WHEN CRUSTIES ATTACK

CRUSTY (n.): apparently peaceful, the Crusty is a recent phenomenon who can be recognized by his clothing (hemp) and his grooming (lax).

Concerned with local issues and rarely with the Bigger Political Picture, he can nevertheless be ferocious when aroused. While resembling the original Hippy, the Crusty possesses an extra chromosome, making him far more likely to lob a rock at a copper than the average sandal-wearing Beardie: politically-committed, occasionally intelligent, and softly-spoken, he is prone to violent mood-swings in a group situation, particularly when his leisure pursuits are under threat - cf: The Criminal Justice Bill Riots, and the Battle of Stonehenge.

While the Crusty 'movement' brought 'new men' like Swampy to national attention, scratch through the grime and you'll find an old-fashioned rucker underneath.

Events:
Criminal Justice Bill Protest / The Battle of Hyde Park 1994.
By-pass protests throughout '90s.
Stonehenge Battles 1991.
Anti-Capitalist Riots of '99.

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