5.In Belarus, clapping became a subversive act in 2010 and 2011 when police violently suppressed anti-government protests against (still-standing) authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.
4.In Egypt, holding up four fingers (often in yellow) has become a symbol of support for ousted president Mohammed Morsi and opposition to the military's July 2013 takeover.
3.In Thailand, this three-fingered salute can now get you arrested after the military took over (again) on May 22.
2.These two fingers are the internationally recognized sign for peace — and a perpetual thorn for non-peace lovers in power.
1.In China, dissident artist Ai Weiwei memorably turned the middle finger on the Chinese government and the repression surrounding the 2008 Beijing Olympic games.
