Glitter bombing

For other uses, see Glitterbomb.

Vermin Supreme glitter bombs Randall Terry at Saint Anselm College.

Glitter bombing is an act of protest in which activists throw glitter on people at public events.[1]

Some legal officials argue glitter bombing is assault and battery. It is possible for glitter to enter the eyes or nose and cause damage to the cornea or other soft tissues potentially irritating them or leading to infection,[2] depending on the size of the glitter. Whether a prosecutor would pursue the charges depends on a number of factors.[3][vague]

In recent years, the practice of glitter bombing has evolved to include the act of sending large quantities of glitter in the mail,[4] either as a prank or to deter thieves.[5]

  1. ^ Vinciguerra, Thomas (August 27, 2011). Glittering Rage. Archived March 22, 2017, at the Wayback Machine The New York Times
  2. ^ Kurtz, Judy (February 8, 2012). "Eye doctor warns of dangers of political protest on gay marriage". The Hill. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. ^ van der Pool, Lisa (September 2, 2011). "All that glitters is not gold, in the eyes of legal system". Boston Business Journal. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
  4. ^ Kosoff, Maya. "A Startup Thought It Was A Good Idea To Send Me A Massive, Glittery Cardboard Phallus In The Mail". Business Insider. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mark Rober's "GlitterBomb 5.0" is the final form of his porch pirate deterrent". Tubefilter. December 19, 2022. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.