There’s a trend in rhetoric in leftist spaces that seems to argue in times of great suffering, tragedy, and struggle that there is no space for fun or celebration. Of course, not all spaces, times, events, or protests can be fun, but to banish fun and celebration entirely during times of suffering and struggle is mistaken.

Fun isn’t inherently anti-capitalist, but it can be. However, more importantly, fun and celebration are a necessary component of both movement-building and personal activism.