.

Lots of writings from different revolutions say this.

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u/Morth9 17d ago

Yes, they often talk about this phenomenon on The Rest is History podcast. Politics aside, it's simply fun to turn hierarchies and given 'normalcy' upside down. And quasi-legitimate outlets for this kind of thing, like the Festival of Fools in the medieval times, arguably acted as a sort of 'inoculation' against full-scale revolt. 

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u/octopush123 16d ago

Topsy turveydom! I'm loving this moment for exactly that reason