Students at the University of Southern California protesting stranger danger on campus in the form of a David Horowitz talk provided a refreshing alternative to those who insist on trying to shout down those with different opinions: they duct-taped their mouths shut and formed a human chain at the side of the room in the “lamest protest ever.”

Young America’s Foundation program officer Amy Lutz documented the absurdity.

They're going with "free speech not hate speech." How original. — Amy Lutz (@amylutz4) March 24, 2016

At least it's a silent protest right now. pic.twitter.com/ZaUa7vbCE8 — Amy Lutz (@amylutz4) March 24, 2016

Horowitz just called the protesters "snowflakes." — Amy Lutz (@amylutz4) March 24, 2016

We’ll bet that ticked them off, but not enough for any to brave the agony of ripping the sticky tape from their tender lips to defend themselves with words.

I really don't get the tape over the mouth thing. They come to protest someone else's free speech by silencing their own. — Amy Lutz (@amylutz4) March 24, 2016

God bless ’em.

Protesters literally just walked out. Lamest. Protest. Ever. — Amy Lutz (@amylutz4) March 24, 2016

Attention university administrators: We strongly advise you budget for at least double the usual supply of hemorrhoid cream in your schools’ designated safe spaces, because the butthurt among the SJW set this month will be profound.

24 YAF lectures in 24 days. Is your campus getting a dose of conservatism? #YAFonCampus pic.twitter.com/7SIoLG99id — YAF (@yaf) March 24, 2016

But seriously, folks. If you or your college student learns just one lesson this month, this is it: