Theatrics and stunts, as you put them, can help to raise awareness for causes. Even if he is not quite harmed by his actions, that does not mean that they were

Theatrics and stunts, as you put them, can help to raise awareness for causes. Even if he is not quite harmed by his actions, that does not mean that they were for nought. I imagine many who read this article or otherwise heard about this story, such as myself, were unaware of the overall issues that are being protested against.