Flash Mobs

2rkehij30qtza5 · 15-12-2012 12:35AM

keith16 wrote: »

I can't find the clip now but there was one posted somewhere recently in the NCI library (I think). It was basically a load of students dancing to gangnam style in the library. Cringey as fcuk IMO.

There was another one I think on the U-Ban in Berlin where everyone started laughing. Admittedly that was funny if only for the look on the other unsuspecting passengers. You could see the letters WTF on their face.

This was in the NUIG library a couple of weeks ago

franktheplank · 15-12-2012 12:35AM

miamee wrote: »

Charming :pac:

Well as we're sharing?

keith16 · 15-12-2012 12:42AM

Greta Sparse Girl wrote: »

This was in the NUIG library a couple of weeks ago

Were you there Greta Sparse Girl? Did you participate Gangnam style? Are those my feet?

Call Me Jimmy · 15-12-2012 01:02AM

that singing one in the airport just hit home how easily joy can be spread under the right conditions and how much you can tell people yearn for it, they'll be happy at the drop of a hat.

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MsQuinn · 15-12-2012 01:15AM

Original flash mobs without the dancing crap - remember my nephew showing me this before I could even use the interweb. First guy is a legend!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNVuVb9jR7Y

Brain Stroking · 15-12-2012 01:35AM

Gay

kowloon · 15-12-2012 02:18AM

If it's choreographed and practiced it'll only ever be a group of street performers, no matter how large. Do something anyone can get involved in and it can balloon. Of course, many would consider that rioting.

darced · 15-12-2012 02:28AM

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15-12-2012 02:38AM

I love that video. Saw a great one a while back, where someone explained how it was actually quite a good reflection on leadership in general -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ

DebDynamite · 15-12-2012 02:43AM

miamee wrote: »

And this singing one in Heathrow is even better :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3NPNM4xgo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I LOVE this one. Was going to post it myself. I just love the look of joy and "wtf!!" on people's faces on seeing this wonderful, surprise performance happen in front of them. You just know when they got home they were telling everyone about the coolest thing they saw in Heathrow that day. Makes me tear up a little

My favourite bit is the fella in the tracksuit with his arms in the air when they're singing the "top of the world" bit in Return of the Mac

Another cool flash mob was the one from the 2010 Eurovision in Oslo. Though not your traditional flash mob. Dublin even get in on it!

FueledbyCoffee · 15-12-2012 03:32AM

When I heard about them - in theory I thought they were cringey but having seen some, particularly the one that the Black Eyed Peas did at the Oprah launch - Holy God - I can't help crying when I see it

I'm the same if there's carol singing in shopping centres etc. :eek: I think it's the music and the positive energy it's very uplifting and refreshing and done for a bit of a laugh

dr gonzo · 15-12-2012 03:37AM

DebDynamite wrote: »

Another cool flash mob was the one from the 2010 Eurovision in Oslo. Though not your tradition flash mob. Dublin even get in on it!

I remember that, Dublin is surprisingly one of the best I thought.

The T-Mobile ones are fantastic, but they're also a perfect example of why some flash mobs work and some are unbearably cringeworthy. To work they have to be reasonably large scale, inventive, and well rehearsed.

To see one going completely wrong, look no further:

DebDynamite · 15-12-2012 03:42AM

dr gonzo wrote: »

The T-Mobile ones are fantastic, but they're also a perfect example of why some flash mobs work and some are unbearably cringeworthy. To work they have to be reasonably large scale, inventive, and well rehearsed.

To see one going completely wrong, look no further:

Urgh. A sh*te flash mob and Gangnan Style combined. Both done to death at this stage. That was pretty bad!

dr gonzo · 15-12-2012 03:52AM

DebDynamite wrote: »

Urgh. A sh*te flash mob and Gangnan Style combined. Both done to death at this stage. That was pretty bad!

Correction. A ****e flashmob and gangnam style combined with an embarrassingly lame Steve Jobs theme.

