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On the left, a counter-protester bangs a pot and ladle in downtown Ottawa. 'Blue Jacket Man' is seen in the centre yelling at protesters to leave Ottawa. Zexi Li, who is leading a class-action lawsuit against protesters, is seen on the right. (Jorge Barrera/CBC/TikTok)
These Ottawans became internet famous countering convoy protesters
Counter-protesters used lawsuit, pot and ladle, profanities to channel frustrations
Some average Ottawans became internet sensations during the so-called Freedom Convoy protests over the past month as they expressed their frustrations toward protesters in their own, unique ways.
Since arriving at the end of January, truckers and protesters stayed for more than three weeks as protests evolved into an occupation of downtown Ottawa streets. Over the Family Day long weekend, police forces from across Canada helped Ottawa's force clear out remaining trucks and protesters.
Meanwhile, some small and big acts from counter-protesters — like blocking the path of a dump truck on a residential street or banging a pot in the face of protesters — has not gone unnoticed by fellow local residents.
While many have posted online about the group, calling them Ottawa's "Avengers," others have stepped up to recognize Centretown's popular counter-protesters in person.
"We would like to invite Blue Jacket guy, Balcony Man, Pot & Ladle man, 3 grannies and of course Zexi Li to dinner on us any time," North and Navy restaurant tweeted this week.
Co-owner Adam Vettorel wanted to reach out while his Centretown restaurant reopened after disruptions caused by the protest.
"It just put a smile on our face and made us laugh at a time when there wasn't a lot of that going around, and we just wanted to extend our thanks with the only way we know how," said Vettore.
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