Protests That Got Real, Real Creative

We tend to think of protest as an American tradition, dating back to the time when early colonials dressed as football players and threw away tea during the National Anthem. Or something. It's easy to forget that not only are public demonstrations a worldwide phenomenon, but over time protesters have found really, really clever ways to make their voices heard.

Following is a collection of outside-the-box ways people stood on their soapboxes.