God I love New York! Once again its citizens have spawned something wonderful that is quickly spreading across the globe. Its called Improv Everywhere and was founded in 2001 by Charlie Todd. They pull pranks on a huge scale and these pranks have led to the creation of Improv Everywhere Global. I could say more but to truly understand what I'm talking about you just have to see it for yourself.
They have a wide range of pranks and stunts that they have pulled. They do something completely out of the ordinary then as they finish they fade into the crowd. "We never break character, and we never have a reveal moment at the end of the mission."~Charlie Todd To me this is wonderful because it challenges people to think and wonder why. They've invaded a best buy in blue polo's and khaki pants posing as sales associates, they've done a spontaneous musical in a mall, pillow fights in the streets, a cell phone symphony at a library bag check, and one of my favorites no-pants days on the subways!
Ideas are spreading world wide and groups share their work with each other getting videos and photos of each event. What would you do in situations like this, how would you respond to the breaking of conventional social norms. Would you heckle one individual where you would stare in wonder at a large group? The best part about this is that they aren't selling it or putting it together for a television show. People don't get paid, individuals just volunteer. I wonder if there is a Denver group yet? Would you want to put yourself out there? Goodnight and Good Luck.
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This is sweet. I think these people have an awesome and origional way of expressing themselves
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