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Mocking Day (February 20; August 20), held twice a year, is the national holiday of satire and sarcasm in [[The Republic of Megatridimensional Order]].  The highlight of both days is the Mocking Day Parade, when satire of the national government is highly encouraged.  The February 20th version is especially notorious, but both days are know for an atmosphere of lawlessness, with the [[Order Guard]] looking the other way on all but the most heinous of crimes.
 
Mocking Day (February 20; August 20), held twice a year, is the national holiday of satire and sarcasm in [[The Republic of Megatridimensional Order]].  The highlight of both days is the Mocking Day Parade, when satire of the national government is highly encouraged.  The February 20th version is especially notorious, but both days are know for an atmosphere of lawlessness, with the [[Order Guard]] looking the other way on all but the most heinous of crimes.
  
Criticism of Mocking Day has been leveled in recent years, claiming it has become an all-inclusive excuse for what are perceived as government tyranny or injustice.
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Criticism of Mocking Day has increased since 2010, with many claiming it has become an all-inclusive excuse for what are perceived as government tyranny or injustice the rest of the year.
 
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Activist Marko Intoro, in a 2010 speech, said: "Whenever we speak out against the government, they say 'but look, we have Mocking Day! We welcome criticism!,' as if that is an excuse for their tyranny."  Intoro died suddenly of unknown causes three days later.
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Revision as of 11:01, 14 May 2015

Mocking Day (February 20; August 20), held twice a year, is the national holiday of satire and sarcasm in The Republic of Megatridimensional Order. The highlight of both days is the Mocking Day Parade, when satire of the national government is highly encouraged. The February 20th version is especially notorious, but both days are know for an atmosphere of lawlessness, with the Order Guard looking the other way on all but the most heinous of crimes.

Criticism of Mocking Day has increased since 2010, with many claiming it has become an all-inclusive excuse for what are perceived as government tyranny or injustice the rest of the year.