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Piss on Pity

Piss on Pity

Musician Johnny Crescendo wearing a t-shirt that reads "Piss on Pity."

Date: Jul 25, 1993

Image Description: A photograph of British singer and disability rights activist Johnny Crescendo. He is wearing a bold, statement-making t-shirt that reads “Piss on Pity,” a slogan used by activists in the 1990s to reject charity-based attitudes and demand equal rights instead.

Musician Johnny Crescendo wearing a t-shirt that reads "Piss on Pity."