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Inflatable frog costumes became a symbol in 2025 U.S. protests against immigration enforcement, spreading after a viral pepper spray incident in Portland.
In late 2025, inflatable frog costumes emerged as a widespread symbol in U.S. protests against immigration enforcement, gaining national attention after an ICE agent sprayed pepper spray into a protester’s frog suit in Portland.
The image went viral, inspiring similar costumes at demonstrations in cities like Charlotte and Chicago.
Activists use the playful attire to appear less threatening, evade surveillance, and foster unity, drawing in first-time participants.
The trend reflects a long-standing tradition of using humor and absurdity in protest, from Vietnam War puppets to LGBTQ+ flash mobs, serving as a nonviolent, memorable way to challenge authority and assert free speech.
Los disfraces de ranas inflables se convirtieron en un símbolo en las protestas estadounidenses de 2025 contra la aplicación de la ley de inmigración, que se extendieron después de un incidente viral con gas pimienta en Portland.