Riot Dog refers to a series of stray dogs, most notably Loukanikos and his predecessor Kanellos, who became international symbols of resistance during the Greek anti-austerity protests in the late 2000s and early 2010s. These dogs were consistently photographed at the front lines of demonstrations in Athens, barking at riot police and appearing unfazed by tear gas or flashbangs. Loukanikos, specifically, captured the public's heart, even being named one of TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year' personalities in 2011. In internet culture, the Riot Dog represents unwavering loyalty to a cause, the spirit of rebellion, or simply the chaotic energy of someone who is always in the middle of a mess but seems perfectly fine with it.