In Brisbane, clowns rocked up to city hall "to witness the circus that is question time".And those who increasingly engage in the nonviolent protest form — better known as tactical frivolity — argue it is bringing more people to activism. Tactical frivolity describes those who employ humour and whimsy in their protests.Or as L.M And I think the more you watch, the more you realise how much this impacts you." Of course, whimsy doesn't necessarily stop a protest turning violent. In Portland, an inflatable-costumed protester was later pepper sprayed by an ICE officer, who sprayed directly into the outfit's air vent. However, in some cases, tactical frivolity means protesters are undisturbed for longer because the outcome of instigating violence can often be detrimental for opponents. "It's politically more expensive to club a clown with a truncheon than to just club a protester," Mr Bogad argues."[The protesters are] showing wit