Remember in 2015 after the awful attacks in Paris, Brussels’ residents flooded social media with pictures of cats and dogs to drown out any posts about ongoing police activity in the city?
It was called #BrusselsLockdown and it was spontaneous, collective, civic action. #MorePetPicturesPlease
It was called #BrusselsLockdown and it was spontaneous, collective, civic action. #MorePetPicturesPlease
May 8, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Remember in 2015 after the awful attacks in Paris, Brussels’ residents flooded social media with pictures of cats and dogs to drown out any posts about ongoing police activity in the city?
It was called #BrusselsLockdown and it was spontaneous, collective, civic action. #MorePetPicturesPlease
It was called #BrusselsLockdown and it was spontaneous, collective, civic action. #MorePetPicturesPlease
En novembre 2015, après les attentats de Paris, la police continue de chercher les terroristes lors de perquisitions. Pour ne pas éveiller les soupçons, la police belge va demander de ne pas diffuser d’image. La population réagira avec surréalisme
#BrusselsLockDown : 10 ans après, retour sur les lolcats face à la menace terroriste
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
En novembre 2015, après les attentats de Paris, la police continue de chercher les terroristes lors de perquisitions. Pour ne pas éveiller les soupçons, la police belge va demander de ne pas diffuser d’image. La population réagira avec surréalisme
Sounds like you can come out now #BrusselsLockdown
January 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Sounds like you can come out now #BrusselsLockdown
#cuddleUnit5 offers her furry support and peers into your soul #BrusselsLockdown https://t.co/GRlAbgYL5b
November 12, 2024 at 1:55 PM
#cuddleUnit5 offers her furry support and peers into your soul #BrusselsLockdown https://t.co/GRlAbgYL5b
Solidarity over kitty pictures on #BrusselsLockdown was a great use of Twitter Moments https://t.co/2rmr1Ytk4B
November 27, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Solidarity over kitty pictures on #BrusselsLockdown was a great use of Twitter Moments https://t.co/2rmr1Ytk4B
Secret services are still discussing if he hid in a bed, in a wardrobe or in a fridge.#BrusselsLockdown
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January 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Secret services are still discussing if he hid in a bed, in a wardrobe or in a fridge.#BrusselsLockdown
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2ème bonus chat pour @tgadisseux en direct sur la @RTBFinfo "Chat échaudé craint l'eau froide" #BrusselsLockdown
November 20, 2024 at 11:47 AM
2ème bonus chat pour @tgadisseux en direct sur la @RTBFinfo "Chat échaudé craint l'eau froide" #BrusselsLockdown
La UNE de @lesoir est #legendary #BrusselsLockdown
November 20, 2024 at 11:47 AM
La UNE de @lesoir est #legendary #BrusselsLockdown
#BrusselsLockdown Internet is broken !
November 20, 2024 at 11:47 AM
#BrusselsLockdown Internet is broken !
Nothing to see here, move along #BrusselsLockdown https://t.co/FZCDe04ljf
November 8, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Nothing to see here, move along #BrusselsLockdown https://t.co/FZCDe04ljf
November 24, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Les terroristes vont se faire enguirlander ! #BrusselsLockdown
January 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Les terroristes vont se faire enguirlander ! #BrusselsLockdown
#BrusselsLockdown hashtag of the year.
March 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM
#BrusselsLockdown hashtag of the year.
Wij vinden een mensenleven erg veel waard. #BrusselsLockdown
November 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Wij vinden een mensenleven erg veel waard. #BrusselsLockdown
Wij vinden een mensenleven erg veel waard. #BrusselsLockdown
November 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Wij vinden een mensenleven erg veel waard. #BrusselsLockdown
No doubts that tonight the Belgian police came in like a wrecking ball #BrusselsLockdown #Brussel
November 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM
No doubts that tonight the Belgian police came in like a wrecking ball #BrusselsLockdown #Brussel
I'm really disappointed that the federal prosecutor has not even mentioned those cute cats. #BrusselsLockdown #Bruxelles
November 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM
I'm really disappointed that the federal prosecutor has not even mentioned those cute cats. #BrusselsLockdown #Bruxelles
Certo almeno una menzione ai gattini potevano farla #BrusselsLockdown #Bruxelles
November 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Certo almeno una menzione ai gattini potevano farla #BrusselsLockdown #Bruxelles
Keep calme and listen to #BrusselsLockdown
November 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Keep calme and listen to #BrusselsLockdown
November 19, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Toujours aucune news sur téléchat (série franco-belge) ! #Topor #BrusselsLockdown
November 19, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Toujours aucune news sur téléchat (série franco-belge) ! #Topor #BrusselsLockdown
That was a weird weekend. Yesterday's blog: #Bruxelleshashtag/Bruxelleslockdown" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Bruxelleslockdown and #lolcats - <a href="http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm #Bruxelles #BrusselsLockdown
The Brussels Lockdown
That was a weird weekend. Brussels, the world’s 2nd most ...
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November 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM
That was a weird weekend. Yesterday's blog: #Bruxelleshashtag/Bruxelleslockdown" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Bruxelleslockdown and #lolcats - <a href="http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm #Bruxelles #BrusselsLockdown
That was a weird weekend. Yesterday's blog: #Bruxelleshashtag/Bruxelleslockdown" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Bruxelleslockdown and #lolcats - <a href="http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm #Bruxelles #BrusselsLockdown
The Brussels Lockdown
That was a weird weekend. Brussels, the world’s 2nd most ...
bit.ly
November 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM
That was a weird weekend. Yesterday's blog: #Bruxelleshashtag/Bruxelleslockdown" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Bruxelleslockdown and #lolcats - <a href="http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/1LvMfNm #Bruxelles #BrusselsLockdown
#BrusselsLockdown ハッシュタグは、パリの時に「ツイッター見ると警察の動きが筒抜け」という話があったのでベルギー警察が「警察見てもツイートしないで」とツイッターで呼びかけたところ、ベルギー人が代わりに猫コラをツイートすることで協力した、という事だったんだそうです。
December 6, 2024 at 5:15 PM
#BrusselsLockdown ハッシュタグは、パリの時に「ツイッター見ると警察の動きが筒抜け」という話があったのでベルギー警察が「警察見てもツイートしないで」とツイッターで呼びかけたところ、ベルギー人が代わりに猫コラをツイートすることで協力した、という事だったんだそうです。
Belgians Are Supporting The #BrusselsLockdown By Tweeting Cute Cat Pics http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/brussels-lockdown-cat-pictures?utm_term=.jcvQMbKRM 猫コラ写真はそういうことだったのね…。
After Police Asked Them Not To Tweet About The Lockdown, ...
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December 6, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Belgians Are Supporting The #BrusselsLockdown By Tweeting Cute Cat Pics http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/brussels-lockdown-cat-pictures?utm_term=.jcvQMbKRM 猫コラ写真はそういうことだったのね…。