Creative art, rebellion and the language of Hong Kong's protests

Signs and artwork are seen as protesters attend a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 16. Photo: AFP

Viral artwork pummelling city leaders, clever word plays and Cantonese cursing that would make a sailor blush - Hong Kongers have displayed a characteristically riotous embrace of satire during their huge anti-government protests.

Anger has punctuated much of the historic rallies roiling Hong Kong in the last two weeks as the public vents huge opposition to an attempted China extradition law and frustrations over years of sliding freedoms.