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The Art of Flash Mobs

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
I just found a flash mob that I can participate in before I leave for London. So of course I have to blog about it! What is a Flash Mob you ask?

It’s exactly what it sounds like. Well not really because there would probably be more nudity involved if it were exactly what it sounded like. In case you don’t know what a flash mob is (and don’t worry, many people don’t) check out the Wikipedia entry on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob

Essentially it’s people getting people (not PR or corporations getting people) to come together and do something in tandem. It can be a freeze, a dance routine, a noise, or anything. I’ve done the freeze before: http://www.mndaily.com/2008/03/07/freeze-northrop-mall-confuses-and-amuses

Its something you have to experience by either participating or witnessing. It shows how much power one individual can have. Without these individuals, flash mobs would not work.

Not sure where you can find out about them, but if you do, go. Both times I have found them, it’s been by being at the right website at the right time (Facebook first then Craigslist). I am excited to hopefully do another one before I leave the states. A nice send off from the United States.


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