Biotic Baking Brigade facts for kids
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The Biotic Baking Brigade (often called BBB) is a group of activists known for a unique way of protesting: they throw pies at famous people! They have "pied" figures like Bill Gates, mayors of San Francisco Willie Brown and Gavin Newsom, and even the King of Sweden, Carl Gustaf.
This group believes in left-wing ideas. Many members are also involved in protecting the environment, working for social justice, supporting gay rights, and promoting animal rights. They are connected to groups like Earth First! and Food Not Bombs. The BBB stands against big companies and individuals they believe are harming people or the planet.
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What is the Biotic Baking Brigade?
The Biotic Baking Brigade is not a formal organization with a strict membership list. Instead, it's a collection of people who share similar beliefs and use pie-throwing as a form of protest. They aim to draw attention to issues they care about by surprising well-known figures with a pie to the face.
Why do they throw pies?
Throwing a pie is a way to make a statement that is both surprising and often funny. It's meant to be a non-violent way to show disagreement or disapproval. The BBB uses this tactic to highlight their concerns about powerful people or organizations. They want to make people think about the issues they are protesting.
Who have they pied?
Over the years, the Biotic Baking Brigade has targeted many different people. Some of the notable figures include:
- Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft.
- Willie Brown and Gavin Newsom, former mayors of San Francisco.
- Milton Friedman, a famous economist.
- Carl Gustaf, the King of Sweden.
- Jean Chrétien, a former Prime Minister of Canada.
- Ann Coulter, a well-known journalist.
These individuals were chosen because the BBB felt they represented ideas or actions that the group opposed.
What are their beliefs?
The Biotic Baking Brigade supports ideas that are often called "left-wing." This means they believe in:
- Environmental protection: They want to keep the planet healthy and safe.
- Social justice: They believe everyone should be treated fairly, no matter who they are.
- Animal rights: They advocate for the kind treatment of animals.
- Feminism: They support equal rights for women.
They are against what they call "corporate neoliberalism." This is a big term that means they don't like how large companies sometimes have too much power and influence over society and the economy. They believe these powerful groups can harm people and the environment.
What do others say about the BBB?
Some famous people have commented on the Biotic Baking Brigade's actions.
- Activist Jim Hightower once said that the BBB's pies are like the Boston Tea Party of today. He meant that they send a serious message in a lighthearted way to powerful companies.
- Jello Biafra, a musician and activist, wondered if humor, like pie-throwing, is one of the best ways to protest. He suggested that it can be very effective.
Legal Challenges
Members of the Biotic Baking Brigade have sometimes faced legal trouble because of their pie-throwing actions. While the pies are not meant to cause serious harm, throwing something at a person can lead to legal charges.
See also
External links
- Official website (Archive): https://web.archive.org/web/20030605145622/http://www.bioticbakingbrigade.org/
