A moment where an individual sees through the blasphemy of a given or spoken rule in a situation, and in a fashion resembling the
philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, speaks against the rules or laws set on the situation often in the name of justice.
A potential form of
anarchy for a just cause. The
basic use of a Thoreau moment allows the individual to stand up for their rights when they deserve it most. Despite the parallel structure in diction, this is not to be confused with a nigga moment.
Security guard(across the hall):
HEY! YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED IN THE HALLWAYS!
Person(getting
something from his locker): But...I have a pass! And I need something from my locker!
Security guard: IF YOU DON'
T GO BACK TO CLASS NOW, I'
M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE!
Person: But...I'm not a delinquent! And I didn'
t do anything wrong!
Security guard: I'M SENDING YOU TO THE OFFICE! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS RIGHT NOW!
Person: Fine then, I'll talk to the principal about this, because this isn'
t right! An unjust law is no law at all!
~generic Thoreau moment