I think the first subject was objecting to being photographed, but:
1) I couldn't understand what he was saying beneath the mask.
2) Seriously, dude, dress for attention and people will take your photo.

The second subject, on the other hand, was making the most of the attention.

These were taken during the May Day / International Workers Day protest in NYC. 13 more photos at https://www.flickr.com/gp/jvsperoni/66f76T

[reh321]

Interesting colorful characters - including the photographer in the second one shows this wasn't happening in a vacuum.