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Have you ever seen a flash mob?

Asked at Massachusetts Street on January 31, 2012

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  1. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    Not live, and don't care to.

    I did see a streaker once.

    I yelled "Don't look Ethyl" . . . .

    But it was too late

    She'd done been mooned.

    1. vertigo (Jesse Crittenden) replies

  2. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    Pretty sure it was Rara_ - - -

  3. profound (anonymous) says…

    Nope, but my old 126 instamatic has seen plenty of flash cubes.

  4. snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…

    Not both at the same time.

  5. rockchalker52 (anonymous) says…

    ^^ snort! ^^

  6. rockchalker52 (anonymous) says…

    Came across this bondi beach flash mob vid a while back. Makes me smile every time.

    http://zappinternet.com/video/xihKpuP...

  7. The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

    Isn't this flash mob thing a couple years old by now?

  8. tange (anonymous) says…

    We don't get much paparazzi in Kansas.

  9. rockchalker52 (anonymous) says…

    1. rockchalker52 (anonymous) replies

      lead balloon, wrong vid, never mind, sorry.

      it was funny, tho!

  10. RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…

    I have seen a Murmuration.

    1. nudist (anonymous) replies

      Hope it wasn't a Flock of Seagulls video.

  11. Andini (anonymous) says…

    First. No.

  12. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    Worked for me rockchalker52! But here's the thing, now that you's outed me the witness protection people is gonna have to fix me up with a new ID and location!

  13. autie (anonymous) says…

    I saw one. On the youtube. A bunch a drunken kids in some swill joint doing some nasty dance to some nasty song. Does that ring any bells for anyone out there in cyber land? Go back to sleep Rara, not this one.

  14. autie (anonymous) says…

    uh...speaking of which, did anybody see that woman dancing in a big plastic storage tote full of water tonight? I think it could be a new species...an urban manatee. I just wonder why those people weren't in jail. What they were all doing is illegal, even in Lawrence.

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  16. jimjones (anonymous) says…

    Seen one? I invented it, Nov. 18, 1978.

    1. jimjones (anonymous) replies

      told everyone it was a Kool-aid commercial

  17. LadyJ (anonymous) says…

    Use to see them years ago at Kmart all the time. You would be shopping and they would announce a "blue light special" and everyone would run over there to see the deal.

  18. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    Okay, a few flash-bangs when the mob gets outa control can liven up the party!
    (Remember kids, do not try this at home. We are professionals.)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmO0oG...

    1. OTSSweeper (anonymous) replies

      That would be hilarious if I were about in the 10-12 age range.

  19. Lt_Dan (anonymous) says…

    Hi RoeD. You finally got me to sign up. That might not be so funny if it were you.

  20. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    Thought that might be you Dan! You're right, but that's the way it rolls around here.

    Everybody meet Dan, he's okay.

  21. misterlee (anonymous) says…

    I try to avoid crowds.

  22. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    I knew there was a hater I was forgetting! Hi Sweeper, looking good, sweetheart!
    (You are a "sweetheart", right?)

  23. CWGOKU (anonymous) says…

    Happy February!

    No to flash mob, yes to regular mob.

  24. jimjones (anonymous) says…

    If you could remain one physical age, what age would you be?
    Have you voted for candidate from more than one party?
    More over-rated Jimi Hendrix or Jim Morrison
    When was the last time you saw an ashtray?
    When was the last time you slept in a tent?
    Pajamas?
    What % do you usually tip?
    Have you ever been in a parade?
    Do you respect or fear authority?
    Do you usually drive over the speed limit on a regular basis?
    How fast have you ever driven a vehicle on land?
    Do you appreciate Casual Fridays?
    Would you sell your soul if someone offered to buy it?
    Ever hit a stranger with a snowball?
    What should be on the cover of the next phonebook?
    Paper cut or eyeball scratch?
    How many WPM can you type?
    Ever do anything in public, that’s illegal to do in public?
    Do you believe in cloud seeding?
    Should newborns be required to provide DNA samples?
    Is the weather Al Gore’s fault or is it 2012?
    Have you seen MU’s lame youtube video?
    How many days of supplies do you keep on hand?
    What free PC/MAC utilities do you use and recommend?
    If you could live somewhere else, where would you live?
    Did you sign the petition to stop the street name change?
    What’s the best performance artist/act that you’ve ever seen in Lawrence?
    Do you collect anything?
    What type of coffee do you prefer?
    Do you eat breakfast?
    Piercings, tattoos, or laser treatments?
    Are you glad Seal’s out of the way now?
    Are you tired of the Wiz of OZ /Kansas references?
    What would you like Kansas known for?

  25. somedude20 (anonymous) says…

    No. I see dead people

  26. prospector (anonymous) says…

    Every game day at the Free State Brewery.

  27. rockchalker52 (anonymous) says…

    dammit, jim. I'm still working on the last batch of questions. This bunch ain't bad.

  28. CWGOKU (anonymous) says…

    Dammit Jim, I'm just a doctor

    1. rockchalker52 (anonymous) replies

      I just got that, took me all day.

