Richard Dildy

Richard Dildy

veteran United States

Richard Dildy was a Vietnam veteran who made headlines in 1979 when he was arrested for protesting against the commercialization of Christmas outside a mall in Toronto. His demonstration involved wearing a sign that read 'Down with Santa!' and he was labeled a 'grinch' in local media, reflecting the tension between holiday traditions and individual expression.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,164
Power
1,319$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,164 $2,700,000 1,319$
Totals 1 67,886,011 33,164 $2,700,000 1,319$
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United Kingdom United Kingdom: A Vietnam veteran by the name of Richard Dildy was arrested in 1979 and charged with causing a disturbance after protesting outside a mall in downtown Toronto. 5

BBC: Santa signs spark grinch accusations and police calls in Canada