Fleece Revolution

Fleece Revolution
Description of the popular anti-establishment movement in Iceland.

The public protests which brought about the collapse of Iceland’s government were notable both for the climate-appropriate clothing of the demonstrators, and the accompanying clatter of spoons on pots and pans. AsThe Times of London noted:

The revolution has different names – the Household Revolution, theSaucepan Revolution, the Fleece Revolution – choose your brand.


Dictionary of unconsidered lexicographical trifles. 2014.

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