The Luffy protest flag first surfaced in Indonesia in August, taking shape as a potent symbol of dissent and youthful resistance. Photo: AFP
With a yellow straw hat and a wicked toothy grin, he bobs among crowds of protesting youngsters from Asia to Africa to Latin America and Europe - a smirking reproach to governments everywhere.
Born in the cult manga series One Piece, the cartoon skull and crossbones has in recent weeks become the flag of anti-establishment demonstrations worldwide.
