Rage against the balloon

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.
by Halak Qz April 01, 2025
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