时间：2026-02-21 16:16:45 来源：网络整理编辑：百科
Several years ago, Google Earth captured a Madison, Wisconsin, woman giving the a big middle finger
Several years ago, Google Earth captured a Madison, Wisconsin, woman giving the a big middle finger to the state's governor’s mansion. Today, she's become an internet hero.
The lakeside compound where the photos were snapped is home to controversial politician (and failed Republican presidential candidate) Scott Walker. The woman, who Mashablehas identified as Ruth Smith, told us she actually made the gesture in June 2011 -- right as Walker was facing a contentious recall vote. Though, her sentiment is as relevant for angry progressives today as it was then.
There is no mistaking Smith's messageCredit: google earthSmith, a children’s librarian and a mother of two, said she'd made a habit out of giving the finger or yelling something if she passed the mansion while out on a run. That day, however, she spotted a small white car with camera tripod approaching, so she held her gesture higher and longer than she might have otherwise. Sure enough as the car passed she saw the Google logo and felt triumphant.
Her protest was first spotted by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinelin 2014, but it wasn’t until this week that the story really took off after her one-woman demonstration was highlighted by local paper the Badger Herald. Smith, who left Madison for Colorado in 2014, says the reaction has been mostly positive. She’s glad people appreciate the humor in the admittedly crude gesture, but she took pains to say the attention should really be on those “who are out there working every day for social justice.”
Still, her middle finger move seems to be hitting a nerve and has made her into the hometown hero the people need for the Trump era.
Singapore rolls out video2026-02-21 16:15
YouTube just got more serious about its ad blocker crackdown2026-02-21 15:57
Why Zendaya says you gotta see 'Challengers' twice 2026-02-21 15:47
UConn vs. Northwestern basketball livestreams: How to watch live2026-02-21 15:37
One of the most controversial power struggles in media comes to a close2026-02-21 15:34
2024 solar eclipse: Everything you need to know2026-02-21 15:31
UK vs. Oakland basketball livestreams: How to watch live2026-02-21 15:06
Best Uber deal: Save $10 on a $100 Uber or Uber Eats gift card at Best Buy2026-02-21 14:59
Twitter grants everyone access to quality filter for tweet notifications2026-02-21 14:37
Shark FlexStyle deal: Save $85 during the Sephora Savings Event2026-02-21 14:31
This chart shows just how high Simone Biles can jump2026-02-21 16:13
Amazon deals of the day: Sony WF2026-02-21 15:34
Lisan al Gaib memes celebrate the biggest hype man in 'Dune: Part Two'2026-02-21 14:50
Best delivery deal: Amazon Prime members are eligible for a year of free Grubhub+2026-02-21 14:48
Fake news reports from the Newseum are infinitely better than actual news2026-02-21 14:43
Best gaming laptop deal: Get the HP OMEN Transcend 14 for $1,199.992026-02-21 13:48
IRS refund tracker: How to track your refund online2026-02-21 13:45
Best Apple deal: The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are under $140 today only at Target2026-02-21 13:38
Carlos Beltran made a very interesting hair choice2026-02-21 13:38
Amazon sale unlocked phone deal: Save 17% on a Samsung Galaxy A542026-02-21 13:34
