Riot

A riot (/ˈrət/) is a form of civil disorder commonly characterized by a group lashing out in a violent public disturbance against authority, property or people. Riots typically involve vandalism and the destruction of property, public or private. The property targeted varies depending on the riot and the inclinations of those involved. Targets can include shops, cars, restaurants, state-owned institutions, and religious buildings.

Riots often occur in reaction to a perceived grievance or out of dissent. Historically, riots have occurred due to poor working or living conditions, governmental oppression, taxation or conscription, conflicts between ethnic groups, (race riot) or religions (sectarian violence, pogrom), the outcome of a sporting event (football hooliganism) or frustration with legal channels through which to air grievances.

While individuals may attempt to lead or control a riot, riots typically consist of disorganized groups that are frequently "chaotic and exhibit herd behavior." However, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that riots are not irrational, herd-like behavior, but actually follow inverted social norms.

Riot (disambiguation)

A riot is a form of civil disorder.

Riot may also refer to:

Film and television

  • The Riot, 1913 silent short comedy film directed by Mack Sennett; starring Fatty Arbuckle
  • Riot (1969 film), a 1969 American drama film
  • Riot (1996 film), a 1996 American action film, starring Gary Daniels and Sugar Ray Leonard
  • Riot (1997 film), a 1997 drama television film
  • Riot (TV series), produced by Fox Broadcasting Company
  • Music

  • Riot (band), an American heavy-metal band
  • Ra Ra Riot, an American indie rock band
  • Riot!, a 2007 album by the American rock band Paramore
  • "Riot" (Three Days Grace song), 2006, which is in the soundtrack of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007
  • "Riot" (Bullet for My Valentine song), 2013,which is in the soundtrack of NHL 14
  • "Riot" (Ola Svensson song), 2011 song by Swedish singer Ola
  • "Riot" (Rascal Flatts song)
  • "Riot", a song from the 2012 mixtape Cosmic Angel: The Illuminati Prince/ss by Mykki Blanco
  • "Riot", a song by Christian rapper Tedashii from his album Black Light
  • "Riot!", a song by Cher Lloyd from Sticks + Stones
  • Riot (Telenet Japan)

    The Riot subsidiary of Telenet Japan was best known for employing graphic artist and later director Eiji Kikuchi, and music composer Michiko Naruke.

    It came into existence in 1991 when Telenet Japan was expanding in the country. However, because Telenet was starting to lose sales in 1993, it went through extensive restructuring which resulted in the closing of a few subsidiaries, including the Riot subsidiary. Some staff involved were transferred to another subsidiary, Wolfteam.


    Desperation

    Desperation may refer to:

  • Despair
  • Panic
  • Desperation (novel), a 1996 Stephen King novel set in the fictional town of Desperation, Nevada
  • Stephen King's Desperation (film), a 2006 TV movie based on King's novel
  • Desperation attack, a video game action/move
  • Desperation (album), Christian rock album by the Desperation Band
  • Desperation Records, a record label by Barenaked Ladies
  • Omorashi, a fetishism sometimes referred to in the Western world as "desperation fetishism"
  • See also

  • Desperate (disambiguation)
  • Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Desperation

    by: Riot

    Been on the road for fourteen days,
    Got six more left to go.
    The rain is pounding down on my hood,
    I got a heavy load in tow.
    You been so cruel to your lover boy,
    Had to get up, get away.
    Don't need your lovin', don't want no babies,
    I've had my thrills for the day.
    Desperation roll me,
    I'm rollin' over to you.
    Desperation roll me,
    I'm gettin' closer to you.
    Been on the road for fourteen days,
    And I ain't got a shirt to show.
    The heat is pounding down on my back,
    What a heavy load I tow.
    Desperation roll me,
    I'm rollin' over to you.
    Desperation roll me,
    I'm gettin' closer to you.
    Desperation roll me,
    I'm rollin' over to you.
    Desperation roll me,
    I'm gettin' closer to you.




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