The Manny Will Not Be Televised Socks
Description: The Manny Will Not Be Televised is a catchphrase associated with the use of Manny from Diary of A Wimpy Kid as a symbol used both online and in physical spaces in support of the George Floyd protests. The name is a play on the Gil Scott-Heron song and poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.
Description: With the rise of social media, smartphones, and independent journalism, people can document and share revolutionary moments in real time. Many social movements have been propelled by viral videos, live streams, and citizens journalism. Rather than being filtered through traditional media, these events are broadcast directly to the world by participants themselves. In this sense, the revolution is now televised—but through decentralized, grassroots channels rather than corporate networks.
Description: The revolution will not be televised... t will be live streamed and crowdsourced and algorithmically amplified in real-time. Modern take on Gil Scott Heron's iconic 1971 spoken-word piece to reflect the shift in how activism, protests, and societal movements are documented, amplified, and consumed. Plus the fascism is unbound.
