The act of loudly protesting or rebelling against perceived injustice in a way that’s performative, ineffectual, or symbolic at best — like punching a balloon: dramatic, but ultimately harmless and without impact.
He posts angry rants on TikTok every day thinking he’s starting a revolution. Classic rage against the balloon.
It's all rage against the balloon until someone actually organizes and votes.
It's all rage against the balloon until someone actually organizes and votes.
by Halak Qz April 1, 2025
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