A fed-up New Jersey resident found an interesting way to bring attention to out-of-control property taxes at a recent city meeting - breakdancing. His 80s-inspired protest went viral, bringing much-needed attention to an issue that is strangling many property owners.
Check this out. (WATCH)
NEW: New Jersey man starts break-dancing during a town hall meeting in protest against property tax hikes.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 5, 2025
Town council candidate Will Thilly was seen spinning on the floor at one point during the Cranford, New Jersey meeting.
When he was finished, Thilly moonwalked back to his… pic.twitter.com/LnRqCbnnHy
That’s a memorable protest.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) September 5, 2025
He’s not a bad dancer.
— CarsZo (@CarsZo96645) September 5, 2025
This protest is the shot heard around the country. Time to abolish property taxes!
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 5, 2025
More steps need to be taken. A twirl wouldn’t hurt, either.
Posters are breaking down over the breakdancer. They say he’s right.
He’s convinced me.
— Walter Curt (@WCdispatch_) September 5, 2025
We should end all property taxes and the Fed.
Twist my arm, I tell ya!
End Federal income taxes and property taxes.
— Cold Dead Hands (@PATRICKJAMESBCP) September 5, 2025
Shudder the now unnecessary agencies and go to a flat sales tax across the board while ensuring there are zero loopholes in the code.
This move would fill the coffers so much more effectively, and everyone pays their fair share!
A guy moonwalking in a council meeting is funny, but skyrocketing TAX bills in Jersey are robbery.
— Emilia Henderson (@Emilia__writes) September 5, 2025
I’m convinced! We must end property taxes in every state!
— Shaun (@ShaunStromb) September 5, 2025
Cut the taxes and then cut a rug to celebrate.
Commenters were praising the moonwalking man’s creativity.
Now that's what I call getting your point across with style! Love seeing people find creative ways to make their voices heard at local government meetings. Definitely more memorable than the usual public comments.
— Lisa Sicard 👩💻 (@Lisapatb) September 5, 2025
Excellent. More dancing in politics.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) September 5, 2025
— Matt Crossette (@mattcrossette) September 5, 2025
“And for my closing argument…” pic.twitter.com/gweXENP1Ml
— ChuckTrades (@ChuckInTheMoney) September 5, 2025
Will NJ head to the right in 2028? pic.twitter.com/az6zTia1S8
— Shelz912 (@shelz912) September 5, 2025
Thanks for the new GIF 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/uX9sin2lDl
— Its Ya Boy “Za”! 🤙🏽 (@MadScientistZa) September 5, 2025
this is the best argument ive seen in politics
— Spliffymagoo.ron (@spliffymagoo) September 5, 2025
Next, we’ll see concerned voters doing the robot to protest automation and ballet to end mail-in ballots. Who knows what will get voters moving next?