I don't think it's sad; some people really do need help understanding this. Protesting an oligarchy is new for most of us. You've just provided helpful information to people who can participate in this, especially those who can ONLY participate in this for one reason or another

America is a whole shit show so we are trying to make the economy suffer big for a day so that the government might suck less

I was certain this was satire. At least we get some humor in this boring ass dystopia sometimes

This is only valid if you have cats, dogs, kids, etc. that will spread your to all over if you do it the right way.

Hey I do that!