Die-in
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Die-ins are a form of protest where participants simulate being dead (with varying degrees of realism). Possible motivations include:
- prevention of violent conflict, war
- raising awareness of an existing conflict
- expressing disapproval of technology which is perceived as deadly
In the simplest form of a die-in, protesters simply lie down on the ground and pretend to be dead, sometimes covering themselves with signs or banners. Much of the effectiveness depends on the posture of the protesters, for when not properly executed, the protest might look more like a "sleep-in". For added realism, simulated wounds are sometimes painted on the bodies, or (usually "bloody") bandages are used.
Die-ins were a popular form of protest around the world against the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Cindy Sheehan was arrested for a die-in in Washington, DC.
