The Na’vi Show Up at West Bank Protest

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Palestinian protesters at the West Bank town of Bil’in are dressing up as those oppressed Na’vi from Avatar as part of their weekly demonstrations. Palestinians say this barrier is part of a land grab while Israelis claim it’s necessary for security, but forget all that. Just check out these guys dressed up like the Na’vi! They even have loincloths and the pointy ears! Palestinians have been staging protests over this barrier for over five years, so the costumes and the analogy are a smart way to liven things up. Regardless of your politics, it looks adorable. Well, until the rocks and tear gas start flying.

Blue paint aside, does it seem a little bizarre how calm everyone acts in this video? Both soldiers and protesters alike? They’re just hanging out, tossing canisters back and forth, y’know? Good times. If no one gets shot or blown up, I guess it’s not considered that bad. Though there has been terrible violence at this protest over the years, everyone here seems like they’re going though the motions. Not to sound too insensitive, but this almost feels like the Israeli-Palestinian version of playing catch.

What do you think?

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10 Responses

  1. THEMAN008

    These Palestinians have protest every single week for the last three years. The security officers and the Palestinians are pratically family. They know each other on a first name basis, and yet still they play fight because that is their job. The protesto

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  2. Puck

    Something that’s always bothered me…what does ‘video after the jump’ mean? What jump?

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  3. snuffweedbooze

    After the protesters jump the shark and end up looking totally ridiculous?
    Cosplay. Urrggh.

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