Are black armbands appropriate dress for January 20?

[rurallib]

I am thinking of wearing one in my midwest area.

Whatchya think?

[Angry Dragon]

1. You are free to wear what ever you like

[LanternWaste]

10. Relevant difference between "free to" and "appropriate for."

Relevant difference between "free to" and "appropriate for." It can be confusing. Words. Hard.

[Angry Dragon]

20. either way it is okay

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

18. ... for now. nt

[maveric]

2. Does it have to be an armband?

They've always kinds creeped me out.

[Glassunion]

13. Try not wearing one while playing paintball...

The other team, as well as yours will have no issue shooting you. Armbands are not all bad.

[woodsprite]

3. And flags hung upside down. :(

Here's some appropriate wear:
https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-US-Flag-T-Shirt/dp/B0160232AG

[TheCowsCameHome]

4. Isn't that where a cumberbund usually goes?

[Glassunion]

15. Don't make fun, he's a great actor.

Loved him in the Sherlock series.

[SoCalNative]

5. I plan to wear all black that day

[NightWatcher]

6. It's probably going to be cold, so I'd recommend a shirt, pants, and a jacket too.

I'm not going to advertise that I'm in the Resistance but feel free if you'd like.

We need to assume a Resistance mindset.

[Runningdawg]

11. Agree 100%

[Freelancer]

7. I don't own a black arm band. I took down my flag pole, though.

Flying it right now would seem like giving a nod, or tacit approval. Half mast would get my house vandalized, and letting the pole stand with a rope clanging against it in the wind would just be too sad. So, I pulled it out of the ground. It's aluminum, so it should be fine laying next to the garage until I feel differently.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

19. Keep it off the ground a little bit, ...

... so it's not corroded in four years.

[FarCenter]

8. Red stands out better against the black uniform.

[Bucky]

9. It might come off insensitive to people who are in literal mourning

Events are appropriate. I'm having one at my home with a patriotic theme--everyone needs to bring a poem or song or art or other presentation that tells us the good things about America. I'll be using the event to recruit friends interested in protest activities. This is a great occasion to stir up activist patriotic interest.

[No Vested Interest]

12. May be Jan. 20 will be a good day to go to the movies.

I wonder if Ms. Streep has anything making the rounds now.
An enterprising theatre owner could have a M.Streep marathon & make a lot of people happy.

[zipplewrath]

14. I wouldn't

It's kinda a "sore loser" kinda thing to do. There will be plenty of opportunities to express your opposition to the new administration.

[milestogo]

16. Black dogs, black sheep, and black cats are appropriate too.

[malchickiwick]

17. Anything goes. Unless you attend an inaugural ball: Then it's white robes and pointy hoods required.

Seriously though, the armband might be preaching to the choir. People who get it likely agree with you already, while Trumpeteer rubes probably won't understand the reference.