Yippies

Yippies, short for the Youth International Party, was a radical activist group founded in 1967 that combined political protest with theatrical antics to challenge social and governmental norms. They advocated for peace, free expression, and social change, often using humor, satire, and disruptive demonstrations to draw attention to issues like the Vietnam War and civil rights. Their goal was to provoke thought and encourage activism, blending comedy with activism to criticize authority and promote alternative values. The Yippies were part of the broader countercultural movement of the 1960s and aimed to inspire young people to engage politically through unconventional methods.