It seems that whenever we have some great, momentous event, someone creates a not-so-serious web site to commemorate it. Sometimes these have been labeled as "moblogs." For instance, after the elections of 2004, there was the "Sorry Everybody" web site, where hundreds of people posted pictures of themselves apologizing for the re-election of George W. Bush.
Now, after the London bombing attacks, there is a new web site called "We're Not Afraid" where people can post pictures emphasising the fact that they are not afraid of terrorists.
The site was created on the day of the bombings, when a bloke by the name of Alfie Dennen, posted a picture of the London skyline with this caption: "Show the world that we're not afraid of what happened to London today, and that the world is a better place without fear."
The web site became so popular overnight that it was difficult to get on during the first few days after the bombing. People began posting their own pictures or pictures of famous people or characters, all proclaiming that they are not afraid. I like the one of Yoda, proudly proclaiming, "Not afraid am I."
The pictures are serious and frivoulous, as well as defiant. I urge you to swing by the web site and have a look for yourself.
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