Top Things Overheard At the Occupy Wall Street One-Year Anniversary Rally

Top Things Overheard At the Occupy Wall Street One-Year Anniversary Rally

In order to be here today, I took time off my not-having-a-job.

Didn’t we play hackysack together at a Phish concert?

I really wish everyone here would occupy a shower.

Coincidentally, it’s also the one-year anniversary of me moving into my parents’ basement.

I hope I get arrested. I need a place to sleep tonight.

You like patchouli and drum circles? I like patchouli and drum circles!!

I’m glad we have supporters who really know what it’s like to struggle, like Jay-Z and Sean Lennon.

I’d really like to occupy her 1%, if you know what I mean!

A year goes by so quickly when you’re high all the time!

I’m using my poetry degree as a seat cushion. It’s the most use I’ve ever gotten from it.

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EL ALCALDE ES OCCUPADO by Michael Hughes

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OCCUPY GREENDALE! by Michael Hughes

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CAN’T OCCUPY THIS by Michael Hughes

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TRICK OR LITERALLY by Jimmy Guidish and Michael Hughes

Starring Jimmy Guidish (Joe Biden), Michael Hughes (Beau Biden), Grasie Mercedes (Mother),Derek Reid (Vampire Kid), Damien Fahey (Bert), Brent Pope (Ernie), Jen Cain (Teen Girl), Jim Nieb (Teen Boy) and Phillip Wilburn (Charlie Sheen)

Directed by Tom Repetto