Penrose triangle paradox.
The Anti-Establishment Paradox is a concept where an anti-establishment group or idea can, over time, become associated with or part of the establishment. Essentially, the anti-establishment can become the establishment.
A related concept is one where a counterculture can, in time, become the mainstream culture. The paradox can be seen in politics, religion, art, music, literature, film, clothing, or any other aspect of society.
The phrase "anti-establishment paradox" was coined by Alden Loveshade but the concept was developed by others.
Quotes[]
"It only takes 20 years for a liberal to become a conservative without changing a single idea." -- Robert Anton Wilson
“It only takes 25 years for an anti-establishment gang to become its own establishment.” -- Michael Arthur Quinn
"The paradox of anti-establishment fiction is that in a changing political landscape the anti-establishment novel or film of today is the pro-establishment piece of yesterday or tomorrow." -- Steve Powell
"Voters supporting so-called populist politicians in government do not necessarily share the antiestablishment, anti-elitist position of their respective parties—as they have now become the establishment themselves." -- Peter Kreko