Press Release: GetBullish Launches "Virtuous Vandalism" Sticky Note Collection for Legal Public Protest
GetBullish Launches "Virtuous Vandalism" Sticky Note Collection for Legal Public Protest
Brooklyn founder creates adhesive activism tools after homophobic fast food pop-up inspired need for repositionable resistance
BROOKLYN, NY (September 4, 2025) – GetBullish has released "Virtuous Vandalism," a collection of protest-themed sticky notes designed to combat offensive public messaging through legal, repositionable counter-messaging that won't result in fines or arrest.
The six-design collection, priced at $7.95 per 50-note pack, includes messages like "Real Americans Fight Fascists," "There Can Never Be a Justification for Genocide," and "Nazi Bullshit Not Welcome Here" – all designed for covering hateful signage, campus posters, and offensive public displays without permanent property damage.
"Ever want to do something about an appalling message in a public space, but can't afford to get arrested today?" asks the product description. "Can a sticky note even be a crime?"
Born from Personal Frustration
The collection originated when GetBullish founder Jennifer Dziura discovered a homophobic fast food restaurant operating a pop-up in her Industry City office building, with promotional posters displayed in every elevator.
"Wanting to express displeasure but not wanting to be fined by her landlord, these stickies were born!" explains the product origin story. "Sadly, they arrived well after the homophobic chicken had departed."
The experience highlighted a common problem: witnessing offensive public messaging while lacking legal, safe methods for expressing dissent. Traditional graffiti or poster removal could result in vandalism charges, while sticky notes offer repositionable protest with minimal legal risk.
Responding to Increasing Public Hate
Since the original concept, Dziura has observed "drastically more offensive signage – even in liberal Brooklyn – and thus our list of topics has increased." The collection includes six messages addressing different forms of hate speech and harmful messaging commonly encountered in public spaces.
Available messages include:
- "Real Americans Fight Fascists Not Become Them"
- "There Can Never Be a Justification for Genocide"
- "Nazi Bullshit Not Welcome Here"
- "Transphobia is Gross"
- "Homophobia is Bad for Everyone"
- "Hate is Not Welcome Here"
Each pack contains 50 repositionable 3"x3" sticky notes printed on 80g paper, sized for covering standard poster elements or adding counter-messaging to offensive displays.
Free Speech with Repositionable Adhesive
The "Virtuous Vandalism" concept offers a middle ground between passive acceptance of hate speech and illegal property destruction. The sticky notes allow users to express dissent while maintaining plausible deniability and avoiding permanent alteration of others' property.
"Add your note of protest to campus posters, bus station ads, book jackets, store signage, terrible posters your awful neighbors nail to trees," the product suggests, targeting common locations where offensive messaging appears.
The approach particularly appeals to people in conservative areas who want to signal that not everyone in their community supports hateful messaging but lack safe outlets for expressing dissent.
Community Response Tool
The collection serves communities where residents feel isolated by offensive public messaging or want to demonstrate local opposition to hate speech. The notes function as both personal expression and community signal, showing that multiple people oppose the targeted messaging.
"Let your neighbors know not EVERYONE in town is a fascist, homophobic, transphobic, genocidal, hateful shell of a person! You, for example, are actually quite nice!" the description emphasizes.
This community aspect makes the sticky notes particularly valuable in areas where progressive residents feel outnumbered or silenced by visible hate messaging.
Affordable Activism for Office Gifts and Beyond
At $7.95 per pack, the Virtuous Vandalism collection falls into GetBullish's popular "cheap gifts" category while serving as practical activism tools. The notes work as office gifts for politically minded colleagues, white elephant gifts for progressive friend groups, and solidarity gifts for activists and community organizers.
The collection appeals to customers seeking ways to take concrete action against hate speech while maintaining personal safety and legal protection.
Legal Disclaimer and Practical Application
While GetBullish cannot guarantee the legality of sticky note application in all jurisdictions, the repositionable adhesive minimizes property damage concerns that typically define vandalism charges. The company encourages users to research local laws and exercise judgment about appropriate application.
The collection includes suggestions for targeting temporary signage, bulletin boards, and removable displays rather than permanent structures or private property where permission hasn't been granted.
About GetBullish
Founded in 2010 by Jennifer Dziura, GetBullish operates from a Brooklyn warehouse specializing in feminist gifts, gifts under $20, office gifts, white elephant gifts, and tools for social justice activism. The company ships daily Monday through Friday with free shipping on US orders over $50.
Dziura has personally designed over 300 items sold in the store, with these original designs also available in over 300 boutiques nationwide. The company remains independently owned and woman-operated.
The complete Virtuous Vandalism collection is available at shop.getbullish.com/collections/virtuous-vandalism-stickies-at-getbullish
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