The French did not invent the protest, indeed the Romans had their plebeian walkouts, the English had the Peasants’ Revolt, and the Americans dumped perfectly good tea into Boston Harbor.
But since 1789, France has held the heavyweight title belt and defended it against all comers.
If striking were an Olympic sport, France would have won countless gold medals.
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