15-12-2012 03:58AM

DebDynamite wrote: »

I LOVE this one. Was going to post it myself. I just love the look of joy and "wtf!!" on people's faces on seeing this wonderful, surprise performance happen in front of them. You just know when they got home they were telling everyone about the coolest thing they saw in Heathrow that day. Makes me tear up a little My favourite bit is the fella in the tracksuit with his arms in the air when they're singing the "top of the world" bit in Return of the Mac

Another cool flash mob was the one from the 2010 Eurovision in Oslo. Though not your traditional flash mob. Dublin even get in on it!

Jaysus, security were fairly hefty weren't they? Anyone that tried to get involved at all was quickly put down. Even the performer on the right at 1:58 is getting hassled.

Personally, I don't see the point, but as long as they're not disruptive, I've nothing against them. That said, I thought the whole point was that people could join in?

orestes · 15-12-2012 04:15AM

Thanks to Sky 1 airing IT the clown a few too many times girls in this country appear to be terrified of clowns. Some friends of mine at one point were going to try to take advantage of this by getting a few hundred guys together to dress as clowns to invade a girls secondary school and record the resulting riot for amusement.

You might traumatise a few people, but I honestly reckon it would work.

miamee · 15-12-2012 08:36AM

FueledbyCoffee wrote: »

When I heard about them - in theory I thought they were cringey but having seen some, particularly the one that the Black Eyed Peas did at the Oprah launch - Holy God - I can't help crying when I see it

I'm the same if there's carol singing in shopping centres etc. :eek: I think it's the music and the positive energy it's very uplifting and refreshing and done for a bit of a laugh

Oh my God, you are my TWIN! I cry at that stuff too. It can be quite embarrassing

A friend purposely sends me links to flash mob videos to see if they make my cry or not. Like that, there is always one moment where someone in the crowd will look so surprised and completely happy...gets me every time!

LivelineDipso · 15-12-2012 09:23AM

Its the superficial people who do the flash mobs more than flash mobs themselves.

It's a terribly upper middle class act of subversion. Loike.

fupduck · 15-12-2012 09:41AM

I really like this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE

miamee · 15-12-2012 09:59AM

fupduck wrote: »

I really like this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE

I hadn't seen that before, I love it!

Mikros · 15-12-2012 12:43PM

Here's another I always liked..

fupduck · 15-12-2012 01:13PM

Mikros wrote: »

Here's another I always liked..

Really enjoyed that one , very good!

fupduck · 15-12-2012 01:30PM

this one was done well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAXAs03xsI8

Chucken · 15-12-2012 01:34PM

Mikros wrote: »

Here's another I always liked..

That gave me goosebumps!

Fantastic

The foodcourt one was brilliant too

The Davestator · 15-12-2012 01:40PM

Good one from Sydney doing Riverdance on paddys day

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jxEB48jY3F8

FueledbyCoffee · 15-12-2012 02:26PM

miamee wrote: »

Oh my God, you are my TWIN! I cry at that stuff too. It can be quite embarrassing A friend purposely sends me links to flash mob videos to see if they make my cry or not. Like that, there is always one moment where someone in the crowd will look so surprised and completely happy...gets me every time!

It's brutal alright especially when you are surrounded by loads of people and your face starts doing the ugly crying mouth

I'm glad it's not just me

youreadthat · 15-12-2012 08:11PM

DebDynamite wrote: »

I LOVE this one. Was going to post it myself. I just love the look of joy and "wtf!!" on people's faces on seeing this wonderful, surprise performance happen in front of them. You just know when they got home they were telling everyone about the coolest thing they saw in Heathrow that day. Makes me tear up a little

You've clearly not been on a long long journey. The last thing anyone needs is some attention seekers in their face.

Hazys · 15-12-2012 08:48PM

Flash mobs are only good when somebody ruins them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmLf14o7Hfs

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