"On Saturday, January 10, approximately 10-15 protesters wearing inflated frog costumes performed a not-very-synchronized dance beneath the bright lights of the South Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. Heralded on a flyer as the "Original Frog Dance" the loose choreography-set to "We're the Frogs," an AI-created ballad by local lyricist Delanae Elle Eanaled-lasted just over three minutes. An organizer with the Frog Brigade, Will-also known as "Ribbit Wrangler"-told the Mercury that the costumed dancers had practiced only that day and for "not very long.""
"A portion of the site titled How to Frog: The Inflatable Resistance Handbook contains advice on deescalation and practicality issues associated with wearing a giant inflated costume. ( e.g. "Practice walking, crouching, and sitting beforehand.") On January 19, which was Martin Luther King Day, Urban League of Portland made the group an honorary member due to the frogs' commitment to nonviolent protest."
On Saturday, January 10, about 10–15 protesters wore inflated frog costumes and performed a loosely choreographed, not-very-synchronized three-minute dance beneath the South Portland ICE facility lights. The dance, promoted as the "Original Frog Dance," ran to "We're the Frogs," an AI-created ballad by local lyricist Delanae Elle Eanaled. Organizer Will, known as "Ribbit Wrangler," said the performers had practiced only that day and "not very long." Portland Frog Brigade formed an LLC in December and launched a green website with tips and guidelines. The site's How to Frog: The Inflatable Resistance Handbook offers deescalation and practicality advice, including practicing walking, crouching, and sitting. On January 19, Urban League of Portland made the group an honorary member for commitment to nonviolent protest.
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