June 16, 2003
Flash Mobs Take Manhattan

Our senior Manhattan correspondent David Danzig reports that New Yorkers are using e-mail to coordinate "inexplicable mobs" — huge crowds that materialize in public places and suddenly dissipate 10 minutes later.

Below I've pasted the e-mail announcement for the next mob, scheduled to take place Tuesday, June 17, 2003.

UPDATE: Be sure not to miss the photos of the event.

Posted by sean at June 16, 2003 01:04 PM | TrackBack (7)
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could whoever is organising tonight's mob - i think you go by the name A Zee - please email me asap?

stefanie.marsh@thetimes.co.uk or call on 0207 782 5821.

also would like to talk to anyone taking part tonight. thanks v much

Posted by: stefanie marsh on August 7, 2003 03:42 AM

You have no right authority title or dominion, you are like sheep who have gone astray and you follow a "shepherd with a twisted crook",as only some one with a twisted mind would concieve of something so intimidating & antisocial, you are (or you should be) responsible citizens, you are being used, dont fool yourself into thinking you are important, you will held accountable for actions if you continue to go "flash mobbing", there is no excuse for your behaviour.You are being manipulated. Dont follow a loser.
YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: paul on August 9, 2003 10:41 AM

Right on! Go "twisted crook!" I don't know what the hell that means but it sure sounds funny.

We promise not to follow any shepherd who doesn't have either (a) a twisted crook, or (b) a crooked twist. Or perhaps (c) a wicked waddle.

Posted by: sean on August 9, 2003 03:56 PM

I am organizing my flock of 300 flashmotors
to gather in their vehicles at the parking lot
of the Lombardi service area stop on the NJ tpke
Tuesday August 12, 2003. When the signal is given
the lead car, a 2002 white Toyota Camry, NY license 254-668 will hit the road on the NJ tpk
and get off at the exit for the GW Bridge. With
the other cars following, the cars will get onto
the upper level of the bridge. At the appropriate
time, all members of the flock will drive their
cars off the bridge like good little flashmobbers.
Any other flashretards that want to join are perfectly welcome.

Stay the fuck out of my state.

Posted by: the SheePhErDeR on August 9, 2003 09:33 PM

Stay out of your state, Sheepherder? But it's such a difficult state to resist...

Damn; that means I'll have to cancel my romantic New Jersey honeymoon. But so be it.

-Sean

Posted by: sean on August 10, 2003 10:40 AM

i think this is great :) i saw the link on AOL..keep it up..with everything going on in the news today, this showa that everything is not meant to be taken so seriously all of the time..it's okay to be a kid again :)

Posted by: so beautiful on August 10, 2003 04:04 PM

Whats next - A flash nudist mob. I would pay to see that.

Posted by: Jim on August 10, 2003 07:36 PM

Hey flashmob interesting. I just wanna play tag with a bunch of folks,lol, like that one nike commercial is this where flashmob came from? If so then all the powers that be that are against flashmob should turn their attention to Nike lol or just let it be besides our president is on vacation why cant we play duck duck goose lol are there any flashmobs in Chicago?

Posted by: aussijoliequevous on August 11, 2003 06:01 AM

has this bizzare occurance ever taken place in denver? if not when it does i want to know, it sounds like fun.

Posted by: SierraBravo on August 11, 2003 01:34 PM

I am curious? Does the individual in the flash mob think as an individual or as a part of the herd? Are you instintively motivated to participate or is there a selfish reason for being part of a social happening? This "new" way of expression has me both intrigued and delighted. I am motivated by music. Have any flash mobs been motivated by a chord or two?

Posted by: Pat on August 12, 2003 09:16 AM

WHy are you guys so AntiFlash Mob. Flash mobbing is a way for Youths to express their creativity, Rid themselves of the inhibitions society forces on them, And have a fun time without the use of drugs. If 300 people want to join hands around the space needle, Jump up and down, and shout the doctor is in it is all right with me. We need these "Flash Mobs" As a way to relieve the pressure put on us by Parents, teachers, Administraters, and peers. If we dont relieve this pressure more and more youths will be committing suicide and "Pulling Columbines". If The price to pay for a more stable and happy society is an occasional 300 people barking at me while i ride the train, I Say Bark Fido. so flash mobs are not a cult, its members aren't sheep ready to jump off a bridge at the shepards command and most of them are just average people looking for a creative outlet. As Long as they dont do anything harmful or illegal (And i dont mean standing on grass where it says "keep off Grass" or other stupid rules like that) I have no problem with it. If any of you have a rebuttal, As long as its not a flaming email or a conservative rant on how i should get *Blank* and Die(Thank you the "Conservative" Mike Savage) Feel free to share your opinion with me. Unrelated topic, Liberal-websters says it means one who is generous and open-minded, it is not a dirty word, I put that in because i sense anti-Liberal sentiments in the forum

Yours,
Delious

Posted by: Delious, The Chaos Prophet on November 2, 2003 06:26 PM

Global FlashMob #2 is sceduled for Sa June, 19 th 2004

FlashMobWiki

http://flashmob.wiki.taoriver.net/

Add your city to the list please.

Posted by: MattisManzel on June 1, 2004 04:10 AM

Could somebody please email me and tell me how to get with a mob?

Posted by: diana on October 24, 2004 07:09 PM
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