Funny Headgear at Egypt Protest

Feb 5, 2011 2 comments

Photos of the unrest in Egypt that has been splashing across news tabloids and Internet blogs the last few days are mostly violent and depressing. But sometimes they take a comical turn. Demonstrators in Cairo calling for Hosni Mubarak's removal are resorting to a variety of makeshift headgear to protect themselves from rocks and other objects thrown by regime supporters.

There's a man with a saucepan on his head, another with plastic bottles wrapped around with a piece of cloth, while another looks like pieces of bread kept in place by cellophane tapes. Smart fellow – serves both as a helmet and food. Enjoy the gallery.

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Pictures: Getty Images / AP / EPA / Reuters

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  1. Silvertongue62February 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I guess it's serving their purpose. Here in the United States people take for granted the fact that we dont have to walk around with head protection on.

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    1. AnonymousDecember 6, 2014 at 2:36 AM

      Neither do people in Egypt who aren't rioting.

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