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[jdniemand]

Cammy: Although it's not too different from the strangely constructed Buffy Speak syntax that /I/ like to use.

Sleepy: buffy speak?

Cammy: It's a trope.

Me: Yeah it's when you do the thingy where you speak like Buffy and stuff.

Sleepy: does it have to do with that movie about vampire cheerleaders?

Me: ...of all the

Me: you reference the /movie/

Me: the /incredibly obscure movie/

Me: and not the /hit show that ran for seven seasons/

[occupythecivilians]

Hadi Tabbal performs noted Occupy activist Amin, who tells his story and talks about the future of the movement, and how Occupy relates to past moments of global activism.

"We're doing it because people are leaving their banking jobs and getting a farm, that's a huge shift."

This performance was part of a Civilians Occupy Your Mind event that took place at Judson Memorial Church in New York City on April 26, 2012.

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[occupythecivilians]

Associate Artists Daoud Heidami and Caitlin Miller perform Sean and Laura of the People's Library, interviewed after the raid on Zuccotti Park. 

This performance was part of The Civlilians' Let Me Ascertain You: Occupy Wall Street, part II at Joe's Pub on January 13, 2012. 

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[occupythecivilians]

Associate Artist Caitlin Miller performs an actress who has become very involved with movement, participating in Occupy Homes and Occupy Lincoln Center. 

Check out the unedited transcript for stories about undercover cops, her work in the kitchen, and more depth on Occupy Homes. 

Let Me Ascertain You: Occupy Wall Street, part II at Joe’s Pub in New York City on January 13, 2012.

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[occupythecivilians]

Actor Quinlan Corbett performs Wezel, a 70 year old farmer in town from North Carolina who he met in Zuccotti Park. Wezel describes himself as the mayor of Wezeltown and talks about social security, his daughter's vegan restaurant and The Last of the Mohicans. 

This performance was part of The Civilians’ Let Me Ascertain You: Occupy Wall Street, part II at Joe’s Pub in New York City on January 13, 2012.

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There are a lot of Occupy May Day events going on today, click here to find something in your area and go out and do some interviews and get involved with Occupy Your Mind!

[occupythecivilians]

Michael Friedman performs his song "Consensus is Fucking Hard" based on an interview with Interoccupy activist Andrea. The song highlights one part of her interview, but read the transcript below to hear about her experiences travelling, how she got involved in Occupy, and her thoughts on hippies eating raw garlic. 

This performance took place at The Civilians’ Let Me Ascertain You: Occupy Wall Street, Part II at Joe’s Pub in New York City on January 13, 2012.

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[occupythecivilians]

Civilians Associate Artist Daniel Jenkins performs Richard from New York at the November 17 rally. Richard talks about his conspiracy theories and interacts with a local politician.

This performance was part of The Civilians' Let Me Ascertain You: Occupy Wall Street, Part II at Joe's Pub in New York City on January 13, 2012.

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[occupythecivilians]

Garrett Neergard and Dan Domingues perform Dan and Nelson, a businessman and a Fed Ex worker who met at Zuccotti Park and protest together.

This performance was part of The Civilians' Let Me Ascertain You: Occupy Wall Street, part II at Joe's Pub in New York City on January 13, 2012.

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