  29. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    Okay jimjones, I'll play

    If you could remain one physical age, what age would you be? 3
    Have you voted for candidate from more than one party? 3
    More over-rated Jimi Hendrix or Jim Morrison? Who is Morrison
    When was the last time you saw an ashtray? '68
    When was the last time you slept in a tent? 2009
    Pajamas? Not since I was 3
    What % do you usually tip? More than 15, less than 20
    Have you ever been in a parade? 1957
    Do you respect or fear authority? respect
    Do you usually drive over the speed limit on a regular basis? no
    How fast have you ever driven a vehicle on land? 140 mph plus. speedometer limitations
    Do you appreciate Casual Fridays? One suit, worn once. saved it for the coffin
    Would you sell your soul if someone offered to buy it? no value
    Ever hit a stranger with a snowball? no
    What should be on the cover of the next phonebook? anything but Toto
    Paper cut or eyeball scratch? both
    How many WPM can you type? 5 on a good day
    Ever do anything in public, that’s illegal to do in public? yes. statute of limitations passed
    Do you believe in cloud seeding? Anything heavier than dandelion fluff falls through
    Should newborns be required to provide DNA samples? no
    Is the weather Al Gore’s fault or is it 2012? Al Gore's fault couldn't cause a ripple (tsunami) in a wading pool.
    Have you seen MU’s lame youtube video? no
    How many days of supplies do you keep on hand? Days? years . . .
    What free PC/MAC utilities do you use and recommend? Use several, recommend none
    If you could live somewhere else, where would you live? There is no where else
    Did you sign the petition to stop the street name change? For years I lived at an odd numberd address on a even numbered street. A few years ago my address changed to an even number on the next street over. I haven't moved an inch. And I don't live in Lawrence.
    What’s the best performance artist/act that you’ve ever seen in Lawrence? none. in Lawrence
    Do you collect anything? ammo and camo
    What type of coffee do you prefer? Hot, no cream or sugar
    Do you eat breakfast? every day
    Piercings, tattoos, or laser treatments? No but enough scars for 10 people
    Are you glad Seal’s out of the way now? I ♣ baby seals
    Are you tired of the Wiz of OZ /Kansas references? It is what it is
    What would you like Kansas known for? It's ocean front properties. Starting just west of Topeka

    So . . . do I win a prize? Or gain a stalker? or just for fun?

    Doesn't matter, it's all good.

  30. rockchalker52 (anonymous) says…

    oh, you two gonna be in trouble for hijacking all that thread space. It's on you guys if my scroll wheel breaks.

  31. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    My pointy finger got hot just scrollin' up to see what you were talkinbout.

    1. thuja (anonymous) replies

      lol

  32. Antonym (anonymous) says…

    Glad you got your legs back Dan.
    Did they come with that new sign up?
    Miracles are....well, just that, miracles.

  33. BABBOY (anonymous) says…

    Just in that stupid cell phone commerical.

    A flash mob may be on the list of 10 most lame things for people to do with too much time on their hands who should know better.

  34. SOS (anonymous) says…

    RIP Don Cornelius
    A true television pioneer. Love the old shows to this day.

  35. Rara_Avis (anonymous) says…

    "Isn't this flash mob thing a couple years old by now?"- BoB

    Yes. As a matter of fact, 2008 just called. It wants it's flash mob back.
    Soooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhl Train!!!!!

  36. Rara_Avis (anonymous) says…

    Gary Sinise is like, the greatest actor ever. He doesn't have any legs, but you'd never know it from watching CSI NY. I just love CGI.

    /Sam Peckinpah rolls over in his grave.

  37. g_rock (anonymous) says…

    Planking is the new Flash Mob.
    Planking is already old.
    I have predicted the next new craze to be Amoebaing. It looks a lot like being passed out drunk in a pool of something unidentifiable.

  38. rockchalk1977 (anonymous) says…

    Speaking of flash mobs, a group of Occupy Wall Street protesters disrupted a Right to Life rally and threw condoms on Catholic school girls inside the Rhode Island state capitol building.

    http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/...

    Fleabaggers will be Fleabaggers.

  39. jhawkinsf (anonymous) says…

    I saw a flash mob once. It was a bunch of college age dancers. Every single one of them had a smile on their face, as did I and everyone I saw in the crowd.
    Of all the things people their age could be doing, they were making everyone happy. I'm still smiling as I write this.

  40. Rara_Avis (anonymous) says…

    Disgusting. I think I'll go vomit again.

  41. SOS (anonymous) says…

    There was a flash mob in the livewell Monday.
    Tomorrow will be a repeat performance.

  42. Rara_Avis (anonymous) says…

    When I was in college I used to get drunk, knock over mailboxes, and leave flaming brown bags on doorsteps. I still smile when I think about it.

  43. tange (anonymous) says…

    Best flash mob ever... Mr. Anderson.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXKx1s...

  44. RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

    Okay, I can't hardly stand this guy but can you imagine him leading a flash mob?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSVgnB...

  45. beatrice (anonymous) says…

    Apparently, they don't really exist.

  46. grammaddy (anonymous) says…

    Saw the one those older folks did out at Target a while back.The video went viral. I'm surprised none of you remember it.I heard they've been invited to the White House.

  47. Yeoman2 (anonymous) says…

    Saw one on You Tube in the Reading TerminalMarket in Philadelphia. Philadelphin Opera Company mixed in the shoppers and then struck up the Brindisi( Drinking Song "Libiamo ne' lieti calici) from Verdi's "La Traviata".

  48. thuja (anonymous) says…

    No, but I do like to Mash It Up.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlDCht...

  49. HomeSlice (anonymous) says…

    Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

  50. RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…