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“I locate a great deal of the power of Occupy Wall Street in the name itself, 'Occupy Wall Street,' or '#OccupyWallStreet.' It works because the name contains everything you need to know: the tactic and the target. The name is also modular. You can create your own offshoot in your own city.” quote by Dana Spiotta
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“I locate a great deal of the power of Occupy Wall Street in the name itself, 'Occupy Wall Street,' or '#OccupyWallStreet.' It works because the name contains everything you need to know: the tactic and the target. The name is also modular. You can create your own offshoot in your own city.”

Dana Spiotta

About This Quote

Source Speech: Occupy Wall Street rally, 2011

The movement’s name itself encodes its strategy and focus, making it easy to replicate and adapt locally.

In simple terms: The name tells you the tactic and target, enabling easy spread.

Key Takeaway

Use clear, descriptive naming for causes.

Themes

activism branding movement replicability

Mood

energetic defiant

Type

activist strategic

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • community organizing
  • online campaigns
  • local chapters

Key Concepts

social movements memetics modularity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a name inspire action?
  • What other causes could benefit from modular naming?
A Different Perspective

The name alone may not sustain momentum without concrete actions.

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