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Article created by: Dominyka Proškėnaitė

If we completely rejected government authority and social structures, our world would probably go up in flames. However, rebelling against the rules once in a while doesn’t hurt anyone, as long as the consequences are minimal. In fact, dabbling in some light anarchy can feel empowering and boost self-confidence.

The subreddit ‘First World Anarchists’ is full of examples of people who live for a bit of trollish rule-breaking. From doing the opposite of what signs are telling them to eating pizza on pineapple (not the other way around), scroll down to find some inspiration to keep your rebellious fire burning.

While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with Nick Chater, professor of behavioral science at Warwick Business School and author of The Mind is Flat, who kindly agreed to tell us more about our nature and rules.

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#1

Doing It Right

Man holding cat, drink, and burger standing next to wall with many first-world anarchist rule prohibition signs.

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    Cats Never Follow The Rules. That Sign Is Pointless

    Tabby cat lying on grass next to a no cats sign, illustrating first-world anarchists ignoring rules.

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    #3

    This Cat Rebels Against The Airport System

    Black and white cat sitting on airport baggage conveyor, ignoring rules in a first-world anarchist style.

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    #4

    Yay, Loophole!

    Person riding a unicycle past a sign forbidding bicycles and skateboarding, showcasing first-world anarchists defying rules.

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    #5

    Coyote In San Francisco

    Coyote interacting with a sign, illustrating bold behavior of first-world anarchists ignoring rules.

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    #6

    Anti Doggo

    Chocolate lab holding a no dogs please sign in its mouth, example of first world anarchist ignoring rules.

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    Anarchist Tricycle

    Red tricycle parked under no parking sign, illustrating first-world anarchists ignoring posted rules outdoors.

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    #8

    R/Norway's Got The Spirit

    No smoking sign with rocks stacked on top in an open field, illustrating first-world anarchists ignoring rules.

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    #9

    Too Late

    Sign on a tree in the woods reading Private Sign Do Not Read, showing first-world anarchists ignoring rules humorously.

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    #10

    That's A Lot Of Anarchists

    Children climbing and playing on a pipe in the water, ignoring a sign, showing first-world anarchists defying rules.

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    #11

    Give No Fox

    A fox sitting under a no dogs allowed sign, showcasing first-world anarchists ignoring rules outdoors on a sunny day.

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    #12

    You Don't Tell Me Where To Walk!

    Winding concrete path designed inefficiently with sharp turns in front of a modern building, showcasing first-world anarchists.

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    #13

    Found This Blanket At My Friend's House

    Red blanket with a tag saying property of American Airlines and do not remove from aircraft, showing first-world anarchists rule-breaking.

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    #14

    Where's Your God Now

    Pineapple slice used as a pizza base with melted cheese and pepperoni, showcasing first-world anarchists creativity.

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    #15

    Not Pictured: A Lot Of Husks Behind The Sign

    Sign in grocery store asking customers to husk corn at home, with un-husked corn and debris on the floor showing first-world anarchists.

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    #16

    @ My Local Walgreens 💀

    Colorful tumblers with straws on store shelf spelling the word crime, illustrating first-world anarchists defying rules.

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    #17

    First Thing I Did

    Person pointing at a cart with signs about rules, showing first-world anarchists ignoring instructions.

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    #18

    No Bicycle Parking On This Street

    Bicycles parked on the sidewalk beneath a no bicycle parking sign, showing first-world anarchists ignoring rules.

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    #19

    This Camera Man Will Not Be Stopped

    Woman holding protest signs at a baseball game, showcasing first-world anarchists ignoring rules in a public setting.

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    #20

    [insert Title Here]

    Audience member holding a no photography sign while others break rules at a concert, showcasing first-world anarchists defying rules.

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    #21

    My Grocery Store Gets It

    Red apples stacked in blue boxes labeled peppers, showcasing first-world anarchists ignoring labeling rules for produce.

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    #22

    Where Is Your God Now

    Stone sidewalk with a misaligned manhole cover blending into the patterned tiles, illustrating first-world anarchists.

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    #23

    Don’t Tell Me How To Live My Life

    Package placed on printer despite sign warning, showcasing first-world anarchists ignoring rules in office setting.

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    #24

    Finally Get To Join Your Outlaw Gang!

    Person pointing to a sign on a bicycle that says please don’t touch the bicycle, highlighting first-world anarchist behavior.

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    #25

    On The Wall Is Written "Do Not Park Backwards"

    White car parked facing forward in a spot with a red circle around a no reverse parking sign in a garage, showing first-world anarchists.




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